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Four Gateway elders removed over pastor's sexual abuse scandal
The removals are latest fallout at one of the country's largest evangelical Christian churches from allegations made in June against Gateway's founding pastor, Robert Morris.

Day of prayer highlights persecution of Christians
This year's International Day of Prayer (IDOP) for the persecuted church comes as worldwide tensions have turned up pressure on Christians, challenging the global Body of Christ to keep pace in aid and supplication.

Church reels after murdered missionary's wife arrested in connection with his death
"I'm so sorry and simply do not have words to express my disbelief and sorrow about this news."

America's Christians praying as nation heads to poll in elections
Christians in the US are praying God's will be done as Americans prepare to cast their votes in an election that has been nail-bitingly close to the end.

Seven tips to overcome the political divide and befriend your opponents
In recent years, surveys show that we are becoming much more divided over politics, with real animosity felt towards the other 'side' that can lead to family breakdown and intolerance.

'I was only 7 when Idi Amin arrested my father': the Christian man using education to make disciples in Uganda
My vision is to see every pastor in Uganda trained to handle God's Word with care and conviction.

Democrat or MAGA, left or right, liberal or conservative: is it possible to overcome our hostile political divides?
What does 'loving our enemies' look like in our bitterly divided society? Although they don't always make the headlines, many people are working hard to overcome hatred for people who vote differently.

Honouring the songs of my childhood
Christian Today speaks to gospel artist Michelle John to hear about what gospel music means to her, her experience in the music industry, and how she is trusting God with her journey.

Justin Welby called to repent over gay sex position
Gafcon leaders have called on the Archbishop of Canterbury to repent over his change of position on gay sex.

Silent prayer outside abortion clinics is 'not necessarily' a crime
People who pray silently outside abortion clinics may not necessarily be committing a crime, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.

What do the words of John Winthrop in 1630 have to do with the US elections in 2024?
Whatever the result in November, the words of 1630 continue to echo in the US of 2024.

Introduction of abortion clinic buffer zones 'tragic day for women'
The introduction of abortion clinic buffer zones across England and Wales has been branded a "tragic day for women".

Salvation Army calls for more support to tackle high number of alcohol-related deaths in Scotland
The Salvation Army has called for specialist support for alcoholics in Scotland after figures showed 1,277 people died from alcohol related deaths last year, 2023.

American missionary killed in Angola
Beau Shroyer, a pastor and former police officer from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, who began working with his wife Jackie, and five children as missionaries in Lubango, Angola, for SIM USA, was "killed while serving Jesus" last Friday, months after his family raised concern at a local church about ongoing security issues they had at the mission. He was 44.

Magical encounters in Jerusalem
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on some of Judaism's sacred traditions amidst current trials.

Local pantries feeding body and soul
"Pantries are all about dignity, choice and hope. They are a perfect fit for churches who want to cement their role in their community, and who want to help make change happen."