Opinion

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  As coronavirus makes youth work more challenging, churches must adapt

  For some churches, this has been a disheartening time. After working so hard to introduce youth activities that bring joy, care and often vital support, social distancing has put paid to most, if not all, of their outreach to young people. But what we've seen as a result of coronavirus is that the Church can adapt when it needs to.

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  Why William Wilberforce is a hero of the faith

  Although William Wilberforce is remembered mainly for leading the battle against slavery, he did an enormous amount of good in many other areas.

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  Mental illness is 'likely to be accentuated' by Covid-19, says Christian psychiatrist

  David Enoch, a Christian and psychiatrist for 60 years, said the present situation was "without precedent".

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  Is it really crazy to ignore 'the science' on coronavirus?

  Respected theologian Tom Wright argues it is, but in truth there is not one "expert opinion" from the scientific community on the coronavirus, from which it is "crazy" to depart.

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  What is healthy Christian diversity?

  There is some legitimate diversity set out in Scripture when it comes to things we believe. But there's never any indication in the New Testament that there is a legitimate diversity to be had in some other matters – including matters of sexuality and gender.

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  The power of godly affirmations

  Thea Muir was gripped with debilitating eating disorders until she discovered the power of saying godly affirmations over herself. Sceptical at first, she says God used them to rebuild her faith and her sense of who she was from the ground up.

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  Christians everywhere should be concerned about Hagia Sofia's conversion to a mosque

  Christians everywhere should be concerned about Hagia Sofia's conversion to a mosque.

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  A call to Churches: We all have a part to play in ensuring no child goes hungry this summer

  We are grateful for the provisions the Government has put in place to provide food for those who rely on Free School Meals. However, the support many vulnerable families need is about so much more than this.

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  'If it's us now, it will be the pastors next' - Mike Davidson on why gay conversion therapy should not be banned

  Mike Davidson, the founder of the Core Issues Trust, speaks to Christian Today about why he fears the "silencing" of church pulpits if the Government bans gay conversion therapy.

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  The cancel culture: the intolerance of the tolerance agenda

  The Christian Legal Centre's Roger Kiska comments on the growing strength of 'cancel culture'.

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  Our challenge as the Church to seek out the lonely and isolated

  This season has been deeply challenging for us all. There has been a much-used statement during this time that 'we are all in this together.' As we move out of lockdown, the church must hold to that statement as we seek to do all we can to serve those who are struggling.

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  What makes a pop star with everything in this world turn to Jesus?

  I'm not a Justin Bieber fan but I can't deny his enormous influence.