Opinion

We shouldn't feel guilty for needing help - and that applies to church leaders too

Admitting our failures, weaknesses and limitations is at the heart of our Christian faith. So why should this apply any less to clergy?
It's time to be brave

Some Christians are hiding away from the world as much as possible. Others have assimilated into the culture to the point that they blend right in. To these approaches, there is a brave alternative.
The Global Covid-19 Summit left children off its agenda - the Church should not

More than 5 million children have lost a primary or secondary caregiver to Covid-19.
Lessons from Amos and Ezekiel on holiness and hope

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster on what lessons her community are learning from the Scripture readings that come straight after Pesach.
Woe to those who call evil good: words of wisdom from Isaiah 5:20

Have we become comfortable in our sin?
The fallout from Hillsong should encourage all churches to do a little soul-searching

I hope that by following the scriptures and taking time to put in effective leadership procedures, we can learn from Hillsong's mistakes.
When healing doesn't happen in a moment

Hope Virgo has had to dig deep to recover from anorexia and sexual abuse. She speaks to Christian Today about the long road to healing and how important her relationship with God is to this process.
Pastors, stop trying to be popular

Today, the truth is often neglected, watered-down, or avoided altogether in the hope of not offending members and building a large audience.
Franklin Graham is not a 'hate preacher'

It seems we have reached a place where hate speech is no longer about what is said, but rather who says it.
The UK needs confident Christians

A large part of the Church in the UK, and I dare say the West as a whole, seems to be either asleep in the battle, surrendering or afraid of the collateral damage.
Has the Church forgotten about the spiritual lives of our youngest?

Churches have been excellent at providing groups that offer a safe place for families to come and play and have a cuppa. But few of them equip the parents to spiritually nurture their littles ones at home. It's time to do more for this often-forgotten age group.
The fight to control truth in a post-truth world

If you control the Ministry of Truth, then the truth is whatever you want it to be.