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We really are family: The power of Christian connectedness

Do we really feel, and more importantly, act like we are one big family? And how strong is our sense of 'belonging' to it, in all its global breadth and historic depth?

Ecclesiastes 9: 4 biblical rules for enjoying life (and glorifying God)

'How to live life' books are always near the top of the bestseller charts. Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life is still up there after many weeks.

Prince Charles meets head of Greece's Orthodox Church

Prince Charles yesterday met with the head of Greece's Orthodox Church, Archbishop Ieronymos, in an official royal visit to Athens.

Indonesian pastor sentenced to 4 years for witnessing to Christian faith

An Indonesian court has sentenced a Protestant pastor to four years in prison for religious defamation after he discussed Christianity with a Muslim taxi driver.

'The goal of human life is not death but resurrection': 9 quotes from theologian Karl Barth

Today is the birthday of Karl Barth, a Swiss pastor, enigmatic thinker, and arguably the greatest theologian of the 20th century.

Tim Farron pulls out of Christian conference saying he's 'deeply concerned and saddened' by publicity material

Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has pulled out of speaking at a Christian conference citing concerns about promotional material he has seen.

The last hot take: Is Christian blogging dead?

It's been revealed that the British Christian blog collective Threads UK will soon 'draw to a close'. Has Christian blogging died, and what's the future for 'Christian' media?

#ThyKingdomCome: Why should we do evangelism?

A far better motive for evangelism is to think, 'We have something that's worth sharing with the world. Let's pray that others will find it through us.'

Sharp drop in Protestant affiliation in US, including white evangelicals

Protestant affiliation has dropped sharply in the US over the past 15 years, with only 36 per cent of Americans identifying themselves as Protestant last year compared to 50 per cent in 2003, according to a new analysis for ABC News.

Paige Patterson controversy: Now Southern Baptist men add to growing pressure on former SBC leader

Dozens of Southern Baptist male leaders have added their voices to calls for Paige Patterson, the controversial former leader of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), to quit.

Willow Creek controversy: Elders apologise and admit Bill Hybels choices were 'inappropriate'

American megachurch Willow Creek have apologised for the way they responded to allegations of misconduct against former pastor Bill Hybels, admitting 'some of Bill's choices were inappropriate'.

Looking up: What is Ascension Day and why does it matter?

Today marks the celebration of Ascension Day in the Christian calendar. What is it and why does it matter?

Pope to meet head of Czech and Slovak Orthodox church for the first time

Pope Francis will meet will meet with the head of the Orthodox Church of the Czech Lands and Slovakia for this first time this week, the Vatican announced yesterday.

American Christian prisoners touch down in Washington after release from North Korea

A plane carrying three American Christian prisoners released by North Korea landed near Washington DC early on Thursday morning and were met by President Donald Trump,

Methodist bishops endorse proposal to allow individual pastors to decide on same-sex marriage

The bishops of the United Methodist Church (UMC) have expressed support for a proposal to allow individual pastors to decide on issues related to homosexuality.