Anita Laryea
Political mobilisation within the black Church: a work in progress
Christian Today spoke with Rev Ade Omooba, Chair of the National Church Leaders Forum, to hear his thoughts on the political engagement of black churches and the impact a new manifesto is having.
Mothers of Zion: the women who were the pillars of Britain's black Pentecostal Church
Christian Today spoke with Juliet to uncover more about the Caribbean migrants' early years in the UK and the legacy these women left within the Pentecostal Church.
Young Christians to share the Gospel all around Europe this summer
Young Christians are being invited to share their faith across Europe as part of a one-of-its-kind evangelistic project this summer.
Yorkshire cathedrals to welcome cyclists on 'pedal pilgrimage'
Keen cyclist Shaun Cutler spearheaded the initiative to aid people out of lockdown and support physical and mental wellbeing.
Festival celebrates diverse contribution of gospel music
"Much modern mainstream music, as well as many genres of music of black origin, owe their origins and inspirations to gospel music. However, these roots often go unacknowledged and unrecognised," organisers said.
Archbishop of Canterbury seeks to unify the Church in prayer
The Archbishop of Canterbury is launching a new initiative which aims to "demystify" prayer through teaching and learning how to pray in unity.
Calls from Churches to speed up gambling reform
Church leaders have called the government's Gambling White Paper a "combination of welcome changes, disappointing delay in some important areas, and missed opportunities".
Calls for Colombia to protect religious freedom
Religious leaders and human rights defenders fear that proposed changes to FoRB laws will leave religious groups in rural areas and conflict zones even more vulnerable
Worldwide Church called to stand with persecuted Nigerian Christians
The Church everywhere must "do what it can to help the persecuted", says Nigerian Archbishop.
God calls us to welcome the stranger, says Krish Kandiah
"Grace" should be the "operating principle" for how Christians respond to people trying to come to the UK, says Sanctuary Foundation director Dr Krish Kandiah.
A Church for 'extraordinary times'
"The times are tough but the opportunities have never been greater," says Pastor Mark Waterfield.
Churches that don't evangelise will die, says Nicky Gumbel
Rev Nicky Gumbel, the recently retired vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, has urged a gathering of church leaders in London to be active in evangelism and resist the temptation to "water down" the Gospel.
An effective framework for sharing the Gospel
"There is one gospel and there's so many different ways to share it."
'The Church is not in decline,' says missiologist
"We need to remember we are a culture-shaping movement," said Dr Rachel Jordan-Wolf.
Persecuted women and girls 'feel abandoned by the West'
"Violence against women and girls is a global crisis. One in three women will experience sexual violence in their lives," says Fiona Bruce MP, the Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief.
The Church of England's pioneering role in women's education
Whitelands College was set up by the Church of England to educate young ladies at a time when Oxford and Cambridge accepted only men.