John Martin

Chaplain still praying for miracles

Alf Cooper accompanied Chilean miner Jose Henriquez on his tour of Britain last year as he told the story of his amazing rescue along with 32 colleagues. Alf is still praying for miracles and he seems to be seeing his prayers answered.

After Rowan Williams

As happens with Archbishops of Canterbury, the quality of their contribution often only comes to light in hindsight

Campaign against online dating site that recruits married people

One campaigner says Global Personals is destroying relationships and putting children at risk

Home Office petition to fight back against church lead theft

The Diocese of London is encouraging churches to sign an epetition seeking to end cash-in-hand transactions on the sale of scrap metal

David Barrett: A true pioneer in mission research

A very humble man, David never looked for public recognition but was tireless in promoting the cause of the "unreached"

Cricket becomes a tool for mission among girls in Nepal

A qualified cricket coach and sports psychologist from London is breaking new ground in mission work, teaching cricket to girls from poor communities in Nepal.

Why men hate going to church

There is something about church that puts men off

Churches urge council to invest in youth work after riots

Churches have called the local borough council to invest more in youth work, including faith-based youth work.

Archbishop Paul Reeves: controversial icon

Tributes have been pouring in following the death this weekend of Bishop Sir Paul Reeves, 78.

It is right for Archbishops to intervene in politics

Every Christian leader has a duty to express a view about the moral dimensions of political debate

The Covenant is good news for Anglicanism

A Covenant will yield a stronger, more coherent and unified Anglicanism.

Making way for women bishops

The spotlight has moved to women bishops but the issue of how to make provisions for a minority which is unable to accept them continues to snag progress.