Maria Mackay

Investment and mission can go hand in hand, says analyst

Socially responsible investment can help the church achieve its wider mission, says Ecclesiastical's senior SRI analyst.

Methodist Conference hears call to ‘pay attention’ to God

The Methodist Conference got underway in Portsmouth yesterday with a fresh call from the new President to pay attention to God and to those who have been discarded or rejected by society.

Christians must exert ‘significant influence’ on Government, says writer

Christians have a responsibility to shape the laws of the day by exerting their influence on government, says Wayne Gudrem

Catholic Church seeks to clarify purpose of Pope’s visit

Catholic churches across England, Scotland and Wales are to receive a booklet this weekend which attempts to set out the purpose of Pope Benedict’s state visit in September.

Releasing children to hear God

God is raising up a whole generation of children to be children of prayer with a heart to end injustice like never before

Edinburgh 2010 ends with call to ‘do mission’

Around 1,000 Christians from across the denominations and traditions heard the call from the Archbishop of York to “be, see, think and do mission” last night as they came together to for the close of Edinburgh 2010.

Edinburgh 2010 director says suspension is ‘human rights violation’

The international director of Edinburgh 2010 has slammed the University of Edinburgh’s decision to suspend him following accusations of bullying and intimidation.

Christian leaders admit church unity is still long way off

Ecumenical, Evangelical and Roman Catholic leaders have today conceded that there are still many obstacles to unity in the body of Christ but stress they remain committed to the journey.

Weekend of prayer unites world for vulnerable children

Millions of Christians around the world are expected to unite in prayer this weekend for vulnerable children.

Mission can succeed in spite of divisions, says theologian

The church and the world may be more plural than ever before, but that should not hold Christians back from proclaiming the love of God revealed through Jesus Christ, says one university professor

Edinburgh 2010 marks ‘new beginning for common mission’

Leaders of the ecumenical and evangelical movements have reaffirmed their commitment to witnessing to Christ at the start of Edinburgh 2010.

Edinburgh gears up for historic mission conference

Some 300 Christians from across the denominations and traditions are arriving in Edinburgh today for the start of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the 1910 World Missionary Conference.

Miracles are for all believers, says Bill Johnson

Pentecost Festival ends with night of prayer and healing with Bill Johnson.

Researcher anticipates further church decline in 2010s

A leading church researcher today painted a gloomy picture of church attendance in Britain in the coming decade.

Claiborne tells Christians to suffer with the suffering

The love Christians are called to show the world is not fairytale love, but "harsh love", says Shane Claiborne.

Bishop tells church leaders to listen to the Holy Spirit

Listening to the Holy Spirit must be brought back to the heart of church leadership, says the Church of England’s Fresh Expressions leader.