Mark Woods

Ofsted turns a blind eye to bullying of Christians, says Christian Institute
Ofsted is accused of giving "inadequate attention" to the bullying of Christian children in Muslim-majority schools in Birmingham.

Hysterical reaction to the gay scout leaders decision is a terrible witness
The decision by the Boy Scouts of America to allow gay people to lead its groups has been criticised by conservatives.

Young Syrians marry in the ruins of church in devastated city of Homs
The church of St George posted pictures of their wedding on its Facebook page.

Ukraine: Russian Patriarch plays intricate political game in letter to Putin and Poroshenko
"Blood is being shed and people are being killed in Ukraine," said Patriarch Kirill.

Biblical name confirmed by inscription on 3,000-year-old jar
The large ceramic jar was found to be inscribed with the name Eshbaal ben Beda.
Antarctica is losing its only Catholic priest
Staff cutbacks and declining attendances mean that Roman Catholics will no longer serve the Chapel.

Mark Driscoll confirms move to Phoenix, sparks speculation about new church venture
He says ministry "remains a calling and desire, but my plan is not to rush into anything".

Satan has come to Detroit: Try not to worry
A giant bronze statue of Baphomet has been erected at an industrial building near the Detroit River.

Homosexuality: Can a single YouTube sermon change conservative minds?
Dewey Smith blasts those who judge and condemn gay people for their hypocrisy.

The wisdom of Matthew Henry: 10 quotes to make you love the Puritans
Matthew Henry's commentary on the Bible was recommended by George Whitefield and CH Spurgeon.

Unwrapping the election: Why Anglicans vote Tory and Baptists vote Labour
There was strong Conservative support among Anglicans and Methodists, while Baptists and other Christians were more likely to vote Labour.

Writer of 'Christian erotica' says her goal is to save marriages
The former wife of an Alabama pastor is on a mission to help Christian couples save their marriages by spicing up their sex lives.

Evangelical Alliance: Tony Anthony's Taming the Tiger is fiction, not fact
The EA has issued a statement in which it stands by its 2013 verdict on the best-selling book.

Denver megachurch pastor: Why we need armed guards in our services
"We've never been safe in our churches â not an African-American man, not in America."

Prosperity preacher Creflo Dollar makes fresh appeal for funds
The evangelist whose request to buy a top-of-the-range private jet was met by widespread ridicule has launched a new fundraising campaign.

Protesting Mark Driscoll at the 02: Lone campaigner on why she took a stand
Gender justice campaigner Natalie Collins unveiled a banner saying, "Weep with those who weep."