Peter Crumpler

What can the CofE learn from Pope Francis?
As the Church of England continues its lengthy process to appoint a new Archbishop of Canterbury, are there lessons it could learn from Pope Francis? Well, maybe.

Will Christian movies ever make an impact in the UK?
More recently, I’ve enjoyed Christian movies Unsung Hero and Jesus Revolution on limited release in the UK, but it’s rare for such films to make the multiplex chains.

Why doesn’t the media understand religion?
How can anyone understand our 21st century world without knowing how religious faith impacts global, national and regional events?

This Lent, why not talk to somebody?
Sometimes it’s only face to face – with people with whom we have a relationship – that we can question a belief or understanding that’s based more on a conspiracy theory or rumour, than any foundation of truth.

Could older people hold the key to church growth?
New research is highlighting the wide range of activities that churches are offering to older people â and the growing opportunities to present the Christian gospel.

Pope calls on journalists to be 'communicators of hope'
The Pope has called on journalists to be 'communicators of hope' in a world "characterized by disinformation and polarization".

At last, some good news for the Church of England
Just when the Church of England needs some good news ... the Royal Mail has issued a set of special stamps celebrating the UK's most popular cleric.

What can the Church learn from Jimmy Carter?
As the United States mourns former President Jimmy Carter who died last month aged 100, church leaders are being challenged about the ministry they provide to seniors in their congregation and beyond.

Sorry, bishop, the TV challenge is bigger than that ...
One of the Church of England's most senior bishops has lamented that families will not be watching TV together this Christmas.

Will the real Church of England please stand up?
Against the gloomy background of failures, scandals and resignations, thousands of Church of England churches, and many thousands more of other denominations, are working hard at the grassroots.

London church service remembers journalists killed 'on the frontline'
A poignant remembrance service will be held in London this week to commemorate reporters, photographers and other media workers killed bringing the news from around the world.

First Global Day of Prayer for Media: 'a remarkable success'
The first-ever Global Day of Prayer for Media is being hailed as "a remarkable success" and "a powerful 24-hour live prayer experience" after thousands of Christians around the world engaged in the event on Sunday.

Welcoming the first Global Day of Prayer for the Media
The event is the brainchild of co-operation between Christians in Media UK, Christian Media and Art Australia, the Christian Broadcasting Association of New Zealand, and the Hollywood Prayer Network in the US.

Why aren't more women leading Christian charities?
Less than one in ten Christian charities are led by women chief executives, and only around one in six have women as chairs. Why does this gender gap exist in a sector where around two-thirds of the workforce are women?

Top crime author Lee Child says a Bible story inspired him
Lee Child, one of the world's biggest-selling crime novelists, has revealed that a Bible picture book had a major impact on his writing â and that his popular fictional hero Jack Reacher is based on Goliath.

How can Christians fight back against disinformation?
Disinformation and fake news have helped fuel the riots and disorder taking place across parts of the UK. It's just the latest example of how social media can impact all of our lives.