Opinion

The good pastors are under siege

In my almost three decades of pastoring, these last five years, during and after Covid, have been the most difficult.

Why we need more Anjus in this world

Anju's story is one of resilience, hope and possibility. And like so many who have walked in her shoes, she is someone who wants to pay forward the kindness she received.

Synod's refusal to back brave bid for legal clarity doesn't bode well for due process

A General Synod member's brave bid at November's meeting to get legal clarity on services of blessing for same-sex couples has revealed the reluctance of elected clergy and laity to hold the Church of England's bishops to account.

Doctrines and dogmas: the West's dilemma

If the West is to be saved from its self-inflicted demise, I believe the church has a crucial role to play.

Leasehold reforms may help to ease housing crisis

Michael Gove says his bill for leasehold reform will be a step towards easing the burden on landlords and homeowners alike, clarifying estate fees and removing the need for many people to pay unreasonable ground rents.

A farewell to David Pytches

With his passing to glory, the church has lost a great man.

From darkness to light: thoughts on Genesis and Jacob

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the meaning of darkness in Genesis and why there is always hope no matter how dark things get.

Is a ceasefire in Gaza the right way forward?

This means that, instead of putting pressure on Israel, the Archbishop of Canterbury and others need to urge the international community to concentrate on putting effective pressure on Hamas.

Max Lucado on returning to the true meaning of Christmas

As the world grapples with unprecedented challenges, pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado is calling for a return to the foundational truths of the Christmas season, urging believers and the broader community to rediscover the peace and resilience found in the story of Jesus Christ's birth.

The Great Escape - and the greatest of escapes

Why, though, for all its achievements, has The Great Escape, which barely mentions Christmas, become such a seasonal favourite?

More divided than the Conservative Party?

The vote at November's General Synod for standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples shows that the Church of England is now even more divided than the Conservative Party.

Restoring the ministry of blessing

Christian Today spoke with Roy Godwin, founder of the Local Houses of Prayer movement and The Caleb Initiative, to hear his thoughts on restoring the ministry of blessing, the minimizing of the gospel message and whether he sees an increasing curiosity about God.

After Indi Gregory's tragic death, an urgent review of end of life decisions is needed

The question raised in the case of Charlie Gard six years ago, and a number of families since, remains unanswered: what right does the British state have to interfere in the parental choice of a hospital for their child at all, let alone to do so with the inevitable consequences of enforcing death?