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Alistair Begg announces retirement

Leah MarieAnn Klett Thu 12 Sep 2024 10:50 BST

Author and pastor Alistair Begg has announced plans to retire as the senior pastor of Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sept. 14, 2025, five decades after entering into the ministry.

Hearing loss advocate urges churches to 'learn from Jesus' to reach deaf communities for Christ

Chris Eyte | Wed 11 Sep 2024 12:20 BST

An advocate for the d/Deaf community challenges churches to re-evaluate their approaches to fellowship and evangelism to better serve the distinctive needs of this sizeable people group, which has its own cultures and languages.
Telling God's story for the modern world

David Goodwin | Wed 11 Sep 2024 12:01 BST

A new book from leaders out of the 24-7 Prayer movement is seeking to tell the Biblical story in a brand-new way, weaving Scripture and personal stories into a compelling narrative designed to capture the hearts and minds of modern readers hungry for something fresh and real.
Politician quits over social media post of baby Jesus with bullet holes

Duncan Williams | Wed 11 Sep 2024 11:21 BST

The images, which were shared on Instagram, showed the faces of Mary and Jesus riddled with bullet holes, prompting a wave of criticism and formal complaints.
Evangelical Alliance appoints new leader for Scotland

Staff writer | Tue 10 Sep 2024 12:03 BST

Lynne Paterson has been appointed as the new head of the Evangelical Alliance Scotland.
Christians unite to launch National Week of Prayer for the UK

Staff writer | Mon 9 Sep 2024 11:58 BST

It will take place from 12 to 20 October 2024 with the vision of gathering Christians from across the four nations of the UK to repent and pray for a spiritual awakening and more lives transformed by Jesus.
New mission centre seeks to equip Christians for migrant engagement

David Goodwin | Mon 9 Sep 2024 11:46 BST

"The explosion of migration globally over the last 25 years has prompted a reassessment of how we prepare Christians to engage with migrant communities."
Thousands attend March for Life in London

Staff writer | Sun 8 Sep 2024 11:29 BST

Thousands of people gathered in central London Saturday to take part in the annual March for Life UK.
Woman arrested after allegedly screaming 'I am here to kill the God of the Jews' inside London church

Staff writer | Sat 7 Sep 2024 12:15 BST

A woman was arrested after allegedly entering a London church and screaming "Allahu Akbar" and saying that she was "here to kill the God of the Jews".
Call for prayer as Parliament prepares to debate assisted suicide

Staff writer | Sat 7 Sep 2024 11:12 BST

Church leaders are calling for prayer and "compassionate action" as the issue of legalising assisted suicide returns to Parliament.
Cathedral and choir schools will be 'severely affected' by Labour's private school tax raid

Staff writer | Fri 6 Sep 2024 10:29 BST

The Bishop of Southwark has said he is "deeply concerned" about the impact of the government's plans to remove a VAT exemption from private schools.
London council takes down Progress Pride flag after threat of legal action

Staff writer | Fri 6 Sep 2024 10:02 BST

Local authorities should be held to account if they fly the contentious Progress Pride flag without planning permission, a Christian candidate has said after successfully challenging a London council.
Church leaders respond to 'devastating' Grenfell Tower report

Staff writer | Thu 5 Sep 2024 8:59 BST

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for "deep reflection and meaningful change" after a landmark report into the Grenfell Tower fire concluded that all 72 deaths were "avoidable".