Jordan Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George in Hammoud, Al-Karak

8 killed in attack on church in Jordan

In response to the shooting, Church leaders vowed that Christians will not be driven from their homeland.

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The Christian candidate who lost the election but won my respect

Helen Spiby-Vann secured just 63 votes in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, but her campaign made me reconsider the value of an explicitly Christian voice in politics, writes Christian Hacking.

Helen Spiby-Vann

Can we afford the society we have created?

Is spending spiralling out of control? Should the state be doing everything we expect of it, or can we simply no longer afford the society we have created? 

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Nationalism is a discipleship challenge, say Christian leaders

The growth of nationalism is raising important questions about how churches disciple the people in their pews, a panel of Christian leaders told the Church Resources Exhibition 2026.

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Spotlight

Sharing your faith: practical tips for evangelism

As someone who regularly participates in street evangelism and teaches the Bible to young people, I have learnt a few lessons along the way.

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World
Warsaw, Poland
Polish Parliament votes to liberalise abortion laws

Polish abortion laws would remain among the toughest in Europe, but a direction of travel could be established.

Nigeria
Christian widows in Nigeria hold fast to faith as they rebuild lives after violence

Hundreds of Christian widows in Nigeria’s Plateau State are putting their lives back together after losing husbands, homes and livelihoods to violence.

Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste Quebec
Canada turns abandoned historic church into tourism hub

Worship is not on the menu, it seems.

Ebola, Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC
Ebola death toll mounts as outbreak spreads further across DR Congo

Healthcare workers are struggling to contain the disease amid shortages of essential medical equipment and ongoing insecurity.

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Bible study
Sharing your faith: practical tips for evangelism

As someone who regularly participates in street evangelism and teaches the Bible to young people, I have learnt a few lessons along the way.

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‘The UK is a mission field’ - churches encouraged to embrace cross-cultural mission on their doorstep

Churches are being encouraged to embrace cross-cultural mission on their own doorstep by building relationships with people of different backgrounds and generations who may have little or no contact with Christianity.

Joel Houston
Hillsong’s Joel Houston opens up about season of 'soul-searching' after difficult few years

The Hillsong United frontman revealed that he even spent two to three years largely away from church.

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The Conversion Practices Bill is weaponised vagueness

Laws to ban so-called 'conversion therapy' are a tool to enforce submission to LGBTQ+ ideology and nothing more.

Bishop Philip North
Bishop urges churches to embrace growing interest in Christianity

The Bishop of Blackburn has called on churches across Lancashire to prepare for a renewed interest in Christianity, saying there are encouraging signs of a “rebirth” among young people and families exploring faith.

Isle of Man parliament House of Keys
Isle of Man assisted suicide bill receives Royal Assent

Although approved, assisted suicides will not be happening on the Isle of Man any time soon.

Supermarket
Report shows the benefits of affordable food clubs

Affordable food clubs provide more than just food.

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Christian group calls for ban on pimping websites

Naughty ads in phone boxes have largely been superseded by online facilitation but the risks to the women involved remain the same.

Aberfan disaster
Christians remember Aberfan disaster 60 years on

It was described by one individual as "the ministry of tears".

Luke, Saint Luke
The inspiring story of St Luke: the man who wrote a quarter of the New Testament

18 October is St Luke’s Day. This year’s observance has particular significance, marking the 500th anniversary of the first printed publication of Luke’s Gospel in English. This is the story …

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‘Strength does not always look impressive’: living with OCD as a Christian

Thea Joshi, of the Centre for Mental Health, reflects on living with OCD as a Christian and what churches and fellow Christians can do to help those living with the condition.

Israel
Anti-Christian harassment continues to rise in Jerusalem

Many perpetrators believe their actions are justified under Judaic law.

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Children’s declining wellbeing linked to lack of belonging, Christian charity warns

A fifth of young people across the UK struggle to feel at home in their local area, according to a new report from Christian charity The Children’s Society. 

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US Episcopal Church membership falls below 1.5 million as decades-long decline continues

The US Episcopal Church has reported a further decline in membership and worship attendance, with new data it has fallen below 1.5 million members despite signs of post-pandemic stabilisation.

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Research uncovers some of the reasons why young people go to church

Men were more likely to go for politics and women for support, but the main reason for both overall was faith.

Rico Tice
Are we ready to battle for the Gospel?

Evangelist Rico Tice calls on Christians to embrace the personal sacrifice of making disciples as church leaders hear of fresh opportunities to share the Gospel across Britain.

Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari
Priest dies after cross falls on him during livestreamed Mass

A priest in Guayaquil, Ecuador, has died after a crucifix fell on him during an evening Mass on Saturday. 

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Churches must do more to equip Christians for evangelism, says J John

Churches need to devote more time and resources to evangelism and do more to equip their members to share their faith with non-Christians, evangelist Canon J John has said.

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Young people are finding their way to the Christian faith through media, says bishop

Bishop Ruth Bushyager says an exciting shift is happening after years of unfulfilling secularism.

John Lennox
John Lennox urges Christians to overcome fear of sharing their faith

“What we all can do is to share what Christ has done for us,” he said.