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New study highlights key reasons pastors leave ministry

Resentment within the family proved damaging

Headlines

Christian journalist assaulted at Unite the Kingdom rally

Premier Christian News has said that one of its freelance reporters was assaulted at Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom rally.

David Campanale

Humanist weddings may outnumber Protestant ones in Northern Ireland

Catholic and civil weddings remain the most popular but humanist ceremonies are becoming increasingly common.

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Climate protests held at cathedrals across England

A series of protests took place during the weekend at several Church of England cathedrals and abbeys, where members of the group, Christian Climate Action, called on the church to take a stronger stance on climate change.

Christian Climate Action
Spotlight

Multiple sexual partners a turn off for men and women, study finds

More important than the raw number of previous partners was the full picture of an individual's sexual history.

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World
Gafcon
Anglican Communion entering a 'crucial' period, says Gafcon leader ahead of Nigeria meeting

Orthodox Anglicans are being invited to Abuja in Nigeria for the next Gafcon conference.

Democratic Republic of Congo
Over 100 Christians massacred by Islamist rebels in eastern Congo

In a devastating turn of events, over 100 Christians have been brutally murdered in coordinated attacks by Islamist militants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Tyler Robinson
Tyler Robinson faces death penalty after being charged with murder of Charlie Kirk

The man suspected of killing conservative media personality Charlie Kirk at a Utah university could face the death penalty, having now been officially charged with aggravated murder and various other charges. 

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Poll highlights gender and political divide when it comes to marriage and having children

Male Trump voters defined success by having children. The answer for female Kamala Harris voters was quite difference.

News
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Why theology really matters

A well-meaning letter about the importance of theology in higher education sadly missed an important point about theology!

Compassion
Is child sponsorship outdated?

Cris Rogers on why he thinks child sponsorship still has a valuable part to play in international development.

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Blue plaque unveiled at Agatha Christie's childhood church

As far as we know, the church is not famous for a disproportionate number of mystery murders taking place nearby.

pastor, priest, Christianity, Bible, Bible study
New study highlights key reasons pastors leave ministry

Resentment within the family proved damaging

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Opponents of assisted suicide still hopeful it will be rejected by the House of Lords

The government itself is split on the controversial issue.

Danny Kruger
Christian MP Danny Kruger defects to Reform

"The Conservative party is over, over as a national party, over as the principal opposition to the left," said Kruger.

Houses of Parliament
Bishops warn House of Lords against legalising assisted suicide

Bishops were among the members of the House of Lords speaking out against plans to legalise assisted suicide in England and Wales. 

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When thoughts speak louder than words: a biblical reflection on telepathy

Imagine if people could hear your thoughts without you ever saying a word.

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Church of England, National Lottery join forces to conserve 'table top' tombs

The tombs are named for their design of a flat slab of stone supported by sides of upright legs.

Nikolay Romanyuk
Russian court imprisons pastor for statement on Ukraine war

A Russian court has jailed a church pastor for four years after he spoke out against the invasion of Ukraine in a sermon.

St Michaels Melkite Greek-Catholic Church in Aleppo, Syria
Over 1,600 Christians killed for their faith since 2000 - study

"The Church regards the memory of the martyrs not as a moment of sorrow but as hope for the future."

Shine Films Hope
Short film series helps young people explore Jesus and life's big questions

HOPE engages with the hopelessness and yet openness to faith shaping the lives of many Gen Z today.

James Dobson
Honouring the life and legacy of Dr James Dobson

As I reflect upon Dr Dobson’s departure from earth to heaven, I stand to applaud his efforts to live faithfully for the Lord Jesus.

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CoE bishop concedes Farage has a point about 'out of touch' leadership

Bishop Martyn Snow said that many Christians are in favour of tighter border controls “not out of hatred but out of sincere concern for social cohesion, pressure on public services and the pace of cultural change in their communities”.

Reem Alsalem
UN Rapporteur calls for greater parental say in transitioning children

She said it was “dangerous” to assume that children were able to make a fully informed decision to change their gender.

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Poll shows support for functioning NHS rather than assisted suicide

When presented with the choice of a fully funded NHS death or patchy palliative care, patients may well be lead to the former.

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What is the significance of harvest for Christians?

During the start of autumn, it is common that British churches hold a Harvest Festival. The form of the modern Christian harvest festival dates to Victorian times, but the principle behind it has a biblical basis. This is the story …

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The Christian conversion and the invention of the English

The Church played an important role in the origin of ‘Englishness’.

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Peers urged to reject 'irredeemably flawed' assisted suicide bill

The House of Lords has begun debating Kim Leadbeater's bill to legalise assisted suicide after it passed the House of Commons in the summer. 

Erika Kirk
Charlie Kirk's widow pays tribute to 'martyr' husband

"Charlie will stand at his Saviour’s side wearing the glorious crown of a martyr."