Andy Burnham might identify as Catholic, but will he uphold Christian ethics?
Want to see mass baptisms in your town? Unite, pray and love one another
Good news! The Bible has just been translated into its 800th language
Jeffrey Donaldson’s conviction exposes the danger of confusing charisma with Christian character
Nicki Minaj says the music industry is demonic. But she's no conspiracy theorist
Three men died in a fire near my vicarage. I was not a good Christian neighbour to them
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Noni Madueke and Bukayo Saka should be rivals. Instead, their brotherhood tells a Christian story
Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke are competing for the same England position, yet Saka describes their relationship not in terms of envy or rivalry, but respect and brotherhood. Andrew Dutton explores the Christian values shaping their bond
Why Christian footballer Jérémy Doku was right to step away from the World Cup
When Jérémy Doku temporarily left Belgium’s World Cup camp to attend the birth of his first child, he faced sharp criticism including one television presenter’s “outrage” at his decision. But Tim Bechervaise argues that Doku’s choice offered a powerful Christian witness
World Cup preview: The Christian footballers bringing faith to football’s grandest stage
As the world’s attention turns to the imminent World Cup, Christian footballers from across the globe have already been unashamedly expressing their faith. Tim Bechervaise rounds up some of the Christian players, teams and stories to watch
75% of professional football clubs have Christian players. Faith on the pitch is more common than you think
Much has been made of football’s Christian revival and the recent wave of players speaking openly about their faith. But a survey carried out by Christians in Sport suggests the presence of Christianity in the professional game may be even more widespread than first thought. Graham Daniels explains how
The Christian faith of Arsenal’s ‘Bible brothers’
Arsenal’s growing contingent of Christian players have been praying and reading the Bible together throughout the season. Now, following their Premiership title win, they’ve taken to social media to give God glory. Here’s what we know about the faith of Timber, Saka, Gabriel, Eze, Madueke and more
The Christian faith of Dani Alves
At a recent evangelistic event in Madrid, Dani Alves told 40,000 people how encountering Christ in prison transformed his life. Tim Bechervaise explores the faith journey of one of football’s most decorated players
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Opinion
Andy Burnham might identify as Catholic, but will he uphold Christian ethics?
The man who wants to be PM was brought up as a Catholic, but he has also championed puberty blockers for transgender teens, expressed sympathy for assisted dying and signalled support for a conversion therapy ban. Lois McLatchie-Miller takes a closer look at Andy Burnham’s views on ethical issues
Opinion
Antisemitism is surging in the Church. I visited Jerusalem to discuss what can be done
Steve Maltz reports from an emergency summit which was convened by the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem
Opinion
I don’t agree with the Jehovah’s Witnesses. But they have a right to knock on my door
A polite knock on the door may be unwanted, but does that give the state the right to ban it? Following a landmark ruling regarding Jehovah’s Witnesses in Bulgaria, Lidia Rieder says it’s wrong to ban expressions of religious belief on the basis of mere “annoyance”
Opinion
Want to see mass baptisms in your town? Unite, pray and love one another
More than 1,000 people from five churches have gathered on Bournemouth beach to celebrate 132 mass baptisms over two weekends. Rev Tim Matthews says there’s no special secret to the growth they’re seeing - just ten years of church leaders learning to love one another as Jesus commanded them to
Opinion
Good news! The Bible has just been translated into its 800th language
It took nearly 2,000 years to translate the Bible into 400 languages. The next 400 took just 28 years. As the Bible reaches its 800th language, Wycliffe Bible Translators’ Jeremy Weightman explores the remarkable acceleration in Bible translation - and the immense task that still lies ahead for the 1.5 billion people without scripture in their own language
Opinion
Jeffrey Donaldson’s conviction exposes the danger of confusing charisma with Christian character
The former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of historical sex offences in a trial that has shaken Northern Ireland to its core. A professing Christian and prominent public figure, his crimes demand a serious response from the Church, says David Smyth
Opinion
The Church is full of entrepreneurs. But they’re struggling alone
Neary half of all Christians make money from business or a side hustle. They are trusting God and stepping out in faith every day - but the Church is failing to recognise or make space for them, says Derek Hughes
Opinion
Does death make you feel uncomfortable? That’s because we’re not made for it
As Rev Jamie Sewell watched the body of his 95-year-old parishioner weaken, he saw her faith deepen. Humans find death so hard because we were made for eternity, he says. We only make peace with it when we find the hope of heaven
How Jesus found an entire family
One person walks into an ancient church in Venice and emerges with questions he cannot shake. Another unexpectedly feels compelled to open a Bible. Another discovers a peace she cannot explain. This is the story of a remarkable chain reaction of events that are transforming parents, daughters, fiances and friends, one life at a time
How I turned my kitchen into a place to meet Jesus
When two of Swarzy’s friends began to read the Bible and ask her questions, the BBC radio presenter invited them over for a meal. That simple invitation has led to The Last Supper Club - a regular dinner party with a difference
From smuggling to smartphones: 5 extraordinary ways the Bible is going global
500 years after William Tyndale risked everything to translate the New Testament, Christians are finding increasingly creative and sometimes covert ways to spread scripture. Across war zones, persecuted nations, remote communities and offline regions, here are five organisations fighting to get the Bible into the hands of every believer
What if your church doesn’t need more money…?
A leading social scientist is claiming that constraints make us better because they fuel greater creativity and innovation. Martin Saunders considers whether the logic could be applied to your church
As governments cut aid, meet the Christians standing up for the world’s poorest
What’s left of the UK international development budget is less than we spent on fizzy drinks in 2024. Meanwhile, 25 million people missed out on lifesaving aid. One year after sweeping aid cuts sent shockwaves through the development sector, what responsibility do Christians have to the world’s poorest?
Are young men rejecting seeker-sensitive Christainity?
Pioneers of the seeker-sensitive movement have long argued churches must make their services more accessible to win the next generation. But as growing numbers of young men are drawn towards expressions of faith built around discipline, reverence and sacrifice, AJ Gomez asks: Is it time to switch off the smoke machines?
How Jesus found an entire family
How I turned my kitchen into a place to meet Jesus
From smuggling to smartphones: 5 extraordinary ways the Bible is going global
What if your church doesn’t need more money…?
As governments cut aid, meet the Christians standing up for the world’s poorest
Are young men rejecting seeker-sensitive Christainity?
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Can you go from atheist to Christian in 12 weeks? Meet the friends who turned Alpha into a social experiment
When Jay Painter became a Christian, he took a novel approach to sharing his faith with his best friend. He convinced Lewis Rebaudo to join him on an Alpha course – and documented the journey on Instagram. Would Lewis find faith too? We spoke to them both to find out
Pete Hughes: ‘We’re at the beginning of the Western Church being revived’
The shaking of secularism is driving young people towards Jesus, says KXC Church leader Pete Hughes. He explains why he’s convinced revival is already on the way
New Wine’s Rich Johnson on leading ‘gloriously ordinary’ churches
Rich Johnson is championing a vision of renewal rooted not in celebrity, but in what he calls “gloriously ordinary” local churches. Speaking to Sam Hailes, the vicar of All Saints Worcester reflects on leadership, cultural change and why New Wine has stopped advertising their summer gatherings on the basis of ‘big name’ preachers
John Lennox: The world's foremost Christian apologist on the story he almost never told
He’s one of the greatest apologists of our time – best known for taking on the New Atheist movement with grace and panache. Now, John Lennox has written his astonishing life story and it is packed full of never-before-told stories
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‘A stranger gave me a camera when I was a teenager. It changed the course of my life’
When Emmanuel Hammond was 14 years old, he attended his first Christian festival. There, a photographer felt prompted in a dream to give the teenager an expensive SLR camera. It released a God-given gift that he has been refining ever since
‘I didn’t have a dad – now I am calling my church to father the fatherless’
Rev Fernando Carrillo has a vision to see families restored, chains of addiction broken and young men raised to be godly role models and good fathers. It’s everything that his own life was missing
The mediator: ‘I pray to bring the peace of Christ into every session’
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith from the frontline
‘I was trapped under a 280kg quad bike when I heard God say: “You’re not going to die’’’
Following a near-fatal accident, Samantha Jackel had an out-of-body experience. She explains how the audible voice of God provided reassurance in her darkest moments
The builder: ‘Seeing the Kingdom of God advanced through my work is profoundly rewarding’
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith from the frontline
‘My doctor gave me three years to live. But I know who numbers my days’
When Andy Robinson was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer, he found peace where he expected fear. Today, he’s navigating the tension between praying for healing and preparing for heaven
Equipping local Christians worldwide
From Pakistan to Ghana, Worldshare CEO Andrew Yelland shares remarkable stories of global gospel transformation and explains why empowering local Christians is the key to effective mission
Unlocking God’s word for every heart
Why translating the Bible is such a key part of people coming to know Jesus around the world
A Faith Current Account designed to meet the banking challenges faced by Churches
Reliance Bank was founded as the bank for The Salvation Army in 1890
Lib Dems admit religious discrimination in Campanale case. Is the party still safe for Christians?
After a four year legal battle, the Liberal Democrat party have admitted religious discrimination against David Campanale, who was deselected as parliamentary candidate for Sutton and Cheam in 2023. The Christian journalist says he was targeted because of his beliefs on abortion and assisted suicide. Tim Wyatt explores the issues
Was the Quiet Revival fake news?
Bible Society’s groundbreaking Quiet Revival report has been withdrawn after YouGov admitted data collection errors. Emma Fowle explores what happened and the implications for those who were encouraged by its findings
Who is Pete Hegseth and what does he believe?
The controversial US Secretary of Defence has been criticised for using the Bible to justify violent attacks on Iran. But what do we know about Pete Hegseth and his Christian faith?
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‘I didn’t know how to become a Christian. Then God met me in a vision’
Katie Ivings grew up a stranger to Christianity, but her grandfather’s funeral and a mysterious vision of a door in her student accomodation set her on an unexpected path to faith
‘My childhood was full of violence and rejection. But God healed my broken heart’
After a life shaped by abuse, church hurt and racism, a supernatural encounter showed Colin Mason that God was not the cause of his pain, but the One who would redeem it
How Jesus found an entire family
One person walks into an ancient church in Venice and emerges with questions he cannot shake. Another unexpectedly feels compelled to open a Bible. Another discovers a peace she cannot explain. This is the story of a remarkable chain reaction of events that are transforming parents, daughters, fiances and friends, one life at a time
What if your church doesn’t need more money…?
A leading social scientist is claiming that constraints make us better because they fuel greater creativity and innovation. Martin Saunders considers whether the logic could be applied to your church
How I turned my kitchen into a place to meet Jesus
When two of Swarzy’s friends began to read the Bible and ask her questions, the BBC radio presenter invited them over for a meal. That simple invitation has led to The Last Supper Club - a regular dinner party with a difference
From smuggling to smartphones: 5 extraordinary ways the Bible is going global
500 years after William Tyndale risked everything to translate the New Testament, Christians are finding increasingly creative and sometimes covert ways to spread scripture. Across war zones, persecuted nations, remote communities and offline regions, here are five organisations fighting to get the Bible into the hands of every believer
As governments cut aid, meet the Christians standing up for the world’s poorest
What’s left of the UK international development budget is less than we spent on fizzy drinks in 2024. Meanwhile, 25 million people missed out on lifesaving aid. One year after sweeping aid cuts sent shockwaves through the development sector, what responsibility do Christians have to the world’s poorest?
I’ve researched near-death experiences for years. Here’s what the evidence reveals about the afterlife
Could scientific research into what happens between the edges of life and death prove that Jesus is real? One researcher thinks it may be possible. From atheists finding faith to Muslims encountering Christ, he explains why the evidence for near death experiences might just be the greatest Christian apologetic ever
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