2023-11-28T09:52:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
After overdosing on cocaine, Michelle Steele’s heart stopped, and she experienced a terrifying vision of hell
2023-11-09T12:27:00+00:00By James Walvin
As ‘Amazing Grace’ turns 250 years old, historian James Walvin charts it’s unlikely journey from a humble parish church in England to becoming a global recording phenomenon, even adopted by the communities that the hymn’s author was once complicit in enslaving
2023-11-06T16:29:00+00:00By John Maiden, Author, Age of the Spirit
The founder of the International House of Prayer (IHOP), Mike Bickle, is facing multiple accusations of sexual misconduct. His organisation, which fuses 24-7 prayer and worship, has long been associated with the New Apostolic Reformation. But what exactly is NAR, and why is it controversial in some quarters? Church historian, Dr John Maiden explains
2023-11-06T10:45:00+00:00By Heather Tomlinson
A new coalition of influencers, including Jordan Peterson, Miriam Cates MP and Baroness Stroud, believe that in order to solve the West’s problems, we must return to our Judeo-Christian foundations. Heather Tomlinson reports from the inaugural ARC conference
2023-11-02T21:11:00+00:00By Justin Brierley
Thousands flocked to London’s O2 arena to hear leading intellectuals including Jordan Peterson and Douglas Murray talk about everything from marriage to the meaning of life. Can a ‘faith-based’ approach to the culture wars help solve society’s problems? Justin Brierley reports
2023-10-31T04:30:00+00:00By Tim Wyatt
The Scottish pastor Alan Scott is facing widespread allegations of spiritual abuse and narcissistic behaviour. Following an independent review, Causeway Coast Vineyard (CCV) in Northern Ireland initially said they “failed to spot some of the warning signs” relating to their former pastor, which included “repeated patterns of…manipulation.” However, it has since emerged CCV’s senior pastors, Neil and Janet Young, "no longer fully support” the investigation and have stepped down from leading the church. Tim Wyatt reports
2023-10-20T13:09:00+01:00By Steve Maltz
Any serious intercessor understands the importance of praying for Israel, yet most of the Church remains blind to the reality of God’s ongoing plan for the Jews, says Steve Maltz
2023-10-09T16:29:00+01:00By Lynn Green, Youth With A Mission (YWAM), England
Loren Cunningham, founder of Youth With a Mission (YWAM) has died, aged 88. Lynn Green pays tribute to the man who “deregulated mission”, founding a global movement that is active in over 200 countries worldwide
2023-10-04T10:37:00+01:00By Jonty Langley
The former pastor and popular Christian author John Piper has questioned whether sipping coffee during church services is sufficiently reverent. Jonty Langley responds
2023-09-26T12:41:00+01:00By Dr Ian Paul
Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? is an outstanding book, says our reviewer
2023-09-15T10:41:00+01:00By Peter Ould
Over half of American churchgoers now believe God will bless them if they give more. Is the increase due to more people getting their teaching via the internet and TV? And if so, what could it mean for orthodox Christian beliefs in the UK? Peter Ould interrogates the data and makes a plea for better British surveys
2023-08-25T08:21:00+01:00By Chine McDonald
As Donald Trump is arrested on charges of plotting to overturn the result of the last US election, Chine McDonald says his evangelical supporters are turning young people off the faith
2023-08-24T20:05:00+01:00By Wale Hudson-Roberts, Racial Justice coordinator, Baptist Union
It’s 60 years since one of the most iconic speeches of all time was delivered. The American elite did everything possible to conceal a key theme within Martin Luther King’s ‘I have a dream’ message, says Baptist minister Wale Hudson-Roberts
2023-08-24T16:28:00+01:00By Joseph D'Souza, Dignity Freedom Network
Western mission agencies who use old language, like “conversion” or “unreached people groups” are putting lives at risk, says Bishop Joseph D’Souza. The majority world does need the gospel, he says, but so does the UK, Europe and the US
2023-08-23T10:01:00+01:00By Tim Wyatt
Brian Houston has been cleared over charges arising from his decision not to report his paedophile father to police. But the former Hillsong leader is no longer part of the global church network he built. Tim Wyatt has the full story
2023-08-18T19:00:00+01:00By Justin Humphreys, CEO, Thirty one: eight
Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston has been acquitted of concealing the sexual abuse his father committed against a young male in the 1970s. While Houston was found ‘not guilty’ of the charge, he nevertheless has made mistakes which today’s church leaders should learn from, says Justin Humphreys
2023-08-15T06:29:00+01:00By Nathanael Smith
The controversy and commentary around Sound of Freedom threatens to overshadow the important issues it raises. It’s the most perplexing cinema release of our times, says Nathanael Smith
2023-08-09T09:05:00+01:00By Louise Morse
After being knocked off his motorcycle on a Californian motorway, Vincent was airlifted to a Christian hospital. His mother mobilised thousands to pray, and jumped on a flight from Wales to the USA. This is what happened next
2023-08-04T13:14:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
He may have been charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, but Donald Trump continues to attract widespread support among white evangelicals. Chris Goswami explains why
2023-08-01T13:34:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
The latest TV docuseries to scrutinise Hillsong’s failings is the most thorough and fairest yet. As Carl Lentz gives his first interview since being fired from the megachurch, Sam Hailes argues that we can’t blame the media for wanting to shine a light on abuse and moral failings in the Church. It’s time to learn the lessons
2023-07-18T14:05:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
As the world’s most successful Bible app turns 15, Chris Goswami chats with YouVersion’s CEO to find out how the technology is changing our discipleship
2023-07-18T09:27:00+01:00By Giles Gough
While the popstar's references to Christian faith have been infrequent, it may just be possible to trace a journey of deconstruction through her music, says Giles Gough. He reports on the tale of two Taylors
2023-07-12T08:27:00+01:00
Over 4,000 people have been baptised at the same ocean cove that became a focal point for the Jesus Movement in the 1960s and 70s. Interest in Pirates Cove has risen as a result of the popular Jesus Revolution film, which tells the true story of how thousands of hippies came to Christ. Pastor Greg Laurie called the event a “baptism of biblical proportions”. Here are some of the best photos and videos from the event, which took place on Saturday, and was attended by a reported 20,000 people
2023-07-03T13:41:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
The late Timothy Keller was a masterful preacher and an inspiration to Western Christians who desire to winsomely share their faith in an increasingly sceptical and sometimes hostile culture.
2023-07-03T13:04:00+01:00By Israel Oluwole Olofinjana, One People Commission
Historically, missionaries were sent out from Europe into the rest of the world. But as Christianity continues to decline in the West, many Christians from the Global South now see us as the mission field. Rev Dr Israel Olofinjana explains
2023-06-23T15:26:00+01:00By Nathanael Smith
After a record-breaking run in the US, Jesus Revolution is showing in UK cinemas from today. Our film reviewer says its the best Christian film he’s seen
2023-06-20T10:54:00+01:00By Sophie Killingley
Amazon’s hit documentary makes for uncomfortable viewing, says Sophie Killingley. But she believes Christians should engage with it, and be mindful that such abuses aren’t confined to America’s Bible Belt. They could happen in a church near you too
2023-06-09T16:11:00+01:00By Gordon Pettie, Revelation TV
The 93 year-old founder of CBN and the 700 Club has died at his home in Virgina Beach. Gordon Pettie says he'll be remembered as a fearless Christian leader who tackled the topics many would rather avoid
2023-05-19T21:18:00+01:00By Krish Kandiah
Tim Keller had a soft spot for the UK, notes Krish Kandiah. The pastor, theologian and best-selling author exerted a worldwide influence while maintaining a humble spirit and modelling generosity towards those he disagreed with
2023-05-04T14:57:00+01:00By Jacinta Read
Recent years have seen a number of prominent evangelical leaders fall from their pedestals. Jacinta Read says although such revelations have made her want to walk away from the church, she’s choosing to stay in the hope of rebuilding on more solid foundations
2023-05-02T10:55:00+01:00By Derek Walker
Greg Laurie’s enjoyable book hurtles along like a train, travelling from the gospel roots of rock and roll and terminating at Justin Bieber.
2023-05-02T09:04:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
The pastor and best-selling author tells Megan Cornwell how he changed his mind on women in ministry, why he’s ashamed of American evangelicals and what convinced him that gay relationships are ‘not God’s best’
2023-04-21T13:09:00+01:00By Franklin Graham, President, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
The internationally renowned pastor Dr Charles Stanley has died at the age of 90. In a world where many try to be politically correct, Dr Stanley stood firm on the gospel, says Franklin Graham
2023-04-20T08:21:00+01:00By Sy Garte
How did two children raised as atheist communists in 1960s America, become Christians – thousands of miles apart – and rekindle their friendship decades later? Sy Garte shares his remarkable story
2023-04-17T09:00:00+01:00By Andy Walton
George Verwer travelled the world and the organisation he founded is still touching hundreds of thousands of lives. But when Premier Christianity caught up with him, the evangelist revealed that despite his passion for mission, he still struggles with doubt
2023-03-29T19:03:00+01:00By Jared Stacy
Donald Trump is on the cusp of indictment and yet Christians are still flocking to his political rallies, crying “God, guns and Trump”. Jared Stacy looks at the reasons why
2023-03-28T10:08:00+01:00By Michael Coren
Tensions are running high in hockey as Canadian players refuse to wear Pride-themed jerseys. But Michael Coren wonders if they've misunderstood what Pride symbolises
2023-03-28T09:38:00+01:00By Scott Baker
Scott Baker is a Bible teacher who lives just a mile from The Covenant Christian School, where yesterday’s shooting took place. If the US is to rid itself of this violent scourge, he says, followers of Jesus must obey his words and fight the fear that drives them to buy these deadly weapons
2023-03-27T08:59:00+01:00By Tim Wyatt
An estimated 50,000 people descended on the tiny town of Wilmore, Kentucky as spontanteous 24-7 prayer and worship broke out on a university campus. Tim Wyatt reports
2023-03-27T08:16:00+01:00By Pete Hughes, KXC
Pete Hughes has long carried a vision for revival in the UK. After experiencing the tangible presence of God at Asbury University, here’s his reflections on the outpouring there, and what we can learn if we want to see the same on our shores
2023-03-26T15:23:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
The writer of some of the world’s most popular worship songs explains why we need to be singing more about the holiness of God
2023-03-20T00:00:00+00:00By Andrew Whitman
Jesus Revolution has taken $40m at the box office, making it highest-grossing film released by the studio Lionsgate since 2019. Andrew Whitman traces the history that inspired the movie
2023-03-16T16:59:00+00:00By Beth Felker Jones
Dr Beth Felker Jones believes a now removed article on The Gospel Coalition takes the biblical metaphor connecting God with marriage and turns it into a porn-inflected ode to intercourse
2023-03-15T10:47:00+00:00By Rick Warren
The author of The Purpose Driven Life reveals the Bible verses that convinced him to ordain female leaders at Saddleback church
2023-03-14T11:24:00+00:00By Tony Wilson
Pastor and author Joshua Ryan Butler may not have formulated his ideas about sex as carefully as he might have done, but he is certainly on to something profoundly Christian that has a long and rich heritage, says Tony Wilson
2023-03-13T10:07:00+00:00By Jason Mandryk, Operation World
Our global God is always on the move, says Jason Mandryk. To take just one example, there is good reason to think there are more than 1 million believers in the Islamic Republic of Iran, he says. And you can be certain that none of them are nominal!
2023-03-10T12:07:00+00:00By Thomas Creedy, Editorial Director, IVP
A number of Christian leaders have admitted to endorsing a controversial new book on sex without reading it in full
2023-03-08T10:35:00+00:00By Kathleen Durham
A genuine outpouring of the Holy Spirit has taken place, says our reporter on the ground at Asbury University
2023-02-28T09:32:00+00:00By Jonty Langley
The fact that Lent – the most unfun festival in the Christian calendar – has survived this long must be down to a work of God, says Jonty Langley. However you’re marking it this year, why not join in with our game of Lent Bingo
2023-02-24T09:11:00+00:00By Jennifer McChord, Asbury University
Jennifer McChord is Asbury University’s vice president of enrollment and marketing, and her daughter is a first year student there. She tells Premier Christianity what those first few days were like, and what they have learned from the outpouring they’ve prayed so long to receive
2023-02-23T15:17:00+00:00By Rich Wilson, Fusion
It may have begun with students, but Rich Wilson believes that what God is doing at Asbury is an invitation, a sign and an alarm call to us all, especially those in the second half of life. It’s time to prioritise the work of Christ in us, he says
2023-02-23T12:18:00+00:00By Jill Richardson
Rev Jill Richardson shares a heartwarming tale of her decades long friendship with Wally
2023-02-22T14:50:00+00:00By Claire Musters
The Bible teacher and founder of Living Proof Ministries speaks candidly about her “knotted-up” life
2023-02-22T12:38:00+00:00By Debby Wright, Vineyard UK & Ireland
Tens of thousands of worshippers have flocked to the rolling revival meeting at Asbury University over the past 14 days. The national director of Vineyard in the UK and Ireland, Debby Wright joined the crowds and filed this report while on a plane back home
2023-02-21T11:34:00+00:00By Eddy Ferguson, YWAM
The hallmarks of the Asbury revival are simple, authentic worship. And God is inviting us all to take part, says YWAM’s Eddy Ferguson
2023-02-20T15:05:00+00:00By Clyde Thomas, Lead pastor, Victory Church, Cwmbran
Clyde Thomas was part of the leadership team at Victory Church, Cwmbran, Wales, when a seven-month refreshing took place. 100,000 people visited from around the world, 1,600 came to Christ and hundreds were healed. Here’s what he learned, and what he’s praying for the team at Asbury
2023-02-17T10:56:00+00:00By Jessika Tate, Yielded Ministries
Statistic proliferate about anxiety, depression and suicide among Generation Z. But God is doing something special among young people, and the student-led revival at Asbury proves it, says Jessika Tate
2023-02-14T13:51:00+00:00By Bill Eliff, Church director, OneCry!
At Asbury University, Kentucky, students have been worshipping God continually for the past seven days, with reports of miracles and the manifest presence of God. Pastor Bill Eliff, who remembers the Asbury revival of 1970, has been there for the past two days. Here’s his report
2023-02-10T12:52:00+00:00By Gareth Russell, Managing director, Jersey Road PR
The $20 million ‘He Gets Us’ Superbowl ad is the largest advertising spend by a religious group in history. It’s an alabaster jar-like sacrifice, says Gareth Russell, and completely necessary if we want to reach a generation of people who have never been to church
2023-02-03T15:28:00+00:00By Natalie Zuze
Reflecting on the death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Black police officers, Natalie Zuze exhorts Christians everywhere to keep challenging the internalised anti-Blackness that allows such tragedies to occur
2023-01-27T12:42:00+00:00By Justin Brierley, Ruth Jackson
The pastor and bestselling author reveals what God has been teaching him through terminal cancer
2023-01-27T12:08:00+00:00By Chine McDonald
We’re twelve years on from ‘Bellgate’ - the furore over the release of Rob Bell’s controversial book on heaven and hell. But Chine McDonald says the questions raised by that episode are more pertinent than ever
2023-01-27T07:11:00+00:00By Megan Cornwell
As an explosive new report into Ravi Zacharias International Ministries reveals the toxic culture that enabled an abuser to go undetected for years, Megan Cornwell looks at the lessons for the Church
2023-01-27T06:14:00+00:00By Ruth Jackson
Ruth Jackson, producer of Premier’s apologetics podcast, ‘Unbelievable?’, shares her opinion
2023-01-26T13:14:00+00:00By RT Kendall
Bible teacher RT Kendall explains why he believes the Church of England must urgently change course on last week’s decision to allow same-sex blessings
2023-01-04T10:55:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Sam Hailes meets the pastor of one of America’s largest churches to talk Trump, trauma and how he guards himself from temptation
2022-12-19T12:04:00+00:00By Megan Cornwell, Deputy Editor, Premier Christianity
Premier Christianity has been at the forefront of unpacking all the big stories of 2022 from a distinctly Christian perspective. Here’s a round-up of our favourite long-reads the year
2022-12-09T15:59:00+00:00By Beth Allison Barr, Professor of History
High profile US pastor Johnny Hunt was restored to ministry despite serious allegations of sexual misconduct. What happened to permanent disqualification, asks Beth Allison Barr. And what does it say to the women in their congregations?
2022-11-25T15:47:00+00:00
Autumn Miles was trapped in an abusive relationship, until a powerful encounter with God during the depth of her despair set her on a path to freedom
2022-11-24T16:57:00+00:00By Megan Cornwell
Julie Roys explains why she’s determined to expose abuse and misconduct in the Church
2022-11-24T09:29:00+00:00By David Instone-Brewer
Most churches in the world today preach that homosexuality is a sin, citing biblical references to support their case. But what if the word “homosexual” was added to the Bible by mistake? That’s the claim of a new documentary film, 1946. Premier Christianity’s resident Bible scholar, David Instone Brewer, went to see it
2022-11-18T14:52:00+00:00By Tony Cummings
Eddie Holman is a veteran soul singer whose ’Hey There Lonely Girl’ million-seller is still heard on radio and TV today. He is also an ordained minister with a newly re-issued gospel album. But it’s Holman’s phenomenal popularity on the North of England’s Northern soul scene which recently brought the singer to Blackpool, as it did journalist Tony Cummings
2022-11-01T20:46:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Sentenced to death for a crime he didn’t commit, Anthony Ray Hinton spent 30 years inside an Alabamian prison waiting to be executed
2022-10-21T15:04:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
Ahead of the launch of Season 3 of the largest crowdfunded TV show of all time, our editor was invited to Texas to meet the cast and crew of The Chosen. Here’s what he discovered
2022-10-14T10:33:00+01:00By Helen Catt, CEEC
An evangelical Anglican group has released a 15 minute film which documents how attempted compromises on issues of sexuality have led to long, bitter and divisive battles. Helen Catt from the Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) explains more
2022-10-03T09:44:00+01:00By Jonathan Edwards
When the sins of church leaders are exposed, it leads to difficult questions around restoration and safeguarding, says Jonathan Edwards
2022-09-27T19:16:00+01:00By Heather Tomlinson
The popular worship collective Maverick City has cut ties with singer Dante Bowe. In a statement the band said Dante’s behaviour had been “inconsistent” with their “values and beliefs”. As fans are left confused and speculation mounts online, Heather Tomlinson reports on what we know so far, and suggests what a truly Christian response should look like
2022-09-22T11:38:00+01:00By Graham Nicholls, Affinity
From denying the trinity to affirming sex between cohabiting couples, a recent survey of 1,000 US pastors makes for concerning reading, says Graham Nicholls. Could the same be true of the UK Church?
2022-09-05T09:15:00+01:00By Larry Ross
When Rick Warren addressed Saddleback Church for the final time, there was an enormous sense of completion says Larry Ross.
2022-09-05T08:51:00+01:00By Aimee Byrd
The pastor of The Village church, Texas, has confessed to an inappropriate online relationship with a woman, and taken an indefinite leave of absence. But the framing of their relationship suggests men cannot have healthy relationships with women, and that is not a good gospel witness, says Aimee Byrd
2022-09-02T12:48:00+01:00By Jared Stacy
Is there an emerging totalitarianism of State control over the Church? Should we fear "medical coersion"? Has the media been guilty of fear-mongering during the pandemic? "Yes", say hundreds of church leaders...
2022-08-26T19:11:00+01:00By Esther Higham
As he celebrates 20 years of his ministry, Leading the Way, the forthright evangelist shares his passion for proclaiming the gospel
2022-08-11T11:49:00+01:00By Jennie Pollock
Jennie Pollock reviews one of the most hotly anticipated Christian films of the year
2022-08-08T16:17:00+01:00By Tim Bechervaise
What if in the midst of political instability and rising living costs, God is up to something exciting? That’s the belief of Mark Sayers. Tim Bechervaise caught up with the Aussie church leader, podcaster and writer to find out more
2022-07-29T15:05:00+01:00By Katelyn Beaty, Author of Celebrities for Jesus
The emphasis on personas, platforms and profits is damaging the ordinary witness of faithful Christians, says Katelyn Beaty
2022-07-18T10:11:00+01:00By Marcus Jones, Premier's head of news
Protests over his past comments on Islam and homosexuality led to the postponement of Franklin Graham’s last UK tour. But two years later, the US evangelist is back, preaching to a near-capacity crowd at London’s Excel centre. Marcus Jones was there, and witnessed hundreds responding to the Gospel
2022-07-16T18:41:00+01:00By Carrie Lloyd
The co-senior leader of Bethel Church, Beni Johnson, passed away on Wednesday following a prolonged battle with cancer. Carrie Lloyd pays tribute to her
2022-07-16T12:25:00+01:00By Tim Wyatt
As Roe v Wade is overturned, Tim Wyatt looks at the implications for the Christian pro-life movement in the UK
2022-07-11T15:56:00+01:00By Adesanya Adewusi
Creflo Dollar has become the latest celebrity pastor to change his position on prosperity teaching. Adesanya Adewusi asks: Did he go far enough?
2022-07-04T12:53:00+01:00By Jennie Pollock
Andy Crouch doesn’t advocate ditching your electronic gadgets. We just need to use them differently, he says
2022-07-04T08:59:00+01:00By Emma Fowle, Megan Cornwell
Eric Maddox’s pioneering interrogation techniques led to the capture of one of the world’s most wanted men. But if it wasn’t for hearing the voice of God, Eric never would have joined the military
2022-06-30T16:03:00+01:00By George Pitcher
53 migrants travelling in the back of a lorry have lost their lives in what has been described as the deadliest human trafficking incident in US history.
2022-06-15T15:42:00+01:00By Philippa Hanna, Singer-songwriter
A Chicago church recently devised an entire preaching series around the life and lyrics of Dolly Parton. She may be the Queen of Country, but what about her own personal faith? Philippa Hanna explores
2022-06-13T10:52:00+01:00By Jared Stacy
As the committee investigating the 6 January 2021 attack holds public hearings to announce their findings, Jared Stacy says America needs to go beyond political investigation and look at the ungodly theology which motivated the riots
2022-06-01T12:41:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
At its best, this three-part documentary on Hillsong Church exposes serious wrongdoing that should bring about repentance, reflection and change. But in dipping into sensationalism and dialling the cynicism up to 11, it becomes its own undoing, says Sam Hailes
2022-06-01T11:52:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
After contracting meningitis during childbirth, Marcy Gregg awoke to a world she no longer recognised
2022-05-31T16:42:00+01:00By Nathanael Smith
Your enjoyment of Father Stu is contingent on your tolerance for both bad language and Mark Wahlberg, says our reviewer. Nevertheless, this movie does mark a positive step forward in the evolution of Christian filmmaking
2022-05-18T09:26:00+01:00By Tim Wyatt
The global megachurch has been engulfed by multiple scandals in recent months. As allegations of cover-ups, affairs and inappropriate behaviour do further damage to Hillsong’s reputation, Tim Wyatt asks whether this pre-eminent Christian brand can weather the storm
2022-05-13T13:54:00+01:00By Heather Tomlinson
A row about Disney and LGBT issues is breaking out among Christians in America. As the debate crosses the Atlantic, Heather Tomlinson looks at why this beloved institution is generating so much controversy
2022-05-09T10:57:00+01:00By Carl Beech, Christian Vision for Men (CVM)
A US conference has come under criticism for hosting monster trucks and rodeos alongside Christian speakers. For Carl Beech, organiser of a Christian men’s event in the UK, the complaints were not new. But for him, they simply don’t stack up
2022-05-05T09:04:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Christians may prefer not to engage in complex and divisive debates about abortion, but there are too many lives at stake not to take a position, says Rev George Pitcher
2022-05-05T08:45:00+01:00By Chelsea Sobolik, ERLC
We must work toward a day when abortion is not only illegal but also unthinkable, says Chelsea Sobolik
2022-04-26T12:41:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
Ahead of his UK debut at Big Church Day Out, the trailblazing worship leader and fashion model talks to us about breaking boundaries, hearing from God and why he’s ‘traumatised’ by the thought of being a Christian celebrity
2022-04-04T10:40:00+01:00By Dr Katie Gaddini, Sociologist and author of The Struggle to Stay
If leaders don’t respond to women’s concerns about sexism, misogyny and their role in church life soon, it will be too late to stem the tide, says Dr Katie Gaddini
2022-03-29T11:43:00+01:00By Costa Mitchell, Former director of Vineyard South Africa
One of the most well-known Vineyard churches in the world has announced its withdrawal from the movement. Costa Mitchell, who has been involved in the network for decades and has personal relationships with many of the people affected, explains why Anaheim's decision has caused such widespread upset.
2022-03-28T14:33:00+01:00By Jared Stacy
Christians have a dual responsibility to question conspiracy theories and show compassion to those who believe them, says Jared Stacy
2022-03-25T12:42:00+00:00By Sarah Yardley
When our leaders fail the pain of disappointment can be hard to bear. Sarah Yardley leads us into lament, and encourages us to look to Jesus to learn the lessons of good leadership
2022-02-23T16:13:00+00:00By NT Wright
Q: My husband and I live in the USA and have been heartbroken by our church’s lack of precautions during the pandemic. Now that we are fully vaccinated, we’re looking forward to worshiping in person again, but we’re struggling with whether to go back to church. We love it deeply, ...
2022-02-23T15:11:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
The straight-talking New York City-based pastor believes there’s a “tremendous opportunity” ahead of him to reach an increasingly secular world
2022-02-11T15:51:00+00:00By Cole Arthur Riley, Creator of Black Litugries
Ahead of Racial Justice Sunday, Cole Arthur Riley explains how racial injustice sparked her to create Black Liturgies
2022-02-03T13:31:00+00:00By Krish Kandiah
This new film gives us a sympathetic portrayal of a Christian ‘power couple’ who dominated religious TV broadcasts in the 1980s
2022-01-27T15:44:00+00:00By Elle Hardy, Author of Beyond Belief
The agnostic journalist Elle Hardy has been investigating how Pentecostalism is taking over the world. Here’s what she discovered
2022-01-25T15:45:00+00:00By Esther Higham
Jonathan Roumie reveals what it's like to play Jesus Christ in the hit TV series, The Chosen
2021-12-16T20:23:00+00:00By Marcus Jones, Sam Hailes, Emma Fowle
Our small team has spent the past year writing, designing and editing 840 pages of this magazine and uploading more than 500 articles to our website. But here, in no particular order, are the most important numbers you need to know about
2021-12-16T11:17:00+00:00By Andrew Graystone, Author of Bleeding for Jesus
PJ Smyth has been forced to step down as the leader of a US church movement affiliated to Newfrontiers, after a report concluded he did not disclose important information about his father’s abuses. But Andrew Graystone, who wrote a book on the John Smyth case, says PJ was his father’s first and most damaged victim.
2021-11-26T09:28:00+00:00By Heather Tomlinson
Leaders are being accused of selling out their Christian beliefs in order to curry favour with the secular liberal majority
2021-11-19T20:09:00+00:00By Ruth Clemence
After 20 years of campaigning, which included prayer vigils and singing worship songs outside the prison, the Christian family and friends of Julius Jones are celebrating a huge answer to prayer
2021-11-08T14:45:00+00:00By Dr Pete Phillips, Head of Digital Theology for Premier
Is the recent Facebook rebrand just a business decision? And what exactly is a metaverse anyway? Our head of digital theology answers your questions
2021-10-20T11:51:00+01:00By Chris Llewellyn, Rend Collective
The news that Hillsong United and Chris Tomlin will offer special VIP passes for their worship tour has sparked a debate about Christian music, celebrity and finance. Some have argued the selling of VIP tickets for Christian events is morally wrong, but the Rend Collective frontman Chris Llewellyn sees things differently
2021-10-07T08:41:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
The Making of Biblical Womanhood argues that Christians have distorted key verses and even written women out of Bible translations to justify their position
2021-09-16T15:19:00+01:00By Jonty Langley
Spong didn’t believe in the resurrection, and rejected mainstream Church teaching on prayer, miracles and the nature of God
2021-09-10T09:39:00+01:00By Christina Ray Stanton
NYC tour guide Christina Ray Stanton survived 9/11. Here’s what she wants Christians everywhere to know about evil and suffering
2021-08-02T13:48:00+01:00By Jon Yates
I bring good news and bad news. The good news is that the people of Britain are right about something. The bad news is that they are right about how awful something is. Half of our fellow citizens tell pollsters that our country is “more divided than ever before”. Following ...
2021-06-30T19:54:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
There is an honesty about Christine Caine that is rare in high-profile leaders. When the bestselling author, internationally acclaimed speaker and leader of multiple international organisations appears on our morning Zoom call, she is straight off the treadmill, laughing and apologising for her appearance in a sorry-not-sorry way that epitomises ...
2021-05-04T14:09:00+01:00By Dave Roberts
Respected leaders in the American Church were convinced God had told them Donald Trump would be re-elected president. Dave Roberts analyses why so many got it wrong, and seeks trusted voices to help us understand the role of the prophetic today
2021-04-29T19:34:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
12 months on from the tragic death of George Floyd, have church leaders kept their promises?
2021-03-24T15:45:00+00:00By Rev Canon J.John
After becoming a Christian at the age of twelve, Luis Palau began preaching on street corners. He went on to reach millions with the gospel. J.John pays tribute to the Argentinian evangelist
2020-11-03T00:00:00+00:00
The popular Christian author and media personality Eric Metaxas explains why he's backing Trump for re-election today
2020-10-26T00:00:00+00:00By RT Kendall
It isn’t a popular viewpoint…but could it be true? RT Kendall thinks so
2020-10-26T00:00:00+00:00By Ryan Galpin
Ryan Galpin looks at whether Christian athletes should be taking the knee in support of racial justice
2020-07-16T11:45:00+01:00By Chine McDonald
The death of George Floyd has awakened us to racial injustice, says Chine McDonald, and now Christians must take action to dismantle white supremacy wherever they find it
2020-05-28T00:00:00+01:00By Claire Musters
Five years on from his wife’s racially motivated murder during the Charleston church shooting, Rev Anthony Thompson explains how forgiveness can break down cultural, racial and denominational barriers
2020-03-20T00:00:00+00:00By Megan Cornwell
Megan Cornwell investigates the sect that believes African Americans are the true Hebrew Israelites
2020-01-07T00:00:00+00:00By Justin Brierley
Justin Brierley has moderated hundreds of lively debates on Christianity and atheism, but when a renowned Christian apologist met a popular YouTube personality at a Californian megachurch, it turned out to be one of the most remarkable events the broadcaster has ever hosted
2019-11-21T00:00:00+00:00By Derek Walker
As Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) turns 50 years old, Derek Walker says the genre has lost its way
2019-09-20T00:00:00+01:00By Skye Jethani
Skye Jethani explains why digital technology is disrupting our 500-year-old emphasis on lengthy Sunday sermons
2019-08-19T00:00:00+01:00By RT Kendall
Christians have taken sides for too long. Either we’ve pursued strong biblical teaching, or we’ve gone after an experience of God’s presence. It’s time to end the war, says RT Kendall
2019-03-18T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
I Kissed Dating Goodbye changed the way a generation of Christians thought about sex, relationships and purity. But two decades on, intense criticism has led Joshua Harris to pulp his bestselling book and issue an apology
2019-03-18T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
A new generation is re-thinking what they've been told about Christianity, the Bible and what it means to be a follower of Jesus. They argue a 'new reformation' is taking place as they voice their doubts and embrace a process known as theological deconstruction. Those who have walked this road say it's a life-giving and ultimately faith-affirming process, but others are sceptical. Sam Hailes investigates
2019-01-21T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Francis Chan left his thriving US megachurch, turned his back on the fame that ministry had brought him and moved his family to a developing country. But whatever you do, don’t call him a radical
2018-12-13T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
The former missionary explains why he’s produced a somewhat controversial new translation of the Bible called The Passion
2018-10-25T00:00:00+01:00By Esther O'Reilly
The popular psychology professor claims that faith is about what you do rather than what you say. But when it comes to the central claim of Christian faith, he wavers
2018-09-20T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
What began as a single Sydney congregation is now a global church famous for producing some of Christendom’s best-known worship songs. As Hillsong gears up to plant yet more congregations across the UK, we take a peek behind the scenes of this pioneering megachurch
2018-06-21T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
Sam Hailes interviews the charismatic megachurch leader and 'pastor to the stars'
2018-04-19T00:00:00+01:00By Justin Brierley
Justin Brierley travelled the length and breadth of the USA to go behind the scenes of some of the country’s biggest churches
2018-02-27T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
White evangelicals in the USA are continuing to back Donald Trump in spite of the President's inflammatory remarks. Sam Hailes reports
2017-11-23T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
The pastor who has been dubbed ‘the orthodox Rob Bell’ explains how he’s reaching millennials in America’s most secular city
2017-02-28T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
The news that one of the evangelical world's most well-loved pastors will be stepping down as senior leader of his church surprised many this weekend. Sam Hailes looks at Timothy Keller’s ministry so far
2016-11-17T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Charlynne Boddie worked in the White House and Hollywood before moving to the UK. Sam Hailes finds out more about this ordained minister’s most unusual career
2016-03-02T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Pete Saunders and Peter D. Williams talk to Sam Hailes about whether the Catholic Church has changed
2014-12-16T00:00:00+00:00By Greg Downes
Charismatics from around the world have been flocking to Bethel Church in Redding, California, to experience its ongoing focus on worship, miracles and revival. Greg Downes speaks to Bethel’s leader Bill Johnson about faith and doubt, hunting and healing – and his hope for revival.
2014-11-12T00:00:00+00:00By Joy Tibbs
The embattled pastor has resigned from the church he founded following accusations of bullying and mismanagement. After a steep decline in attendance, Mars Hill church is also disbanding.
2014-04-11T00:00:00+01:00By Justin Brierley
Ranked as one of America’s most influential Christians and with a ministry reaching sceptics from Manhattan to Mumbai, Tim Keller talks to Justin Brierley about inspiring a new generation of intellectually engaged evangelicals
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