2023-05-19T12:08:00+01:00By Ben Cohen, Open Doors
At least 64 Christians have been killed, thousands displaced and entire villages razed to the ground in Manipur. While reports from the region vary, Ben Cohen from Open Doors says the extent of the violence has dramatically increased in recent weeks. He unpacks the factors driving it
2023-05-02T08:53:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
When civil war ravaged South Sudan and displaced his community, Rt Rev Joseph Aba, Bishop of Liwolo, followed his people into exile. He says God is powerfully at work in the Ugandan refugee camp in which he now ministers
2023-04-28T10:02:00+01:00By Caroline Duffield
Fierce fighting has rocked Sudan in recent weeks as two rival factions vie for control. Caroline Duffield explains what is happening inside the tenth most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian, and how we can pray for those still trapped there
2023-04-20T15:25:00+01:00By Most Rev Dr Foley Beach, Chair, Global Anglican Futures Conference (GAFCON)
In his opening address to the Global Anglican Futures Conference (GAFCON), Most Rev Foley Beach had stern words for the leader of the Church of England. Here’s his speech in full
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
2023-04-15T14:34:00+01:00By Joseph D'Souza, Moderator, Good Shepherd Church Asia.
The founder and former director of the global Christian mission agency, Operation Mobilisation died last night surrounded by his family at his home near London. He was 84. Bishop Joseph D’Souza remembers him
2023-04-12T14:50:00+01:00By Tim Wyatt
The head of the 1.3 billion-strong Catholic Church recently celebrated ten years of leadership, but what difference has a new approach from the ’Bishop of Rome’ really made? Tim Wyatt reports
2023-04-05T08:56:00+01:00
Bernard Suwa grew up as a refugee during Sudan’s civil war. By his 16th birthday he was a homeless orphan contemplating suicide, but God had other plans. Today, Rev Suwa leads Grace Community Church in Juba supporting missionaries who are re-building his beloved country
2023-04-03T14:52:00+01:00By Max Avard
As the popular series returns to our screens, Max Avard reviews the first episode of Pilgrimage and finds that kindness, not drama and controversy, makes for reality TV gold.
2023-03-27T10:16:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
When Covid-19 shattered the aviation industry, easyJet engineer Mark Draper was put on furlough. It was the start of a journey that would lead his family halfway across the globe
2023-03-24T08:33:00+00:00By Sean Doherty, Living Out
Ugandan MPs have recently passed a bill that could result in life imprisonment, or even the death penalty, for homosexual acts. Here’s why all Christians should fight against it, regardless of their views on same-sex relationships
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
2023-03-13T10:07:00+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!
2023-02-24T14:55:00+00:00By George Pitcher
The Church should not be an echo chamber, says George Pitcher. Splitting over disagreements about same-sex marriage is not what Jesus modelled
2023-02-23T12:35:00+00:00By Roger Cooke
Many, but perhaps not all of us, will be familiar with the 1957 big-screen portrayal of Reginald Rose’s legendary drama Twelve Angry Men.
2023-02-23T12:10:00+00:00By Professor Nick Megoran
As the world marks 12 months of the war in Ukraine, Professor Nick Megoran discusses the impact of conflict on the Church
2023-02-23T11:59:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
This week marks one year since Russia triggered the largest armed conflict in Europe since 1945. As the war continues, Emma Fowle takes a look at the people and places still affected, and how the Church is helping
2023-02-22T14:27:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
From living in open community with drug addicts to raising his family in a Cambodian slum, Craig Greenfield has spent decades living in some of the poorest places on earth. It has caused him to wrestle with weighty issues around money, mission and multiculturalism
2023-02-22T11:44:00+00:00By Jonny Ferguson, Hillsong, Newcastle
Ex-premiership footballer, Christian Atsu, played for Chelsea and Newcastle before signing for Turkish club, Hatayspor, last year. He was tragically killed in the recent earthquake in Turkey. Hillsong Newcastle pastor, Jonny Ferguson plays tribute to the family man who always put God, and others, first
2023-02-22T11:32:00+00:00By Heather Tomlinson
Controversy has swirled around this claimed burial cloth of Christ ever since its discovery. If the Shroud is genuine, its arguably the most significant relic in existence
2023-02-20T15:28:00+00:00By Iain Greenshields, Moderator, Church of Scotland
Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, Moderator of the Church of Scotland, joined Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury for a ‘pilgrimage of peace’ to the world’s youngest country. Here’s why he’s believing for better for South Sudan
2023-02-07T14:43:00+00:00By Tony Cummings
The reggae superstar and populariser of Rastafarianism became a Christian shortly before his death in 1981. Tony Cummings reports
2023-02-07T12:30:00+00:00By Ben Cohen
The death toll continues to climb after two major earthquakes devastated areas of Turkey and Syria. Christians in the area are sheltering in churches and asking for prayer for those still trapped in the rubble
2023-02-02T09:50:00+00:00By Rev Johnnie Moore, President, The Congress of Christian Leaders
The New Testament commands us to “mourn with those who mourn”, says religious freedom advocate Rev Johnnie Moore.
2023-01-31T12:50:00+00:00By Tim Farron MP
As the scandal of child asylum seekers disappearing from UK hotels continues to unfold, Tim Farron says Jesus doesn’t care where the missing children are from. He’s more bothered that we don’t seem to care
2023-01-27T13:56:00+00:00By Martyn Whittock
The rise of the religious far right poses a serious threat to democracy around the world, says Martyn Whittock. Will conservative Christians take heed?
2023-01-27T11:29:00+00:00By Timothy Cho
Three decades after charity Open Doors began monitoring Christian persecution around the world, North Korea is more dangerous than ever for followers of Jesus. Timothy Cho, who escaped the regime, explains why that is, and why we should still be hopeful for change
2023-01-27T08:00:00+00:00By Simon Ponsonby
On Holocaust Memorial Day, Simon Ponsonby exposes the ‘Christian’ roots of the worst massacre in modern history
2023-01-24T10:55:00+00:00By Rita C. Joy Vincent
Although she grew up in a Christian home, it took a tragedy to drive Rita Vincent back into the arms of God. Through her early life in Ghana, via Nigeria to London, she’s learned that God has always been there, and his timing is perfect
2023-01-11T11:03:00+00:00By Martyn Whittock
The recent riots inside Brazil’s governmental buildings has uncomfortable echoes of the storming of Capitol Hill, and in both cases Christians played a central role, says Martyn Whittock
2023-01-05T16:32:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
Earlier this week, thousands of Brazilians lined the streets for the funeral of footballing legend, Pelé. His traditional Catholic send-off reflected a life of faith in God, if not a life lived perfectly, says Emma Fowle
2023-01-05T11:02:00+00:00By Pope Francis
Pope Francis paid tribute to the life and service of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Read the text in full here
2023-01-04T12:37:00+00:00By Daisy Edwards
Faithful Disobedience is a series of written accounts from leaders inside the Chinese House Church Movement. It includes testimonies from six prominent Chinese voices, most notably the pastor of Early Rain Covenant Church, Wang Yi, who was sentenced to nine years in prison, charged with “inciting to subvert state power”.
2022-12-31T18:59:00+00:00By Catherine Pepinster, Religion commentator
Catherine Pepinster reports on the varied life and ministry of the late pope, who died this morning
2022-12-31T18:22:00+00:00By Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster
Pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95. The leader of Catholics in England and Wales, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, pays tribute to him
2022-12-19T14:49:00+00:00By Joseph D'Souza, Good Shepherd Church of India
World Vision India is just one of many charities to have its license to receive foreign funds suspended by the Hindu-led government. It’s another clear sign of Christian persecution, says Bishop Joseph D’Souza. What happened to peace on earth and goodwill to all people?
2022-12-19T13:44:00+00:00By Tim Wyatt
As the year draws to a close, Tim Wyatt looks at the most significant stories for the UK Church and beyond
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
2022-12-16T12:07:00+00:00By Hannah Nation
Hannah Nation has worked with persecuted Chinese house church leaders on a new manifesto entitled Faithful Disobedience. Their moving stories are a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas, she says
2022-12-12T14:40:00+00:00By Martin Parsons
Human rights issues in Qatar have been making front page news throughout the World Cup, but you will struggle to find a secular human rights organisation speaking up for freedom of religion. While the rights of some minorities are championed, Christians are simply ignored, says Dr Martin Parsons
2022-11-28T12:19:00+00:00By Tim Bechervaise
We live in a world of imperfection and moral murkiness, says Tim Bechervaise. But Christians can watch and enjoy the World Cup while acknowledging the dark shadow that hangs over the tournament. Here’s three reasons why he’s not joining the boycott
2022-11-25T14:07:00+00:00By Mark Dowd
When almost a quarter of a million people died in the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami, it set Dominican friar-turned journalist, Mark Dowd, on a journey to find out why God didn’t stop the suffering
2022-11-24T15:22:00+00:00By George Pitcher
As Germany posed for a team photo, they placed their hands over their mouth in protest against FIFA’s sanctions of the One Love armband. George Pitcher ponders the power of silent protest
2022-11-18T15:00:00+00:00By Dr David Landrum, Open Doors
Despite being a huge fan of the beautiful game, for the first time in his life David Landrum is determined not to watch the World Cup. Here’s why he’s switching off
2022-11-18T09:48:00+00:00By George Pitcher
If supporting Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression is just, Christians must also back an adequately-funded military, argues George Pitcher.
2022-11-14T12:35:00+00:00By Joseph D'Souza
Despite persecution by extremist Hindu factions, there is a revival happening among India’s Sikh community in the Punjab that is now attracting the attention of the national media. You can’t stop the work of the Holy Spirit says Bishop Joseph D’Souza
2022-11-02T15:36:00+00:00By staff writer
As Jair Bolsonaro concedes defeat in Brazil's presidential election, we look at the controversial politician’s rise to prominence, and the Catholic faith that drives him
2022-11-01T11:55:00+00:00By Joseph D'Souza, Good Shepherd Church of India
In a complex and diverse world, Bishop Joseph D’Souza makes a case for tolerance, understanding and freedom of religious expression for all
2022-10-25T16:22:00+01:00By Eddie Arthur, Wycliffe Bible Translators
A new biopic of John Wycliffe promises to bring the viewer “face to face with a man of true genius”. As Morningstar embarks on a premiere screening tour across the UK, Eddie Arthur says we all owe a lot to this radical translator
2022-10-25T15:03:00+01:00By Sunny Peter
This week the UK celebrated its first Hindu prime minister, but nearly 5,000 miles away in India, Christians are being attacked and killed for their faith.
2022-10-20T10:19:00+01:00By George Pitcher
In protesting against the death of Mahsa Amini, women and girls in Iran are showing breathtaking courage. So why have we in the West been so lukewarm in our condemnation of Iranian violence against women, asks George Pitcher?
2022-10-14T09:54:00+01:00By Gavin Drake
A swathe of church leaders including the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin are concerned about Liz Truss’ plans to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Here’s what’s going on
2022-10-13T10:05:00+01:00By Tehmina Arora, ADF International
Despite child marriage being illegal in Pakistan, more than 1,000 girls are kidnapped, married to much older men and forced to become Muslims every year.
2022-10-12T15:54:00+01:00By Simon Foulds, Langham Partnership
Barely a month goes by without another controversy involving a prominent Christian leader in the West. The lack of depth and training among our leaders is a serious problem, says Simon Foulds
2022-10-11T10:32:00+01:00By Holly-Anna Petersen, Christian Climate Action
Instead of taking responsibility for clearing up our climate mess, Britons are pushing that burden onto Black and Brown people in the poorest communities around the world, says Holly-Anna Petersen
2022-10-03T10:45:00+01:00By Dr David Landrum, Open Doors
The first Christians told the authorities, “We must obey God rather than human beings!” It’s a principle Brother Andrew lived out, says Dr David Landrum
2022-09-28T08:33:00+01:00By Christopher Lamb
Giorgia Meloni is set to become Italy’s first female prime minister, but don’t be fooled by her talk of God, says Christopher Lamb
2022-09-05T13:40:00+01:00By Joseph D'Souza
Christians need to understand that sloganeering such as “reaching unreached people groups” is deeply problematic, says Bishop Joseph D’Souza
2022-09-05T07:00:00+01:00
Today marks a quarter of a century since Saint Teresa of Kolkata died. As the world continues to celebrate her life and legacy, we present ten inspirational and challenging quotes from Mother Teresa
2022-09-02T08:38:00+01:00By Martyn Whittock
Historian Martyn Whittock reflects on how Mikhail Gorbachev’s desire to reform the Eastern Bloc brought freedom of expression and religion to many
2022-09-01T08:33:00+01:00By Rev Dr Fiona Haworth
A church in Norwich is learning from the experiences of Christians 6,000 miles away, as two congregations come together to study the scriptures over Zoom
2022-08-26T14:23:00+01:00By Palamanga Ouali, Compassion
Nearly 30 percent of the world’s population - are food insecure. Here’s how the Church is stepping in to help
2022-08-25T11:04:00+01:00By Soroush (name changed)
One year on from the Allied’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, one man tells his remarkable story of finding Jesus among the pain of war, and how he is sharing the hope of Christ with his fellow countrymen
2022-08-22T14:12:00+01:00By Lois McLatchie
Today, the United Nations commemorates victims of religious-based violence. But if we think that blasphemy laws are a thing of the past, the violent stabbing of Salman Rushdie should jolt us from our comfortable trance, says Lois McLatchie
2022-08-19T11:06:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The stabbing of the author of The Satanic Verses and an old college photo of assassinated Pakistani Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto, reminds George Pitcher that living self-sacrificially is a key tenet of the Christian faith
2022-08-11T15:34:00+01:00By Tim Wyatt
Tim Wyatt explains what happened at the much anticipated Lambeth Conference, why it matters, and what the future might hold
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
2022-08-03T15:18:00+01:00By Charles Gardner
A Christian run hospital in Cameroon is offering both medical and miraculous solutions to the Fulani tribe. Charles Gardner reports
2022-08-02T09:29:00+01:00By Dr David Landrum, Open Doors
The UK government has attributed the massacre of Christians to politics, banditry, farming disputes and even climate change.
2022-07-29T10:24:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
The British-Ghanaian entrepreneur explains how his faith inspired him to build a £1m watch company
2022-07-28T09:15:00+01:00By Piyamary Shinoda
As Ron Howard’s film about the Thai football team trapped in a cave is released in the UK, one of the children tells the story of his faith and the future that followed his miraculous rescue
2022-07-12T08:42:00+01:00By Mervyn Thomas, CSW
Last week the UK hosted the International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief in London. Mervyn Thomas explains what took place, and why it matters
2022-07-08T14:14:00+01:00By Jim Harden
Since the leak of the ruling that would eventually overturn Roe v Wade, over 70 pro-life organisations across the US have been attacked - the most severe of which was the firebombing of CompassCare Pregnancy Services in Buffalo, New York. As yet, no arrests have been made. Rev Jim Harden, CompassCare’s CEO says enough is enough
2022-07-02T15:10:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
The daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu explains how her gay marriage led to a break with South Africa’s Anglican Church
2022-07-01T13:24:00+01:00By Trevor Wilson
Many people in Ukraine are hungry for God’s word – but they don’t want to read it in Russian. Now, a new Ukrainian language version is reaching more people than ever
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.
2022-06-30T10:03:00+01:00By Joseph D'Souza
Britain cannot ignore its Christian roots. It must handle the complex problem of illegal immigration in a more humane way, argues Bishop Joseph D’Souza
2022-06-27T13:32:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
Not all Christians are overjoyed at last week’s US Supreme Court ruling on abortion. Here’s why Megan Cornwell is still concerned
2022-06-07T19:45:00+01:00By Ben Cohen, Open Doors
A massacre of 50 people at a Catholic church is the latest in a string of attacks on Christians in Nigeria.
2022-06-01T14:18:00+01:00By Eddie Lyle, Open Doors
It has been 70 years since The Queen said “yes” to a life of service. That same year, an unknown Dutchman did the same. Both Elizabeth II and Brother Andrew have a lot to teach us says Eddie Lyle
2022-06-01T14:00:00+01:00By Stella Martany, Meethak Al-Khatib
When Islamic State (IS) marched into the Nineveh region of northern Iraq in 2014 and declared it a caliphate under sharia law, it destroyed one of the oldest communities of Christians in the world. Jihadists desecrated ancient churches and 50,000 Christians fled. After its capital Mosul was liberated in 2017, Al-Bishara Church was the first to reopen. Five years on, local journalists Stella Martany and Meethak Al-khatib visited on Easter Sunday to speak to the Christians tentatively reassembling their lives.
2022-05-30T16:20:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
When the gun company who made the weapon used to kill 21 people in a Texas school uses scripture to advertise their weapons, it’s time for Christians to speak up, says Emma Fowle
2022-05-27T11:28:00+01:00By Peter Cook
The Uvalde school massacre is the second mass shooting in America in less than two weeks. It’s time Christians recognised that the Second Amendment is not inerrant, says Rev Peter Cook. The sensible regulation of weapons is urgently needed
2022-05-26T13:06:00+01:00By Tim Farron MP
Australia’s recent election results are a good reminder that whatever side we’re on, Christians must respect authority while working for the common good and demanding high standards from those in leadership
2022-05-23T19:37:00+01:00By Anita Delhass, CEO, International Community of the Holy Sepulchre (ICoHS)
A distruption of the status quo may be required in order to allow real peace to prevail, says Anita Delhass
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
2022-05-11T13:02:00+01:00By Jonathan Edwards
While the Russian Orthodox Church’s endorsement of the invasion of Ukraine is abhorrent, keeping communication open has a better chance of changing hearts and minds
2022-05-10T10:51:00+01:00By John Hosier
The spirit of antichrist is present in much of the world, including Russia, says theologian and end times teacher John Hosier. He explains why world events are a challenge to church leaders to once again start preaching about the second coming of Christ
2022-05-06T11:41:00+01:00By Gwyn Williams, Feed The Hungry
Gwyn Williams has just returned from the Ukrainian-Romanian border. There, he saw the despair of people traumatised by loss, and experienced the joy of seeing the Church work together to show Christ’s love.
2022-05-05T11:35:00+01:00By Steve Stockman
It was an honour to be invited into the Pope’s presence, writes Presbyterian minister Steve Stockman
2022-04-26T16:00:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
When the Soviet Union collapsed and Chechnya descended into war, Paula O’Keefe found herself bringing the gospel to a people scarred by conflict and hungry for God
2022-04-26T11:22:00+01:00By Abi Thomas
The world needs the Church in all its breadth and diversity, says the first-ever Coptic Archbishop of London.
2022-04-22T11:38:00+01:00By Jonathan Clark, Premier Lifeline
One of the most popular hymns of all time, ‘How great thou art’ was inspired by a song that missionary Stuart Hine first heard in the Ukrainian mountains.
2022-04-22T09:20:00+01:00By Jiyun Baek
18 year-old Jiyun Baek became a Christian during lockdown and shortly afterwards set off on a short term mission trip. She explains how stepping out of her comfort zone to serve on board Logos Hope, has helped calm her anxiety
2022-04-20T13:50:00+01:00By Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford
It’s not the job of the Church to solve the issues surrounding immigration, but it is their job to offer moral guidance, says Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani
2022-04-08T12:37:00+01:00By Jenny Shaffer, Operation Mobilisation
Over two million Ukranians have now crossed into neighbouring Poland. Christians there are meeting the practical needs of refugees and holding out hope to those fleeing war
2022-04-07T14:39:00+01:00By Ben Cohen
We are increasingly living in a ‘splinternet’, where citizens in countries like Russia, China and Iran are fed a completely different reality to the one we are presented with. Here’s how Christians can make a difference
2022-03-30T14:35:00+01:00By Tim Farron MP
It isn’t just the war in Ukraine that is threatening our food supply and pushing up prices. God has given us a mandate to steward the earth well and it’s more important than ever that we look after it, says Tim Farron MP
2022-03-29T16:39:00+01:00By Nigel Biggar
Can Christians ever justify war? Yes, says Prof Nigel Biggar. He explains the just war theory, a doctrine of military ethics, and how it applies to Ukraine, while encouraging us all to keep praying for peace
2022-03-29T16:18:00+01:00By Brian Whittaker, Swindon Evangelical Church
Associate pastor Brian Whittaker welcomed 17 Ukrainian refugees to his church on Sunday
2022-03-29T15:33:00+01:00By Justin Brierley
As war rages, Justin Brierley asks Ukrainian Orthodox scholar Father Cyril Hovorun and Catholic journalist Clifford Longley about the religious beliefs motivating Vladimir Putin
2022-03-25T11:24:00+00:00By Symon Hill
Christians are called to follow a saviour who exemplified nonviolent defiance, says Symon Hill
2022-03-25T09:53:00+00:00By Mike Royal, General Secretary, Churches Together England
Our silence on racism at the borders gives the impression that some refugee lives are worth more than others, warns the Churches Together General Secretary
2022-03-25T09:36:00+00:00By Masha Holina
Masha was forced to flee Borodyanka when her city was destroyed by Russian bombing. She shares her story of the war so far
2022-03-24T10:00:00+00:00By Tim Farron MP
Jesus warned us that there would be trouble in this fallen world. But we can rejoice in his promise that he will overcome it
2022-03-22T10:55:00+00:00By Tim Wyatt
Astonishing stories of God at work are being shared on social media. Tim Wyatt explains why Christians are being urged to respond with both praise and caution
2022-03-18T10:55:00+00:00By Sharon Hastings
Christians should be aware of what is taking place in our world so we can pray. But what should we do when our own mental health makes watching the news impossible? Dr Sharon Hastings shares her story of living with schizoaffective disorder
2022-03-17T13:57:00+00:00By Gwyn Williams, Feed The Hungry
As churches come together to bring practical help and pray for Ukraine, it a powerful demonstration of God’s love
2022-03-16T21:39:00+00:00By Jonty Langley
It’s easy to paint Putin as the epitome of all evil and pray to God for victory, says Jonty Langley, but in doing so, are we forgetting our own nation’s past indiscretions and indulging in the sin of hypocrisy?
2022-03-16T15:53:00+00:00By Steve Dew-Jones, News Director at Article 18
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe may be a household name, but there are many other prisoners languishing in Iranian jails simply because they follow Jesus. We may not know their names, but we must continue to fight for their freedom
2022-03-14T21:12:00+00:00By Caroline Gregory
A Ukrainian mother, carrying her possessions in three suitcases and trying to manage her children at the same time, will not be stopping at the border to pick up your grandad’s old holey jumper that should have gone to the charity shop 15 years ago.
2022-03-14T10:47:00+00:00By Joseph D'Souza, Archbishop of the Good Shepherd Church of India
It’s not enough to sanction the Russian oligarchs, it’s time to put pressure on Putin’s spiritual oligarch too, says Bishop Joseph D’Souza
2022-03-10T15:51:00+00:00By Dr Calvin Smith, King's Evangelical Divinity School
Some Christians and Jews have viewed recent events as a partial fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy. Evangelical scholar Dr Calvin Smith looks at the biblical evidence
2022-03-09T10:45:00+00:00By Wayne Zschech
Wayne Zschech has been a church leader in Ukraine for nearly 30 years. He’s not intending to leave any time soon
2022-03-08T12:51:00+00:00By Dr Andrey Kordochkin, Russian Orthodox Priest
Dr Andrey Kordochkin introduces the open letter which nearly 300 of his fellow Russian Orthodox Priests have signed
2022-03-07T15:35:00+00:00By Martyn Whittock, Historian
Putin is not a madman. He has his reasons, and some of them are religious, explains Martyn Whittock
2022-03-04T15:25:00+00:00By Peter Lynas, Evangelical Alliance
Putin has gone to war against fundamentally Christian ideals, argues Peter Lynas
2022-03-04T14:54:00+00:00By Rev Mark Woods, Bible Society
You won't hear these stories anywhere else. But for Christians, they are an encouraging reminder that Ukrainians are people of deep conviction, who are well used to keeping the faith in dark times
2022-03-03T15:23:00+00:00By Dr Pete Phillips, Head of Digital Theology
There's a battle for truth being waged, says Pete Phillips.
2022-03-02T12:25:00+00:00By Timothy Sloan, Church leader in Ukraine
Timothy Sloan, an elder in a church in Lutsk, whose Christian community is sheltering from Russian bombs, sends an urgent message
2022-03-02T11:49:00+00:00By Steve Cox, Christians in Media
Misleading social media posts about the Ukranian conflict are proliferating, and Christians are being caught out. Steve Cox explains how you can verify before pressing the 'share' button
2022-03-01T16:43:00+00:00By George Pitcher
Prayer isn’t a shopping-list petition of God, says George Pitcher
2022-02-23T13:12:00+00:00By Tim Farron MP
Whether we believe in just war or take the path of pacifism, all Christians should inform themselves about the deepening crisis in Ukraine, and pray for peace in the region says Tim Farron
2022-02-16T16:50:00+00:00By Matthew Skirton, Operation Mobilisation
Operation Mobilisation (OM) has changed their approach to mission. Their CEO explains why
2022-02-09T10:04:00+00:00By John Scriven, Historian
German prisoners said they saw large forces behind the British lines
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
2022-01-20T09:15:00+00:00By Ben Cohen, Open Doors
Since the creation of the World Watch List 30 years ago, North Korea has consistently topped the charts as the most dangerous country to be a Christian. But now it’s been overtaken by Afghanistan. And that is having repercussions around the globe, says Ben Cohen
2021-12-21T13:02:00+00:00By Dr David Landrum, Open Doors
Amid growing hostility and proposed changes to the law, police have warned Indian Christians that they cannot protect them against violent attacks
2021-12-16T21:25:00+00:00By Oliver R Moore-Howells
Why would a married couple trade their comfortable careers for a year of wild camping in Europe? Oliver R Moore-Howells explains how following Jesus turned him into an eleutheromaniac
2021-12-16T20:53:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
Agnes Vella explains how a chance encounter with a Maltese priest in an English hospital changed her life forever
2021-11-26T16:05:00+00:00By Dan Morrice, Travel writer
After Jesus’ birth came a dramatic journey through a hostile wilderness. As Dan Morrice follows in Christ’s footsteps he considers how the lessons Jesus learned in the Negev desert shaped the man he became
2021-11-26T12:22:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
The Global Mercy will offer lifesaving surgery to some of the world’s poorest communities and state of the art training for underprivileged doctors. And it’s doing it in the name of Jesus
2021-11-12T16:46:00+00:00By Tim Osmond, Help The Persecuted
The evacuation was nearly thwarted, but God had a plan, reports a Christian charity helping to rescue Christians from the Taliban
2021-10-25T11:05:00+01:00
A record number of Muslims are converting to Christianity across the Middle East. Jamila tells her story of meeting Jesus while paralysed in a Syrian hospital
2021-10-25T10:18:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
When Argaw Ayele fled famine and war in Ethiopia to start a new life in Europe, he never dreamed that God would send him back to rescue children deemed as cursed by their tribes
2021-09-27T11:44:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
Many in the West feel powerless to help. But as Emma Fowle discovers, Christians in the UK are making a difference
2021-08-25T14:03:00+01:00By Professor Nick Megoran
Earlier this year, the British parliament declared that China is committing genocide against the Uyghur people. The list of abuses includes the imprisonment of over a million people in sinister ‘re-education camps.’
2021-08-18T13:04:00+01:00By Becky Murray
Becky Murray has rescued several children from the Taliban through her Christian charity One By One. She fears that children in the region are being abandoned by Western authorities. ”We can’t and won’t do the same,” she says
2021-08-09T13:28:00+01:00By Lois McLatchie
Under current Ugandan Covid-19 restrictions, you can go to the shops or eat in a restaurant but not attend Church. Now, in a country where 89 per cent of people are Christians, that ban is being challenged in the courts
2021-07-29T13:56:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
When Becky Murray visited Pakistan, her heart was broken by the thousands of children forced to work as slaves in the country’s brick kilns. So she set about buying their freedom, one child at a time
2021-07-01T10:49:00+01:00By Dr David Landrum
Christian and Muslims in India are being systematically raped and murdered by Hindu extremists, according to a shocking new report from Open Doors and the London School of Economics
2021-06-30T10:55:00+01:00
Here’s what 8 top Olympians have said about their Christian faith
2021-06-30T09:18:00+01:00By Stuart Weir
Speaking ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, some of the world’s top athletes share how sport has helped them in their Christian faith
2021-06-29T15:21:00+01:00By Chine McDonald
A few years ago, I went on a trip to Israel-Palestine with Christian Aid. I arrived at a mobile clinic where the other journalists and I were surrounded by young Palestinian children who excitedly practised their English on us and asked questions about SpongeBob SquarePants. After spending some time speaking ...
2021-06-29T15:19:00+01:00By Emma Fowle
The first meeting of world leaders in over a year was a disappointment, say charities
2021-06-17T10:55:00+01:00By Ben Cohen
It was the D-Day of Bible smuggling: a million Bibles secretly unloaded onto Chinese shores in one night. Forty years on, some of the key players recount the remarkable and often miraculous operation
2021-06-15T09:20:00+01:00By Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW)
There are thousands of people worldwide who have been ‘disappeared’ for their beliefs – or because of the action their faith inspires them to take.
2021-06-09T12:06:00+01:00By Becky Murray
Becky Murray’s sexual assault led her to question God’s calling on her life, until she met a nine-year-old girl who made her reconsider
2021-05-17T10:50:00+01:00By Rev Johnnie Moore
A slow-motion and largely ignored war is taking place in Africa’s most populous nation, and time is running out, says Rev Johnnie Moore
2021-05-11T14:42:00+01:00By Jonathan Downie
UK churches are still largely segregated according to race and language, says interpretation expert Jonathan Downie. Here’s some lessons we all need to learn if we want to change that
2020-04-29T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Sinkinson
Intrepid explorer Chris Sinkinson goes on a virtual world tour in search of the most valuable wooden box on earth
2019-12-18T00:00:00+00:00By Rebeca
Receiving the simple gift of a Christmas shoebox while living in Communist Romania meant a huge amount to Rebeca, and gave her a sense of belonging as she realised Christians on the other side of the world cared about her. Here's her story in full
2019-09-20T00:00:00+01:00
Bestselling author Paul Hattaway gives us a rare glimpse inside China’s underground Church
2019-07-17T00:00:00+01:00By Krish Kandiah
Did you know that the overwhelming majority of children living in residential care are not orphans? Krish Kandiah uncovers the shocking truth
2018-12-10T00:00:00+00:00
ITV News at Ten presenter Julie Etchingham recently travelled to Lebanon to see CAFOD’s work supporting Syrian refugees. During the trip she kept a diary detailing her experiences
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
2018-08-23T00:00:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
Megan Cornwell reports on the Christian case for urgent action on climate change
2018-07-19T00:00:00+01:00By Liz Dodd
Liz Dodd wasn’t expecting a spiritual encounter when she set off from England to cycle around the world. But God had other ideas
2018-06-21T00:00:00+01:00By Megan Cornwell
The leader of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics is facing increasing hostility within his own Church. Is he a heretic leading the flock astray or a revolutionary reorienting Catholics back to Christ’s vision in the New Testament? Megan Cornwell investigates
2018-03-22T00:00:00+00:00
Thousands of pilgrims will soon gather in Jerusalem to witness the Orthodox Church's biggest miracle. But is it real?
2017-10-26T00:00:00+01:00By Lucinda van der Hart
Searching through refuse tips for thrown away clothes may not sound very fashionable, but Christina Dean isn’t your average designer
2017-10-25T00:00:00+01:00By Roger Harper
One hundred years after the Balfour Declaration, evangelicals are divided on how the modern state of Israel should be viewed. Roger Harper reports
2017-05-25T00:00:00+01:00By Justin Brierley
The evangelical charismatic Church is growing exponentially in Latin America. Justin Brierley speaks to Argentinian evangelist Carlos Annacondia about what he's been seeing
2016-05-12T00:00:00+01:00By David Garrison
An unprecedented number of Muslims are becoming Christians. David Garrison, who has spent years researching the phenomenon, shares his findings.
2016-01-14T00:00:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
More than one million refugees have arrived in Lebanon after fleeing the conflict in Syria. Sam Hailes visited the country to find out how the Church is responding
2014-04-11T00:00:00+01:00By Justin Brierley
Jesus promised that signs and wonders would follow those who believe. Justin Brierley reports on how Christ's words are coming true in countries around the world today.
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