2024-03-15T16:43:00+00:00By Andy Kind
Comedian turned preacher Andy Kind shares his best pieces of advice
2024-03-15T16:30:00+00:00By Jared Stacy
There’s a sense of déjà vu about this year’s US presidential election. Jared Stacey explores how we can pray for the Church in America
2024-03-15T13:47:00+00:00By Heather Tomlinson
An viral essay by historian Ted Giola says we need to act now if we want to save art and culture from the dopamine rush that is enslaving us all.
2024-03-15T11:55:00+00:00By Jonty Langley
Was John Cena’s flesh really the most problematic thing about the Oscars? Christians need to get better at picking their battles, says Jonty Langley
2024-03-15T11:38:00+00:00By Reinhold Titus
African missionaries are challenging the modern missionary mindset, says Operation Mobilisation’s Reinhold Titus
2024-03-15T11:12:00+00:00By James Mildred
Concerns are growing that Christian organisations could be blacklisted by the government’s new definition of extremism, says James Mildred
2024-03-15T10:32:00+00:00By John Heathershaw
Church leaders are wasting their time when they call for Ukraine to negotiate or for Russia to retreat. There’s a reason why they aren’t being listened to, explains John Heathershaw
2024-03-14T14:17:00+00:00By Tim Wyatt
It may soon be possible for women to have an abortion up to term for any reason via pills by post. Pro-life groups have reacted with horror to the proposals.
2024-03-13T10:13:00+00:00By Matthew Barns
Amid growing intolerance and persecution, the Christian population in Iraq is declining rapidly. Urgent prayer is needed for this community, who have been present in the region for almost 2,000 years
2024-03-11T14:12:00+00:00By Katie Norouzi
A new document has revealed how The Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF) pressured some of its employees to resign. In a “Legalities of leavers” document seen by Premier, UCCF outlined how a contract of employment could be terminated, and even suggested the organisation would not “stay within the law” if employment law were to clash with “the ministry.” In sharing her story, Katie Norouzi illustrates how this policy worked on the ground and the impact it had.
2024-03-08T11:06:00+00:00By Roger Kiska
An angry mob hurled abuse at pro-life students in Manchester, yet Christians are arrested for praying silently outside abortion clinics. It’s not OK, says Roger Kiska
2024-03-08T09:50:00+00:00By Emily Beater
In honour of International Women’s Day, the female staff at Christian publisher, SPCK, share their favourite books by women authors
2024-03-06T20:24:00+00:00By Simon Foulds
This World Book Day, Simon Foulds challenges us to think twice before we buy another book. Could we put that money to better use resourcing leaders in the majority world who do not have the materials they need to study God’s word?
2024-03-06T20:02:00+00:00
On World Book Day, 13 contributors to Premier Christianity share the Christian book that has fundamentally impacted their faith, or is currently rocking their world
2024-03-06T15:19:00+00:00By Heather Tomlinson
Rejecting scripture as the arbiter of Christian belief and replacing it with your own personal judgements is destructive, say the authors of a new book on deconstruction. The fightback is on
2024-03-06T11:06:00+00:00By Portia Berry-Kilby
Stephen Baldwin made headlines last week when he asked for prayers for his daughter, Hailey and her husband, Justin Bieber. But what do we know about the couple’s personal faith?
2024-03-05T18:00:00+00:00By Giles Gough
Those who dismiss the Dune series as being anti-religious are not looking close enough, says Giles Gough. The epic saga is a lesson in how not to abuse faith and power
2024-03-04T16:25:00+00:00By Jeff Lucas
There have been times when I’ve viewed God like a cosmic policeman, admits Jeff Lucas. But he isn’t the God of the gotcha. He’s good.
2024-03-04T15:24:00+00:00By Thomas Creedy
If you are among the millions of people who’ve read Elisabeth Elliot’s bestselling book Through Gates of Splendor (Tyndale), then this biography’s subject will be familiar to you. If not, then keep reading, because evangelicalism on both sides of the Atlantic has been heavily influenced by Elliot.
2024-03-04T15:23:00+00:00By Tony Cummings
Interested in revival, the birth of Christian rock music or charismatic renewal? Don’t miss this book, says our reviewer
2024-03-04T15:20:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
This commentary on Ecclesiastes will make you grateful that this strange book is in your Bible, says our reviewer
2024-03-04T15:18:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
John Mark Comer’s latest book is a must-read, says our reviewer
2024-03-04T15:16:00+00:00By Chris Llewellyn and Rend Collective
Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn has been having ice cold baths every morning. It’s got him thinking about the meaning of baptism
2024-03-04T15:11:00+00:00By Lucy Peppiatt
Proclaiming God’s nature and power brings peace and perspective, says Lucy Peppiatt
2024-03-04T15:06:00+00:00By Claire Musters
Noirine Khaitsa explains how she was lifted out of poverty and given an education through Compassion’s child sponsorship programme
2024-03-04T13:59:00+00:00By Jon Kuhrt
Church-based food banks, homeless shelters and warm hubs have all grown at an incredible rate in recent years. But are they really working to reduce poverty?
2024-03-04T13:53:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
Debra Green OBE was planting churches, preaching and pioneering social action work when few female leaders were moving in those spaces. Ahead of Mother’s Day, she’s joined by son, Josh Green, who leads youth ministry for 24-7 Prayer, to discuss prodigal sons, working in ministry and what happened when the police arrived on their doorstep
2024-03-04T13:43:00+00:00By Sindre Deschington
Christianity is spreading at an astonishing pace in Nepal. Photojournalist Sindre Deschington gives us an exclusive glimpse inside the former Hindu kingdom
2024-03-04T13:38:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
The leader of Prayer Storm on wimpish prayers, speaking in tongues with his ten-year-old and the incomparable joy of learning to commune with God
2024-03-04T13:31:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
When Matt Rundle joined a church trip to South East Asia, his heart was broken by what he witnessed. Now he’s on a mission to use his passion for surfing to tackle sex exploitation
2024-03-04T13:21:00+00:00By Paul Woolley
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 on the frontline
2024-03-04T13:15:00+00:00By Martin Saunders
Sam Bankman-Fried was on course to become the world’s first trillionaire, before his virtual empire spectacularly collapsed in scandal. He’s due to be sentenced later this month, but Martin Saunders says there’s a surprising lesson the Church can learn from him
2024-03-04T13:03:00+00:00By Chine McDonald
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Chine McDonald pays tribute to the wisdom of older women
2024-03-04T12:35:00+00:00
St Martin-in-the-Fields church has provided the backdrop to a new immersive sound and light experience which celebrates the natural world.
2024-03-04T10:08:00+00:00By David Smyth and Evangelical Alliance in Northern Ireland
Nothern Ireland is far more Christian than others parts of the UK. David Smyth takes a closer look at the data
2024-03-04T09:41:00+00:00By Hope Together
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2024-03-01T16:16:00+00:00By Tim Bechervaise
Nominated for a record-breaking seven Brit awards, RAYE has spoken openly about her Christian upbringing, her battles with addiction and experiences of rape and sexual assault, and her return to faith
2024-02-29T16:30:00+00:00By Heather Tomlinson
The owner of GB News and father of the former Mumford & Sons banjo player has come under fire for recent activity on social media
2024-02-29T15:23:00+00:00By Karen Saunders and Church Army
As Idris Elba joins the celebrities campaigning for an end to serious youth violence, Karen Saunders says knife crime is not just an urban issue. It’s growing fastest in rural areas and is a problem that the whole Church should care about
2024-02-29T11:38:00+00:00By Matt Jolley
The message of season four of the hit TV show based on the life of Jesus is simply this: there is potential and purpose in every moment of our lives. God is interested in it all, says Matt Jolley
2024-02-28T15:45:00+00:00By Tony Wilson
The Netflix adaptation of David Nicholl’s book uses story and time to reveal how Dexter and Emma are formed by events and choices. It’s the same way that God writes all our stories, says Tony Wilson
2024-02-28T11:29:00+00:00By Derek Walker
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Stuart Hine’s classic hymn, Matt Redman has recorded a new, star-studded version of ‘How great thou art’ to raise money for Ukraine, the country that inspired it
2024-02-28T10:49:00+00:00By Jago Wynne and Rector, Holy Trinity Clapham
Yet there were some glimmers of hope, says Rev Jago Wynne. Here’s what a way forward for the CofE might look like
2024-02-22T20:33:00+00:00By James Mildred and Director of Communications, CARE
This week’s Westminster meltdown was a seriously bad look for Britain, and damaging for our democracy, says James Mildred. Vital issues are at stake, and we need our leaders to model convicted civility.
2024-02-22T16:03:00+00:00By Osoba Otaigbe and Gather movement
150 Christian leaders gathered at Gateway Church in Leeds last month for a one day conference to explore how to better build intercultural churches. Rev Osoba Otaigbe, who instigated the event, shares some of the group’s findings
2024-02-22T15:14:00+00:00By Tim Dieppe and Head of public policy, Christian Concern
As the church’s governing body prepares for another round of debates over same-sex relationships and the decision to host raves in cathedrals causes consternation, Tim Dieppe suggests that radical repentance is the only way to stop the rot
2024-02-21T15:02:00+00:00By Michael Coren
Prayer is central in all that we do but at times of agony it matters more than ever, says Michael Coren
2024-02-21T09:39:00+00:00By Guy Hewitt and Director of racial justice, Church of England
The horror of evil is not that it is rare, but that it is so common and banal, says Guy Hewitt
2024-02-21T09:10:00+00:00By Rt Rev John Pritchard and Former Bishop of Oxford
The Bishop of Buckingham and former Premier trustee, Rt Rev Dr Alan Wilson, has passed away at the age of 68. He was well known for his advocacy on behalf of church abuse survivors and for encouraging the Church to embrace the opportunities provided by digital media. The former Bishop of Oxford Rt Rev John Pritchard pays tribute to him
2024-02-20T12:50:00+00:00By Krish Kandiah
Alexei Navalny fearlessly fought against corruption in Russia and was poisoned, imprisoned and now, allegedly murdered by the state. Dr Krish Kandiah asks what we can learn from the life, death and faith of the activist was also an atheist-turned-Christian
2024-02-20T11:03:00+00:00By Compassion UK
Noirine Khaitsa is the Senior Manager of Sponsorship Product Support at Compassion International. She was herself born into poverty and here shares her first-hand testimony of how one local church and one sponsor equipped her to become a university graduate bringing change to children in poverty on a global scale.
2024-02-19T17:23:00+00:00By Tim Wyatt
It’s three years since the Church of England pledged a sweeping programme of reform to overturn racist culture in the Church. Following Racial Justice Sunday, Tim Wyatt asks what progress has been made
2024-02-19T15:51:00+00:00By Stephen McAlpine
The tide is turning on belief in God. There’s a growing interest in the Christian message, says Stephen McAlpine
2024-02-16T09:53:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
When Covid-19 gripped the globe, John Mark Comer’s The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry became a worldwide bestseller. Four years later, his next book offers a transformational approach to walking with Jesus, says Chris Goswami
2024-02-15T12:55:00+00:00By Fergus Butler Gallie
Fergus Butler-Gallie suggest some other ecclesiastical-themed breaks that could also come with a hefty price tag
2024-02-15T10:13:00+00:00By Tim Farron MP
Amid growing conflict in the Middle East and continued aggression in Ukraine, rumours of a third world war and conscription abound. How should Christians respond in a time of deepening international crisis?
2024-02-14T12:01:00+00:00By Tim Wyatt
The International House of Prayer (IHOPKC) movement has cut all ties with its founder, Mike Bickle, after concluding accusations of sexual misconduct were true. Tim Wyatt explains what has been happening
2024-02-14T09:25:00+00:00By Abi Thomas
Just because you’re on a Christian dating site doesn’t mean that everyone you meet there will share your views on love, sex and marriage, says Abigail Thomas. In fact, her research showed just the opposite
2024-02-13T12:24:00+00:00By Andrew Bunt
Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday fall on the same date this year. But what do a commercialised day celebrating romance and a period of religious fasting have in common? A surprising amount, suggests Andrew Bunt
2024-02-13T12:19:00+00:00By Sam Brown and LICC
Christians may be in the minority, but we can still work for the good of wherever we are, says Sam Brown. If we do so, we’ll bring God’s shalom to a disillusioned and hurting world this Lent
2024-02-13T11:48:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
Communicating the Gospel in 60 seconds was always going to be a tricky task, says Sam Hailes. Did the He Gets Us campaign miss the mark on repentance? Was it a colossal waste of money? Or was its message of grace, one our culture desperately needs to hear?
2024-02-13T10:07:00+00:00By Christian Conference Trust
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2024-02-12T10:22:00+00:00By Rich Di Castiglione and Worship pastor, KXC
When worship pastor, Rich Dicas, visited Asbury University last year, what he experienced of God changed him – and his church – profoundly. Now, they’ve written a song to help all of us do the same
2024-02-09T16:43:00+00:00By Dr Daniel Johnson
This year marks 350 years since the writer of ‘When I survey the wondrous cross’ was born. Dr Daniel Johnson takes a closer look at one of Isaac Watts’ lesser-known works
2024-02-09T12:17:00+00:00By Tim Bechervaise
Being a Christian is about your everyday walk with Jesus, not just what you say in public – and that is as true for celebrities with a faith as it is for us all, says Tim Bechervaise
2024-02-09T11:11:00+00:00By Richard Reddie and Director of Justice, Churches Together
Love or justice? It isn’t really a choice, says Richard Reddie, as churches across Britain and Ireland mark Racial Justice Sunday by praying and taking action to address inequality and discrimination
2024-02-08T10:00:00+00:00By Church of England bishops
Eight bishops in the Church of England have today released a new document entitled ‘A theological vision’. Here’s the text in full
2024-02-08T09:56:00+00:00By Claire Gilbert
Following King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, Claire Gilbert writes an open letter about the lessons she learned while battling the illness, and the strength she drew from the teachings of the ancient mystic, Julian of Norwich
2024-02-07T11:48:00+00:00By John Stevens and National director, FIEC
It is an incredibly complex issue, says John Stevens, but not one we should divide over
2024-02-07T09:58:00+00:00By Malcolm Patten
The numbers of asylum seekers turning to churches for help is rising fast, says Rev Dr Malcolm Patten. Here’s how church leaders can wisely help them find or continue in their Christian faith
2024-02-06T12:34:00+00:00By Evan L John
Despite Suella Braverman’s claims, the Church is not to blame for Abdul Ezedi remaining in the UK, says Evan L John. It’s a broken system that deports vulnerable Christians and allows violent criminals to remain. MPs should stop slinging mud and work out how to make assessments safer
2024-02-05T15:19:00+00:00By Jack Nassar
The plight of persecuted Palestinian Christians is being forgotten, including among Christians in the West, argues Jack Nasser
2024-02-02T14:49:00+00:00By Carrie Lloyd
Amid the raucous ructions that often divide US politics, Carrie Lloyd saw a desire for togetherness that gave her hope at the National Prayer Breakfast. And with hope and prayer, we can move mountains, she says
2024-02-02T09:16:00+00:00By Nay Dawson
A former team leader at the Christian charity UCCF apologises for her part in developing an “unhealthy” culture that “damaged” employees
2024-02-01T15:26:00+00:00By George Pitcher
The killing and displacement of Gazans must be stopped, says George Pitcher. It’s time for Christians to demand the British government cease supplying arms to Israel
2024-02-01T12:25:00+00:00By Stephen K
As the war continues in Ukraine, life is indescribably hard for the millions still living there. But bringing the word of God to people in their heart language is more vital than ever, says Steven K*, however dangerous
2024-02-01T12:08:00+00:00By Scott McNamara and Founder, Jesus at the Door
Scott McNamara explains how his ‘Jesus at the Door’ evangelistic card, birthed on the streets of Northern Ireland and illustrated by Oscar award winning artist Charlie Mackesy is reaching thousands with the gospel
2024-02-01T11:32:00+00:00By Tony Wilson
Can a ‘sexy’ poster of Christ serve as a good invitation to church? Or does the furore that has surrounded it say more about our relationship with our body than the artist’s actual intention?
2024-01-31T15:52:00+00:00By Al Gordon and SAINT
It’s one year since an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Kentucky caught the world’s attention. Many church leaders from around the world travelled to Asbury University and ‘natural sceptic’ Al Gordon was among them. He tells the story of what God did, how it changed his life and why he believes revival is not just possible, but imperative
2024-01-31T15:46:00+00:00By Jeff Lucas
The author and teaching pastor doesn’t want to go back to his first faith. But his first love is another matter
2024-01-31T15:34:00+00:00By Alan Palmer
Jessica Wärnberg has a background in religious history and the history of art; she certainly brings an artistic touch to this magnificent book. Painting word pictures using shades, colour and contrast, Wärnberg demonstrates rigorous research and a deft touch in handling complex historical material. This is a majestic piece of ...
2024-01-31T15:33:00+00:00By Thomas Creedy
It’s always a good sign when a book makes you miss your stop on the tube. One is that kind of book; it draws you in and forces you to consider just how good the gospel really is.
2024-01-31T15:32:00+00:00By Rev Jules Middleton
Matt Holman’s book is the product of many years honing his gift of prophecy and teaching it to others. The result is a well-constructed yet simple book, full of practical advice.
2024-01-31T15:31:00+00:00By Heather Tomlinson
In modern British politics, discussion about Christianity and its positive contribution to society is unusual. So a book by a sitting MP, which bemoans our collective loss of Judeo-Christian ethics and argues for their reintroduction into government policy, is welcome.
2024-01-31T15:26:00+00:00By Chris Llewellyn and Rend Collective
Questions are healthy. If you’re in an environment where voicing doubts is forbidden, then watch out, says Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn. You could be in a cult
2024-01-31T15:20:00+00:00By NT Wright
Tom Wright answers your questions
2024-01-31T15:18:00+00:00By David Instone-Brewer
The identity of Cain’s wife has long troubled Christians. David Instone-Brewer proposes a new way of thinking about the problem
2024-01-31T15:17:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
When Mark Gee went AWOL from the Spanish Foreign Legion, he was sent to their notorious penal work section as a punishment. There, a dramatic encounter with an effigy of Jesus turned his life around
2024-01-31T15:05:00+00:00
Eight Christians pay tribute to the thinkers who have most influenced them
2024-01-31T14:58:00+00:00By Megan Cornwell
When baby Miracle was found discarded in a drain in Uganda, local resident Gladys feared the worst. But thanks to the support of neighbours and a local Compassion-run project, a new family is learning to thrive
2024-01-31T14:56:00+00:00By Heather Tomlinson
As a survey suggests a quarter of young people would ban the Bible if it contained hate speech, and Christians are wrongfully arrested while street preaching, Heather Tomlinson investigates: Is our freedom of speech being eroded?
2024-01-31T14:51:00+00:00
Every minute in sub-Saharan Africa, enough plastic waste to cover a football pitch is openly dumped or burned.
2024-01-31T14:36:00+00:00By Samuel Nwachukwu and CalledOut Music
Worship music on your wedding night? I don’t think so, says musician and worship pastor, Samuel Nwachukwu, otherwise known as Calledout Music. Our playlists should not be explicit, vulgar or packed with filth, but music is a good gift from God, he says
2024-01-31T14:24:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
The author, podcaster and leader of IF:Gathering on platform, preaching to men and why she’s as happy teaching the Bible in her living room as she is to thousands
2024-01-31T14:17:00+00:00By Paul Woolley
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 on the frontline
2024-01-31T14:13:00+00:00By Martin Saunders
Taylor Swift isn’t the light of the world. And she can’t fill our culture’s God-shaped hole. But the biggest pop star on the planet does identify as a Christian
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