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OpinionDr Mike Townsend (1947-2023): Pioneer of blind Christian ministry
Dr Mike Townsend was never limited by his sight loss, and instead lived his life to the full, completely committed to the proclamation of the gospel and the inclusion of disabled people in the body of Christ, says Gordon Temple
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OpinionDavid Pytches (1931-2023): Bishop, charismatic pioneer and father in the faith
Rt Rev David Pytches, founder of New Wine and former vicar of St Andrews, Chorleywood, has died aged 92. Greg Downes pays tribute to a pioneer of charismatic renewal within the Anglican church
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OpinionMatthew Perry (1969-2023): The Friends star found God at his lowest moment
Matthew Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing in Friends, died at the weekend. Greg Downes pays tribute to a comic genius who had powerful encounters with God
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OpinionLoren Cunningham (1935-2023): The YWAM founder took Christ to the nations
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
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OpinionPastor Taiwo Odukoya (1956-2023): Visionary, mentor and father figure
Premier’s Director of Gospel and Music, Muyiwa Olarewaju, pays tribute to the founder of The Fountain of Life Church, a leader whose investment in the next generation went far beyond the walls of the Church
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OpinionDavid Heron (1941-2023): Premier pioneer
Premier’s former chairman has died at the age of 81. Premier’s CEO Peter Kerridge pays tribute to a kind, generous and entrepreneurial man, who helped build Premier into Europe’s largest Christian media organisation
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OpinionRev Carmel Jones (1937-2023): The visionary founder of the Pentecostal Credit Union
As the Christian community mourns the passing of a Windrush pioneer, Marcia Dixon pays tribute to a trailblazer who bought financial services to a community excluded from mainstream banking
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OpinionSinead O’Conner (1966-2023): A wanderer, priest and prophet
Dr Margaret Kennedy pays tribute to the Irish singer-songwriter who was campaigning for sexual abuse in the Church to be exposed long before it became mainstream
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OpinionPat Robertson (1930-2023): The controversial broadcaster who brought Christian TV to the mainstream
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
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OpinionTim Keller (1950-2023): The evangelical statesman was a pastor first
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
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OpinionChristian Atsu (1992-2023): ‘A devoted follower of Jesus’
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
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OpinionPelé (1940-2022): ‘God gave me the gift of knowing how to play football’
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
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Opinion‘Father, into your hands we commend Pope Benedict’s spirit’ - Read Pope Francis’s funeral homily
Pope Francis paid tribute to the life and service of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Read the text in full here
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OpinionBill Latham (1938-2022): The gifted communicator who brought Cliff Richard to faith
Best known as Cliff Richard’s right hand man, Bill Latham was a phenomenal Christian communicator who brought many into God’s kingdom says Gill Snow
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Magazine FeaturesPope Benedict XVI (1927-2022): ‘God’s Rottweiler’ was an outstanding theologian
Catherine Pepinster reports on the varied life and ministry of the late pope, who died this morning
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Magazine FeaturesEditor’s picks: 15 best features from 2022
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
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OpinionBarry Kissell (1938-2022): Joy-filled maverick, prophetic trailblazer and leader of leaders
New Zealand born Barry Kissell played a key role in the UK’s charismatic movement for over 40 years, bringing prophetic challenge and encouraging a new generation of leaders. Greg Downes remembers him
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Magazine FeaturesMike Rimmer (1961-2022): The pioneering Christian music broadcaster asked the hard questions
Mike Rimmer was a distinguished reporter and interviewer, especially during Christian music’s golden years. On top of interviewing the biggest artists, Rimmer was a passionate advocate for up and coming artists. His equally prolific Cross Rhythms colleague Tony Cummings remembers him
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OpinionJustin Welby: All who follow the Queen’s example can say, with her: ‘We will meet again’
Initial reactions from Christian leaders online suggest the Most Rev Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, struck just the right chord with his short but sweet tribute to a Queen who served God and strove to point others to him. Here’s his sermon in full
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OpinionRob Parsons OBE: My meetings with the Queen
The founder of Care for the Family recalls his meetings with the late monarch
