All US Church articles
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ReviewsKeeping a Christian organisation Christian isn't easy. Can this book help?
Bill Simmons’ new book offers a simple yet thoughtful framework for keeping Christian organisations rooted in faith. But while its “Pause, Psalm, and Pray” model is commendable, it struggles to hold up as a standalone resource, says our reviewer
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Opinion3 ways Christians must respond to the latest church shooting horror
A shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis has left two children dead and 17 injured. In the midst of such tragedy, it’s easy to dismiss prayer in favour of more tangible responses, but Billy Hallowell urges that it is still the most powerful tool in the Church’s arsenal
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Magazine FeaturesWe've learned all we can from US megachurches. Let's be inspired by the Global Majority Church
The problem with Christianity in the UK is that we’re looking in the wrong direction, says Nick Page. It’s time to stop assuming our brothers and sisters across the pond have all the answers, and look to the example of Christians in the Majority World
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InterviewsKirk Franklin: ‘People have questioned my integrity. But my love for Jesus is paramount in everything I do’
He’s been scrutinised as intensely as he’s been celebrated but for Kirk Franklin, however painful, the criticism comes with the calling. The 20-time Grammy winner opens up about the toll of ministry, the traumas he’s still healing from and why his faith feels truer than ever
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OpinionJimmy Swaggart (1935-2025): The complex case of the TV evangelist who fell from grace
US evangelist, Jimmy Swaggert, has died aged 90. He leaves behind a complex legacy, that includes scandal as well as service to the gospel. Sin should not be excused, says Billy Hallowell, but grace can be extended in remembrance too
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Magazine FeaturesI love the UK. But I fear the church is asleep
Writing on his 90th birthday, RT Kendall pleads with Christian leaders to return to orthodox doctrine
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OpinionDr Michael Brown has been accused of sexual misconduct. He should not return to ministry
An independent report has said the prominent Christian apologist Dr Michael Brown engaged in “sexually abusive misconduct” yet those who commissioned the report have cleared him to return to ministry. We must not confuse forgiveness with re-admittance to leadership - it’s re-traumatising for victims and unsafe for the Church, argues Gavin Drake
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OpinionT.D. Jakes has retired from leading The Potter’s House megachurch. But this isn’t the end
He built a 30,000-strong church, advised presidents, produced and starred in films, and led record labels — all on his way to becoming a household name in the Christian world. Now, after 50 years in ministry, T.D Jakes is stepping down — but he isn’t stepping away, says George Luke
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InterviewsWorship leader turned pastor Tauren Wells: ‘My mission is to call greatness out of others’
The pastor and ‘Hills and valleys’ singer reflects on the voices that shaped him, the disappointment that almost derailed him, and why he believes today’s young men don’t need a platform – they need a father
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OpinionHailey Bieber has berated believers. Is she right?
Following the news that Hailey Bieber has attacked preachers for their use of alliteration, Jonty Langley asks whether this just another sign of our consumer church culture, or if the celebrity’s criticism is correct
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OpinionWas Donald Trump ‘Saved by God to Make America Great Again’?
During his inauguration speech, the President of the United States claimed, “I was saved by God to make America great again.” Andy Witherall considers the parallels between Trump’s words and a Christian understanding of salvation
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ReviewsJordan Peterson is wrestling with God. Is he a Christian?
Renowned Canadian psychologist and bestselling author Jordan Peterson is delving deeper into the Bible. We Who Wrestle with God tackles themes of sin, morality, and purpose. But does this 505-page tome mark his arrival at faith - or is he still on the journey?
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OpinionBible Boom: How Gen Z’s search for spirituality is renewing faith in America
As sales of Bibles in the US surge, Dr John Farquhar Plake says there’s a new hunger for spirituality among young people
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Real Life‘Casting out demons is the easiest evangelism I’ve ever done’
Real life ghostbuster Chris DeFlorio says the Church needs to “wake up” to the realities of spiritual warfare this Halloween
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InterviewsPreston Perry: ‘I used to try and win the argument. Now I try and win the heart’
The apologist and spoken word poet on growing up in gangs, finding Christ – and how God convicted him about his old approach to evangelism
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OpinionNo, you cannot compare Trump’s conviction to Jesus’ crucifixion
When US author and speaker Eric Metaxas recently shared a post that compared Donald Trump’s guilty verdict to Christ’s, Christians around the world were rightly horrified. It is not OK, says Dr Krish Kandiah
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OpinionPete Greig: ‘We need to pray for America – and the world’
Donald Trump has been found guilty of fraud, leaving American Christians potentially more divided than ever. In the middle of crises, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, says the founder of 24-7 Prayer. Here’s why we should press in when the going gets tough - and how to do it
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ReviewsNice Churchy Patriarchy - Liz Cooledge Jenkins
If you agree that Christian women are victims of the patriarchy and the evils of traditional gender roles, then you might value these anecdotes of a feminist navigating her way through the American Church. Otherwise, I do not find much to commend it. Liz Cooledge Jenkins recounts ...
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ReviewsLife in the Negative World - Aaron M Renn
Christians in the UK have long lived in what Aaron Renn calls the “negative world”, receiving hostility and suspicion from the wider culture because of our beliefs. The secularisation of the USA, where Renn lives, has been slower, but this book examines the phenomenon and suggests solutions. ...
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Magazine FeaturesHow to root out narcissism from our churches
The catastrophic impact of leaders falling from grace is damaging the Church. But this isn’t just about sex scandals. In order to understand the problem we need to go much deeper
