All US Church articles
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News AnalysisShould Brian Houston return to ministry?
The Hillsong founder is one of many Christian leaders who appear to have brushed off past scandals, and made a quick return to the pulpit.
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OpinionEvery Christian should be troubled by Trump’s abuse of scripture
Donald Trump is advertising a $60 Bible with ‘God bless the USA’ printed on the cover. The former President is wrong to use scripture as a weapon against his political enemies, says Mark Woods
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News AnalysisExplained: Why is everyone up in arms about “Christ is King”?
A row has exploded on X (formerly Twitter) over the phrase “Christ is King”. Surely this is something all Christians believe. So why has it become contentious? Heather Tomlinson explains
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OpinionSandra Crouch (1942-2024): Gospel legend and church pioneer
Sandra Crouch was a legend of the American Gospel scene, performing with everyone from Janis Joplin to Michael Jackson. But church ministry always came first for the singer-songwriter and her twin brother, Andraé
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OpinionThe CofE is going in the wrong direction on racial diversity. There is a better way
The Church of England should not be adopting the language of Critical Race Theory or importing the US culture war on racism, says Dr Ian Paul
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Regular ColumnistsWho would Jesus shout at?
Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn has been on the receiving end of abuse hurled by Christian protesters. It’s got him thinking - who would Jesus shout at?
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Opinion9 tips for better preaching
Comedian turned preacher Andy Kind shares his best pieces of advice
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OpinionIt’s Trump vs Biden. Again. What UK Christians need to know
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
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ReviewsWorried about young people deconstructing their faith? This book might help you
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
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OpinionThe Christian faith of Justin and Hailey Bieber
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?
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ReviewsElisabeth Elliot - Lucy S R Austen
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. ...
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OpinionThe death of Christianity in the West has been greatly exaggerated
The tide is turning on belief in God. There’s a growing interest in the Christian message, says Stephen McAlpine
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ReviewsPracticing the Way: A life changing guide to being a disciple of Jesus
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
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News AnalysisExplained: Who is Mike Bickle and what are the allegations against him?
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
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OpinionMillions saw an advert for Jesus at the Superbowl. So why are Christians upset?
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?
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OpinionShould Christians attend a same-sex wedding?
It is an incredibly complex issue, says John Stevens, but not one we should divide over
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OpinionThe National Prayer Breakfast was a reminder of gospel hope amid political division
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
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Real LifeCharlie Mackesy’s ‘Jesus at the Door’ illustration is changing lives
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
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Magazine Features‘The Bible belt is a death belt’ Why Christians must drop the death penalty
The death penalty would not stand a chance in America, and perhaps the world, if it weren’t for Christians, writes Shane Claiborne
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OpinionIn Trump we trust? Most evangelicals are still backing him
As Donald Trump celebrates an overwhelming victory in the US’s first election contest of 2024, Jared Stacy notes that most white evangelicals are among his supporters. What does this mean for the future of the American Church?
