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OpinionInternational pressure could finally be turning the tide of Christian persecution in Nigeria
Ben Cohen from Open Doors explains how increased media and political attention on the plight of persecuted Christians in Nigeria is having a positive effect
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The Big PictureFaith under fire
In Nigeria’s Plateau state, pastors and their congregations face relentless attacks from Fulani herders. Despite losing loved ones, homes and livelihoods, these faith leaders continue to serve their traumatised communities, declaring: “We still have faith in God.”
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OpinionWhat the British Church can learn from Palestinian Christians
Growing up in Palestine, Jack Nassar’s Christian faith was never theoretical. Even trying to get to church on a Sunday was fraught with difficulties, yet they continued to persevere. Perhaps British Christians could learn some lessons from those whose faith has been forged under fire, he says
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OpinionAlexei Navalny wasn’t just the face of Russian opposition to Putin. He was a Christian martyr
The Russian opposition leader who was reportedly killed with frog poison, was memorising Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount in four languages before his death. Rev Peter Crumpler shares how extensively Navalny wrote about his Christian faith and how it sustained him through imprisonment and opposition politics
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OpinionAs Iran teeters on the brink of civil war, Christians are called to justice, mercy and prayer
With Iran experiencing brutal crackdowns on protesters and US military forces positioned nearby, the Middle East faces another potential crisis. But as Christians witness this unfolding tragedy, we’re not called to respond with panic or indifference, says Tim Farron MP, but with humble dependence on God
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OpinionChurch leaders are condemning Christian Zionism. But they don’t speak for all Christians in the holy land
Church leaders in Jerusalem have called Christian Zionism a “damaging ideology”. But Elijah Dobner notes their letter fails to define the term, or take account for the diverse range of viewpoints which exist among Christians in the holy land
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OpinionTrump’s grab for Greenland shouldn’t steal our peace
As the US president’s threats over Greenland unsettle world order, Tim Farron MP reflects on a tumultuous start to the new year. Whether persecution or war, Christians shouldn’t stick their heads in the sand, he says, but neither should we lose them. When the world shakes, God’s kingdom still stands firm
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Magazine FeaturesWhen rock meets Orthodoxy
An ancient Christian tradition is making surprising inroads into the world of alternative rock. From Lacey Sturm’s alt-metal to HolyName’s metalcore, musicians are finding depth, discipline and meaning in Eastern Orthodoxy. Mike Starkey explains what’s behind the trend
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OpinionIran in upheaval: What the protests mean for Christians
As an internet blackout sweeps the country and thousands of protestors take to the streets, Steve Dew-Jones says it is about time the world’s media picks up on what is happening in Iran. Could it finally be time for change in the country with one of the world’s fastest growing Christian communities?
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OpinionEpstein’s crimes are no different from those my Christian charity see every day
Jeffrey Epstein’s wealth and high-profile contacts put sex trafficking in the spotlight, says Matt Roper. But on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the fight against abuse and exploitation - whether on a private island or in a poor Brazilian town - goes on. And it looks scarily familiar wherever it happens
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OpinionMaduro is out. What next for Venezuela’s Christians?
The US government’s removal of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro brings much uncertainty for the country’s religious leaders, says Anna Lee Stangl
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ReviewsLinguistic diversity is God’s blueprint, not his curse
This book challenges the idea that linguistic diversity is a curse, arguing instead that God delights in speaking through many languages—affirming his truth while honouring our distinct cultural identities
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OpinionEpiphany explained
Fancy a dip in a freezing cold lake to start the new year? Karen Miller takes a look at the Christian festival of Epiphany - and how church traditions around the world commemorate the day that Jesus was revealed as the saviour of the world
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InterviewsHeidi Baker on miracles, healing and loving people who want to kill you
Miraculous reports of healing and revival surround the globally renowned missionary, Heidi Baker. But she has also spent years living under the shadow of extreme persecution in northern Mozambique. Here, she explains how God confronted her with the call to love Islamist terrorists even as she was facing an active threat of kidnap
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OpinionWhy, as a Christian, I’m joining Jews in lighting Chanukah candles
As anti-semitism rises around the world, Rev Peter Ould says now is a good time for Christians to demonstrate solidarity with Jews
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InterviewsMultimillionare banker John Studzinski: ‘The more money I make, the more I can give away’
He’s on first-name terms with popes and prime ministers and has given much of his wealth away. But Catholic philanthropist John Studzinski believes generosity isn’t just about money – time and talent matter just as much as treasure.
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News AnalysisThe A–Z of Christian news in 2025
From big baptisms to a controversial KFC advert; the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer to a new pontiff, it’s been an eventful 12 months for the global Church. Here’s our definitive guide
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OpinionChristians around the world are more hopeful than ever about what God is doing
A ground breaking global survey of church leaders reveals a renewed optimism for mission and evangelism, says Jason Watson. But in a rapidly changing world, there is an urgent need for cross-cultural collaboration, a strong digital presence and more work to share the good news with the wealthy
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OpinionEditor’s picks: 15 best stories from 2025
To conclude a 2025 that featured everything from challenging expose-style reporting and extraordinary testimonies to pastoral wisdom and cultural analysis, our editor Sam Hailes shares his favourite articles from the past year
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News AnalysisMeet the Kenyan Christians worshipping in the shadow of al-Shabaab
In the Kenyan town of Mandera, Christians live in daily fear of violence from Islamic militants crossing the border from Somalia. Journalist Simon Vera reports from the border town caught in the crosshairs and speaks to pastors and Christians who refuse to flee
