Church of England cowardice is hindering our evangelism
Angela Kinsey flipped the script because of her faith. Good for her
Bambie Thug’s Eurovision song was drenched in darkness. Stop normalising the occult
How to be wise: Confessions of a recovering idiot
Survey: Evangelicals probably won’t vote Conservative at the next election
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New schools sex ed guidance is good news for Christians
The new draft government guidance on relationships, sex and health education (RHSE) in schools has now been published. Julie Maxwell explains how it came about and what it contains - as well as how Christians can continue to hold schools to account
What Pentecost taught me about my identity in Christ
As a Black British Pentecostal Christian, Joe Aldred has never been in doubt about the power of the Holy Spirit to transform us from the inside out. It’s what allows us to be more than conquerors, he says
Starmer is right to welcome Natalie Elphicke. It’s the Christian thing to do
The Christian call to welcome does not nullify the need for justice, says George Pitcher. Whether it’s MPs, entertainers or asylum seekers, the Church’s job is not to judge. That is a matter for the judiciary
The two most misused Bible verses on mental health
The Bible doesn’t forbid Christians from grieving. Neither does it teach that you should never feel anxious, argues Rachel Newham. This mental health awareness week, she takes a fresh look at the scriptures we most often misunderstand
Church of England cowardice is hindering our evangelism
The CofE hierarchy care too much about what plays well in the liberal media - and its damaging our gospel witness, says Andy Bannister
Bambie Thug’s Eurovision song was drenched in darkness. Stop normalising the occult
‘Doomsday Blue’ was another example of a liberal backlash against the institutional church. That’s fair enough, says Tony Wilson. But the demonic imagery was a dangerous step too far, he says
5 ways to get your church moving
As Mental Health Awareness Week begins, Sharon Hastings says churches should consider how physical fitness can help boost our mental and spiritual wellbeing
Angela Kinsey flipped the script because of her faith. Good for her
Angela Kinsey challenged the writer of The Office over a line that she felt mocked her Christian beliefs. Writer/comedian Paul Kerensa remembers a similar sit(com)uation writing for a UK TV show
Islam: Navigating the choppy waters of interfaith relations
Jesus came to bring both truth and love. Has the Church followed its master when it comes to the increasingly tense and complex subject of British Islam?
The Christian festival that changed my life
From miraculous healings to unexpected salvation, eight Christians share their testimonies of what God did one summer in a very muddy field…
How to be wise: Confessions of a recovering idiot
Wisdom takes many forms, says Nick Page, including the words of scripture, the person of Jesus and our own ability to think for ourselves
How diverse friendships help bring God’s kingdom to earth
Making friends with people unlike you is the smart thing to do. Diverse relationships bring great advantage in life, business and church. But best of all, they bring God’s kingdom to earth, says Matt Bird
Islam: Navigating the choppy waters of interfaith relations
The Christian festival that changed my life
How to be wise: Confessions of a recovering idiot
How diverse friendships help bring God’s kingdom to earth
Patrick Regan: ‘I’ve never felt God so close as when I was with a bunch of homeless guys’
The charity founder on mediating between Jamaican gang leaders, facing criticism from fellow Christians, and why the Bible is full of wisdom on mental health
Dr Aaron Edwards: ‘We assume that causing offence is unchristian. But that’s nonsense’
The former theology lecturer on why he still stands by the viral social media post that cost him his job
Soul Survivors
A brand new podcast from Premier Christianity magazine explores the allegations against Mike Pilavachi. Join us as we delve into the hard truths and lessons in order to promote safer practices within the Church
Soul Survivors
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‘Evangelism is the reason for the Church’s existence’ says Pope Francis in new memoir
Pope Francis’ latest book gives readers an insight into how major historical events have shaped and influenced the pontiff, says Catherine Pepinster
Michael Palin’s Nigeria documentary ignores the persecution of Christians
Palin’s fast-paced tour of Nigeria highlights the contrasts and contradictions of the ‘giant of Africa’. But in one of the most dangerous countries in the world to be a Christian, it deserves a deeper look, says Emma Worrall
Netflix’s Testament shines a new light on the life of Moses
The new series on the Israelite’s escape from Egypt is not perfect, says Tim Bechervaise. But it did inspire him to take a closer look at a Bible story many of us are overly familiar with. And that can only be a good thing
Civil war is a prophetic warning: Christians must fight for peace
Western democracies must not be complacent, says Krish Kandiah. Civil War is an uncomfortable watch, but it may be the wake-up call we need
Survey: Evangelicals probably won’t vote Conservative at the next election
Evangelical Alliance polling suggests believers are matching shifts in the general population and tacking towards the Labour Party
Should 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.
Explained: 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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How will you push back against the inhumanity of poverty?
Christian Aid Week 2024 is just around the corner. During 12-18 May, Christians will come together to fundraise, act and pray to push back against poverty.
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'I googled "Christian festivals" and discovered the love of Jesus'
Sean O’Farrell stumbled across Creation Fest on the internet. By the end of the weekend, he’d found the truth he was searching for
‘More than 100 new local congregations have sprung up in the past five years’
The Church may be in decline in the UK, but the CofE’s latest report shows some signs of regrowth. In Blackburn, Joy Rushton says the growing numbers of children and young people attending church is down to a focus on creativity and innovation
A pilgrimage like no other
Kate Orson says following in the footsteps of the Waldensians in Italy made her grateful for freedom and challenged her to start memorising scripture
‘I’ll never stop working for peace and justice’
It is 20 years since Rev Inderjit Bhogal OBE launched the first City of Sanctuary in his home town of Sheffield. But the work of welcome, hospitality and reconciliation is more vital now than ever, he says
The domestic violence advisor: ‘God breaks my heart with what breaks his’
Faith on the frontline: Here’s what life’s like for one Christian working with domestic violence survivors
‘Deaths by despair’ are common in Blackpool. But we’re seeing Jesus changing lives
A recent study found Blackpool had the highest rate of deaths linked to alcohol, drug abuse and suicide in England – dubbed “deaths by despair”. Meet one church leader bringing the hope of Jesus
‘We wanted to make the resurrection come alive for our children’
Jono and Lucy started cooking meals from around the world and praying for other countries with their kids. Now, they’ve developed The Fisherman’s Meal, a way to experience the Easter story as a family together
The illustrator: ‘God is like my business partner. I pray about everything’
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
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