Church

Pope Francis May Visit War-Torn South Sudan With Archbishop Of Canterbury
Pope Francis is considering visiting the troubled nation of South Sudan with the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Tim Keller's Leaving Redeemer Presbyterian: 5 Lessons For Christian Leaders
After 28 years of service, Tim Keller is stepping down from leading the church that he planted in Manhattan. Here are five things I think we can learn from this radical move.

Tim Keller Steps Down From Redeemer Presbyterian Church
Keller, 66, is a highly-regarded and influential theologian who has won praise for his Christian apologetics ministry.

England's Cathedrals Are Not 'Too Big To Fail' Archbishop Warns
Archbishop Justin Welby warned that the Church of England will not step in to save Guildford Cathedral if planning permission for new homes was denied

8 Ways To Improve The Preaching In Your Church
I believe the Bible is vital for the flourishing of the Church. But sometimes we've got locked into stale and stagnant modes of helping people engage with the living word of God.

What Is More Important In Church â Comfy Chairs Or Historic Carved Pews?
We all want churches to thrive and grow. So surely it is no contest when an historic church such as Bath Abbey asks permission to remove the pews.

Church Comes Out Fighting For Conservative Bishop In Row Over Women's Ordination
The Archbishop of York and top women clergy are coming out fighting for a conservative bishop in a new row over female ordination.

China's Terror Laws Increasingly Used To Crack Down On Churches
Another crackdown on Christians in China is being reported. Radio Free Asia says both Catholic and Protestant congregations are being targeted in the northwestern region of Xinjiang.

Inspirational Soul Survivor Leader Mike Pilavachi Is Suffering From Heart Problems
Mike Pilavachi, the pioneer of Soul Survivor youth camps and pastor of Soul Survivor Watford, is suffering from suspected angina.

Leading Gay Cleric Jeffrey John Narrowly Rejected As Bishop In Wales
A leading gay cleric has narrowly missed out on becoming a bishop after his appointment was blocked for the fourth time.

Gavin Calver Appointed Chair Of Spring Harvest
Spring Harvest, the annual Christian festival in Minehead and Skegness, has announced Gavin Calver as the new chair of its planning group.

Pope Francis Condemns Christian Hypocrisy, Says It's 'Better To Be An Atheist'
'Scandal destroys' said the Pope yesterday, calling Catholics not to live 'a double life', and urging them not to put off conversion.

Conservative Bishop Called To Step Down In Row Over ID Cards For 'Pure' Male Clergy
A campaign to block a bishop opposed to female clergy is being launched in a renewed row over women's ordination.

Sending Out The 25: Church Of England Bishops Head To Durham For Weekend's Evangelism
Durham is the destination for 25 Church of England bishops plus all their staff next weekend for four days of evangelism.

Faithful In The Fire: The Christian Legacy Of St Polycarp
Today is the liturgical feast day of a man named Polycarp, a hero of the early Church who suffered persecution with grace. What can we learn from his life?

What Makes A Great Sermon? 5 Tips For The Perfect Preach
Preaching is at the heart of the Christian faith. It can be inspiring, but also incredibly dull. Here's 5 tips on how to do it well.