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A new framework for mission is needed

Simon Foulds Wed 6 Sep 2023 14:11 BST

If we are serious about using missions to develop disciples around the world and impact communities in the long-term then we must prioritise approaches that benefit the reached more than the 'reachers'.

A dialogue on Judaism and the environment

Irene Lancaster and Richard Schwartz | Sun 3 Sep 2023 9:18 BST

A dialogue between Professor Richard Schwartz, President Emeritus of the Jewish Vegetarians of North American and Dr Irene Lancaster, Chair of the Broughton Park Jewish Christian Dialogue Group and author of Deconstructing the Bible.
Pakistan's Christians live in fear of mob justice

Nasir Saeed | Fri 1 Sep 2023 8:50 BST

Since the Quran burning incident in Sweden, Pakistan has witnessed an increasing number of allegations of blasphemy cases against Christians.
The Church of England's decline is taking its toll on frontline clergy morale

Julian Mann | Fri 1 Sep 2023 8:37 BST

It is sad that the Church of England clergy surveyed by The Times have not made the connection between their own low morale and the left-wing bureaucratic institution they work for.
New report proves religion far from dead in China

David Goodwin | Thu 31 Aug 2023 8:51 BST

A new research project has delivered an unprecedented range of insights into the religious and spiritual practices of the world's most populous nation.
Is Jesus' yoke woke?

Kelly Williams | Wed 30 Aug 2023 12:30 BST

Since 2010 this word has expanded and been somewhat hijacked by both liberal and conservative politics.
Is your town a good place to grow old?

Peter Crumpler | Tue 29 Aug 2023 9:00 BST

It's true that generally people are living longer and in better health than in generations before, but there are increasing challenges for older men and women in our communities.
How long before a UK Christian politician gets the Finland treatment?

Julian Mann | Tue 29 Aug 2023 8:45 BST

As the Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen begins her trial at Helsinki's Court of Appeal on Thursday for her Christian belief in traditional marriage, the silence from Western political leaders is deafening.
What does the case of baby killing nurse Lucy Letby tell us about our society?

David Robertson | Mon 28 Aug 2023 9:05 BST

Our confused society can hardly define evil, let alone deal with it.
Sharing the Gospel from South Africa to Scotland

Christian Today | Mon 28 Aug 2023 8:17 BST

Evangelist and apologist Steve Osmond speaks to Christian Today about the spiritual climate in his native South Africa and Scotland, where he's just taken up a new role at the Solas Centre for Public Christianity.
What in the world is God doing?

Martin Davie | Sun 27 Aug 2023 9:15 BST

Theologian Martin Davie gives his answer to this question with a look at some of the writers who have influenced him.
Martin Luther and the transformative power of individual conviction

Duncan Williams | Sat 26 Aug 2023 10:30 BST

The impact of Martin Luther on modern Christianity is immeasurable.
Good Omens 2 and unexpected friendships

Jo Trickey | Sat 26 Aug 2023 8:42 BST

We all need friendships that ask us to examine our faith, to question assumptions, and think.