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Situation is 'urgent and critical' for Church of Scotland amid falling membership and financial challenges
The Church of Scotland must "invest seriously in new ventures, pioneer ministry and Church planting" if it is to rebound from declining membership and serious financial challenges that have only been exacerbated by the pandemic.
Spurgeon's College 'incredibly proud' to secure full degree awarding powers
The Christian college said the approval from the Office for Students marked "a critical step in the College's journey towards becoming Croydon's first home-grown university".
Citing abortion rights, San Francisco Archbishop bars Pelosi from Communion
She is not to be admitted to Holy Communion unless and until she publicly repudiate her support for abortion 'rights' and confess and receive absolution for her cooperation in this evil in the sacrament of Penance,' Cordileone wrote.
Islamic State executes 20 Christians as warning to believers
Open Doors said that while IS "intends to sow fear", Christians "should be in awe" of the brave men who are believed to have held on to their faith to the end.
Pruning: the painful but necessary work God does in our lives
God has no qualms about pinpointing and cutting back (or prompting us to cut back) on those things that have been allowed to take over and get out of hand in our lives (even very good things).
Drop in number of marriages isn't a surprise, says expert
The fall in the number of couples tying the knot "shouldn't be a surprise", says the Marriage Foundation's Harry Benson.
Homes for Ukraine scheme is 'failing refugees'
There have been calls for changes to the government's Homes for Ukraine scheme after reports of refugees being targeted for sex or being made homeless.
Young people less likely to believe Jesus was sinless - study
A new study suggests that nearly one in four Gen Z adults believe Jesus was a man who sinned like everyone else rather than the incarnate Son of God of Christian orthodoxy.
Willow Creek announces major layoffs amid post-Covid struggle
The layoffs come as the church struggles to rebound from COVID-19 and the scandal involving co-founder Bill Hybels.
Christianity still growing in Eritrea despite 20 years of church closures
The Eritrean government is being urged to grant full religious freedom after 20 years of state persecution that has seen churches closed and Christians imprisoned or forced to flee.
'It's been a humbling time,' says Hillsong's Taya Smith
Christian artist Taya Smith says she has been relying on God's kindness and her relationship with Jesus as she enters a new era as a solo artist against the backdrop of scandals at Hillsong where she was a worship artist for nearly a decade.
Why we needn't be afraid of our weaknesses
It can be a scary thing to step into the light. Our weaknesses are made visible, and our hearts are laid bare. Yet, there is blessing in all this.
Welsh First Minister 'regrets' that Franklin Graham is coming to Wales
Franklin Graham said the comments by First Minister Mark Drakeford were "troubling".
Record numbers of students taking Religious Studies
Despite record levels of interest, the study found that the subject is being neglected by both the government and schools.
How can Christian parents help their children find lasting faith?
Here are some things worth paying attention to as we seek to raise giants for Jesus.
The difference between waiting and waiting well
How often do we grow impatient, become frustrated and give up on things, give up on promises that Jesus has for us instead of just waiting that little bit longer to inherit them?