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Christian YouTuber sentenced to 10 years in prison in Indonesia
An Indonesian Christian YouTuber has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for posting a video that purportedly offended people across the Muslim-majority country.
Hillsong denies making Bobbie Houston redundant by text
Hillsong Church refuted claims Saturday that it fired its co-founder, Bobbie Houston, by text message after she and her husband, founder Brian Houston, publicly shared communications she received about her termination.
Despite surge in digital worship, people still love church buildings
The pandemic may have led to a surge in a digital worship but affection for church buildings remains strong, fresh research reveals.
In Nigeria, Christians are being driven from their homes
"We cannot go back for fear of being attacked again. We have been surviving hand to mouth."
Queen to miss Maundy Thursday church service
The Queen has pulled out of the annual Maundy Thursday church service for the first time since 1970.
Evangelical Alliance calls for clarity around conversion therapy ban
The Evangelical Alliance has criticised the "chaos and confusion" surrounding government plans to introduce a ban on conversion therapy.
John Wimber's widow voices anger over Vineyard Anaheim split
The widow of John Wimber, founder of the Vineyard movement, has accused Alan and Kathryn Scott of stealing their "brother's house" and of "actions that are screaming dishonor" after the pastors of Vineyard Anaheim announced the church would be officially disassociating from the charismatic denomination.
Tim Keller explains the problem with megachurches
Megachurches "are poor places for formation and pastoral care", says respected pastor Tim Keller.
Hillsong Worship pulls out of tour with Casting Crowns after scandals
Hillsong Worship said they were "deeply disappointed," but due to scandals that have surrounded Hillsong church in recent months, the group is putting the "health and well-being of the people on our team first".
Scripture engagement in the US has reached 'historic low'
Bible reading in the US has "dramatically decreased" in the last year, according to the latest research by the American Bible Society.
Lottie Moon: the fiercely independent missionary who broke the rules
Lottie Moon lived alone in a small Chinese town, adopting everything of Chinese culture that wasn't in contradiction to Christianity and developing her own innovative ways of preaching. The fruit was remarkable and she saw hundreds of converts and numerous churches begin.
Former Hillsong pastors say they were bullied into handing over church assets
Husband and wife pastors Vera and Zhenya Kasevich, who led Hillsong churches in Kyiv and Moscow for more than 20 years, said in an ABC Australia report that they were threatened when they tried to break away from the Hillsong network in 2014.
Fight continues for Finnish MP who tweeted about marriage and sexuality
Finland's state prosecutor is to appeal after a Christian MP was cleared of hate speech for publicly sharing her views on marriage and sexuality.
For Russian priest protesting Ukraine invasion, a mixture of defiance and concern
'If I remain silent, I'm not a priest,' said the Rev. Ioann Burdin.
Maverick City Music give all the glory to Jesus after performing at Grammys
Worship group Maverick City Music made history at the 64th annual Grammy Awards show Sunday night for being the first Christian gospel group to perform at the show in 20 years. The group also won their first Grammy.
Bishop expresses 'deep alarm' at plans for Channel 4 sell-off
A leading Church of England bishop has expressed 'deep alarm' at plans announced by the UK government this week to press ahead with the proposed privatisation of Channel Four, despite widespread opposition.