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Independent review into Mike Pilavachi details bullying and 'abuse of power'
Independent review into Mike Pilavachi details bullying and 'abuse of power'

Fiona Scolding KC's report spoke of an "abuse of power" in which Pilavachi used his spiritual authority to manipulate and control young men and women under him for a period spanning over 30 years.

Settlement talks with Johnny Hunt fail, SBC and former president likely headed to trial
Settlement talks with Johnny Hunt fail, SBC and former president likely headed to trial

Court-ordered mediation between a former Southern Baptist Convention president and lawyers for the nation's largest Protestant denomination failed last week — meaning the dispute between the two parties is likely headed to a trial in November.

Bear Grylls partners with The Chosen producers on new faith-based TV show
Bear Grylls partners with The Chosen producers on new faith-based TV show

For Bear Grylls, faith isn't "just a Sunday thing" — it's a connection to God woven into the fabric of every rugged climb, jungle expedition and quiet moment of doubt.

Persecuted believers need a 'united, biblical response'
Persecuted believers need a 'united, biblical response'

"So that's a real challenge for Christians in Sub-Saharan Africa – lack of a united, continental biblical response to persecution, and it's important that the global church is aware of these challenges and they can pray for us."

Lebanon churches open their doors amid airstrikes
Lebanon churches open their doors amid airstrikes

Churches in Lebanon have become sanctuaries for people displaced by Israeli airstrikes.

What does the Gutenberg Press teach us about the intersection of faith and technological innovation?
What does the Gutenberg Press teach us about the intersection of faith and technological innovation?

In much the same way the Gutenberg Press revolutionised communication in its time, modern digital media - through the internet, broadcast channels, and the mobile devices we all carry - offers an equally transformative platform for sharing the Christian message today.

Lausanne issues apology after speaker's comments on Israel and dispensational eschatology cause offence
Lausanne issues apology after speaker's comments on Israel and dispensational eschatology cause offence

The director of the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelisation has issued an apology after a controversial speech by one of its guest speakers left some participants offended.

Christian Olympian suspended 5 months after making sign of the cross, other rules violations
Christian Olympian suspended 5 months after making sign of the cross, other rules violations

An international sporting organization is defending its decision to suspend a Christian athlete who made the sign of the cross during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games as the Olympian vows to remain steadfast in his faith.

Lausanne Movement celebrates 50 years with renewed urgency to take the Gospel to a digital world
Lausanne Movement celebrates 50 years with renewed urgency to take the Gospel to a digital world

The Church must embrace every technological tool at its disposal to engage with today's digital world or else lose the next generation, the head of the Lausanne Movement has said.

Lausanne amends Seoul Statement sections on homosexuality after criticism
Lausanne amends Seoul Statement sections on homosexuality after criticism

"It is not the Congress' statement, it is not one of the foundational documents that we are pinning everything on. And so, like in any editorial process, there may be changes, but those changes are not substantive or significant, at least from an editorial perspective."

Protests held as Scotland's abortion clinic buffer zones law comes into force
Protests held as Scotland's abortion clinic buffer zones law comes into force

Legislation establishing 'buffer zones' around abortion clinics has come into force across Scotland.

River baptisms revive faith on Bodmin Moor
River baptisms revive faith on Bodmin Moor

Bodmin Moor, an iconic and rugged landscape in North Cornwall, has recently become a site for inspired Christian renewal through outdoor river baptisms.

National Ecumenical Bishops' Fellowship meeting calls for unity and minority rights protection
National Ecumenical Bishops' Fellowship meeting calls for unity and minority rights protection

On 13 September 2024, approximately 40 representatives from around 20 churches across India gathered in Bengaluru for the National Ecumenical Bishops' Fellowship Meeting. The event, convened by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), aimed to foster unity among Christian denominations and address pressing issues facing the community in India.

Jihadists slaughter 26 Christians during worship service in Burkina Faso - report
Jihadists slaughter 26 Christians during worship service in Burkina Faso - report

Militants slaughtered hundreds of civilians in a 2-day killing spree.

Oral Roberts president challenges evangelicals to be 'accelerated' by the Holy Spirit for world mission
Oral Roberts president challenges evangelicals to be 'accelerated' by the Holy Spirit for world mission

"Personally, I believe that the greatest injustice of the 21st century is that God's Church now has the technology, the manpower, the money, and the capability to reach every person on Earth with the Gospel. And yet, millions have not heard the good news or had an authentic encounter with Jesus."

Lausanne releases Seoul Statement to inform and inspire deliberations
Lausanne releases Seoul Statement to inform and inspire deliberations

Unlike its predecessors that were published following the event, the statement is meant to inform and inspire participants' deliberations throughout the gathering rather than summarize what was discussed, according to Programme Director David Bennett.