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The World Cup is 'an incredible ministry opportunity': How Russia's evangelicals are using it to spread the gospel
The World Cup is 'an incredible ministry opportunity': How Russia's evangelicals are using it to spread the gospel

For a few weeks, everyone goes soccer mad – and for churches, it's an unrivalled opportunity to share the Gospel.

Church of England goes for growth with more than 100 new churches planned
Church of England goes for growth with more than 100 new churches planned

The scheme will see new Christian communities in areas including the Kent coast, housing estates in Plymouth and market towns in Cambridgeshire at a cost of £27 million.

Brett Kavanaugh wins evangelical backing ahead of confirmation hearing

Evangelicals have welcomed President Trump's pick to succeed Justice Anthony Kennedy at the US Supreme Court.

Letter revealing Martin Luther's antisemitism could fetch $300,000
Letter revealing Martin Luther's antisemitism could fetch $300,000

Luther was in favour of dialogue with Jews earlier in his life. However, by 1543, when he wrote this letter, he had become bitterly hostile to them.

All 13 rescued from flooded Thailand cave
All 13 rescued from flooded Thailand cave

'The 12 Wild Boars and coach have emerged from the cave and they are safe,' the Thai navy SEAL unit said on its official Facebook page.

Is Jordan Peterson bringing the prodigals home?
Is Jordan Peterson bringing the prodigals home?

While some people of faith view him as a dangerous figure, many of the very moving comments on his YouTube channel clearly suggest that his lectures are engaging with unbelievers in a positive way.

Why making time to pray is crucial for our evangelism
Why making time to pray is crucial for our evangelism

The call to prayer throughout the Bible isn't a call to legalism, it's a call to a deeper, more joyful, more contented life walking with Jesus.

World Cup fever: Is it right to pray for England?
World Cup fever: Is it right to pray for England?

A lot of people are asking me to pray for England. When I mentioned this in a Christian context people looked aghast.

How the Church of England is still fighting the War on Wonga
How the Church of England is still fighting the War on Wonga

The challenge is to create a common life in which credit does not crush people but contributes to the common good, where debt strengthens rather than splinters communities.

Daring archaeologists retrieve astonishing finds from Israel cave
Daring archaeologists retrieve astonishing finds from Israel cave

The vessels dating from between the 3rd and 1st centuries BC were found last year but have only just been recovered because of the difficulty of getting them out.

Another blow for Theresa May as Boris exits cabinet

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resigned on Monday, following former Brexit minister David Davis out of the cabinet just days after Prime Minister Theresa May secured a hard-won agreement from senior ministers on an EU exit strategy.

Cuban evangelicals gear up to fight gay marriage
Cuban evangelicals gear up to fight gay marriage

Evangelicals in Cuba are gearing up to fight what they fear are moves toward the acceptance of gay marriage in the Communist country.

Welcome for CofE decision to pull investments from heavy polluters
Welcome for CofE decision to pull investments from heavy polluters

Christian Aid has welcomed the Church of England's commitment yesterday to sell its holdings in polluting fossil fuel companies by 2023.

Grief is the uninvited house guest. But we need to make room for it
Grief is the uninvited house guest. But we need to make room for it

Grief is inevitable of course after any loss, but in the most final – in death – we find ourselves in the presence of something that is deeply uncomfortable, often inconvenient, and sometimes overwhelming.

What if?  England, the World Cup and the danger of spiritual escapism
What if? England, the World Cup and the danger of spiritual escapism

Whisper it softly, but England might be about to actually win the World Cup.

David Davis quits in blow to Theresa May, won't be a 'reluctant conscript' to her Brexit deal

The late-night resignation was praised by Brexit campaigners in May's Conservative Party.