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The last hot take: Is Christian blogging dead?
The last hot take: Is Christian blogging dead?

It's been revealed that the British Christian blog collective Threads UK will soon 'draw to a close'. Has Christian blogging died, and what's the future for 'Christian' media?

#ThyKingdomCome: Why should we do evangelism?
#ThyKingdomCome: Why should we do evangelism?

A far better motive for evangelism is to think, 'We have something that's worth sharing with the world. Let's pray that others will find it through us.'

Sharp drop in Protestant affiliation in US, including white evangelicals
Sharp drop in Protestant affiliation in US, including white evangelicals

Protestant affiliation has dropped sharply in the US over the past 15 years, with only 36 per cent of Americans identifying themselves as Protestant last year compared to 50 per cent in 2003, according to a new analysis for ABC News.

Paige Patterson controversy: Now Southern Baptist men add to growing pressure on former SBC leader
Paige Patterson controversy: Now Southern Baptist men add to growing pressure on former SBC leader

Dozens of Southern Baptist male leaders have added their voices to calls for Paige Patterson, the controversial former leader of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), to quit.

Willow Creek controversy: Elders apologise and admit Bill Hybels choices were 'inappropriate'
Willow Creek controversy: Elders apologise and admit Bill Hybels choices were 'inappropriate'

American megachurch Willow Creek have apologised for the way they responded to allegations of misconduct against former pastor Bill Hybels, admitting 'some of Bill's choices were inappropriate'.

Looking up: What is Ascension Day and why does it matter?
Looking up: What is Ascension Day and why does it matter?

Today marks the celebration of Ascension Day in the Christian calendar. What is it and why does it matter?

Pope to meet head of Czech and Slovak Orthodox church for the first time

Pope Francis will meet will meet with the head of the Orthodox Church of the Czech Lands and Slovakia for this first time this week, the Vatican announced yesterday.

American Christian prisoners touch down in Washington after release from North Korea

A plane carrying three American Christian prisoners released by North Korea landed near Washington DC early on Thursday morning and were met by President Donald Trump,

Methodist bishops endorse proposal to allow individual pastors to decide on same-sex marriage
Methodist bishops endorse proposal to allow individual pastors to decide on same-sex marriage

The bishops of the United Methodist Church (UMC) have expressed support for a proposal to allow individual pastors to decide on issues related to homosexuality.

Sutherland Springs church breaks ground for new worship center next to site of mass shooting
Sutherland Springs church breaks ground for new worship center next to site of mass shooting

The First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs held a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday for the new 250-seat worship center that will be built next to the building where a mass shooting took place six months ago.

The only reigning Hebrew queen: The wicked life and violent death of Athaliah
The only reigning Hebrew queen: The wicked life and violent death of Athaliah

The people of Israel and Judah were not really fond of their queens, judging by the stories about them.

Paula White is taking care of Donald Trump's 'soul', her husband says
Paula White is taking care of Donald Trump's 'soul', her husband says

Paula White, the prosperity gospel preacher charged as Donald Trump's chief spiritual adviser, is taking 'care of his soul', her husband has said.

Now Google bans all ads about Ireland abortion referendum
Now Google bans all ads about Ireland abortion referendum

When Facebook revealed yesterday it was to ban ads relating to Ireland's abortion referendum from foreign sources, pressure was on another social media giant to follow suit.

Royal wedding: Church of England releases prayer for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Royal wedding: Church of England releases prayer for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

The Church asks for God's blessing on the couple and prays that 'they may both live and grow in your love all their days, through Jesus Christ our Lord'.

Sydney archdiocese is running ads seeking donations for George Pell defence
Sydney archdiocese is running ads seeking donations for George Pell defence

The Catholic archdiocese of Sydney has been criticised for running ads soliciting donations to help with the legal fees of Cardinal George Pell, set to face trial on charges of historical sexual offences.

African Americans more likely to view Bible as God's word & read Scriptures regularly than other ethnic groups
African Americans more likely to view Bible as God's word & read Scriptures regularly than other ethnic groups

African Americans are more likely to read the Bible on a regular basis and view it as the word of God compared to other ethnic groups, according to recent analysis of a study conducted by the Pew Research Center.