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Hollywood director hands out 'Lord's Prayer' cards before horror premiere
It's said to be one of the strangest â and most theological â films of the year, and its director has underlined both of these elements with an unusual audience gift at early screenings.

How to preach better sermons: 6 tips from Charles Spurgeon
As well as striving to preach more effectively himself, though, Spurgeon wanted to pass on what he'd learned.

Learning from lizards about church growth
Churches are very impressed by size â over-impressed, really. We like reading stories of dramatic growth.

Game of Thrones star Jerome Flynn speaks out in condemnation of horrific violence in Myanmar
Game of Thrones' Jerome Flynn: 'Children in Myanmar are facing the most horrific situation imaginable. It's heartbreaking.'

How to transform your church through song: Keith Getty's worship music conference to be broadcast around the world, live
Popular contemporary hymn writer Keith Getty is to broadcast his sell-out Getty Music Worship Conference: Sing! around the world.

Should the Church panic at the latest statistics on religious affiliation? Why this bishop says 'No'
The decline in the number of religious people and in particular Anglicans does not mean the Church has failed or that Britain has become an atheist country, according to a leading bishop.

Pastor reprimanded for officiating at gay marriage
A Lutheran pastor who conducted a same-sex marriage has been reprimanded by his church.

The loneliness of the long-time pastor's wife
Pastors wives shout at their children too much, they feel they have few friends and they are plagued by money worries, according to a new study. But on the bright side, their lives are filled with joy and purpose.

Pastor Robert Jeffress: 'God is not an open borders guy'
Megachurch pastor Robert Jeffress has said 'God is not an open borders guy' as he tried to justify Donald Trump's rescinding of the DACA immigration programme.

'The Fosters' season 5 spoilers: What will happen to Ximana?
The next half of "the Fosters" season 5 is sure to contain a lot of nerve-wracking scenes.

'Shameless' season 8 spoilers: Fiona's secret meth stash discovered by Frank
The hit comedy-drama TV series "Shameless" is set to return on everyone's screens for its eighth season on Nov. 5, and fans can't wait to see how Frank Gallagher and his kids will embark on new adventures yet again to try and survive their hilarious, messy lives.

'The Flash' season 4 latest promo news: Barry Allen set to return to Central City
The latest promo of "The Flash" shows Barry Allen returning home to Central City from Speed Force prison.

Pope Francis greets and hugs Father Tom Uzhunnalil after his release
Pope Francis has met Fr Tom Uzhunnalil at the Vatican following the priest's release from captivity in Oman after more than a year in the hands of Islamist militants.

Russia's culture minister warns Orthodox 'fanatics' against protesting Tsar film
Russia's culture minister has made a rare government intervention in the row over Alexei Uchitel's film 'Matilda', which tells the story of a romance between Nicholas II, before he became tsar, and a dancer.

'Sine Mora Ex' news: Release date for Nintendo Switch revealed
The Nintendo Switch version of the famous shoot 'em up video game, "Sine Mora Ex," has been a long time coming. However, Switch players can finally get their hands on the game starting Sept. 26 in the U.S.

'Bachelor in Paradise' season 4 finale recap: Who won and who lost?
It was a whirlwind of a summer spent on the beautiful beaches of Mexico, with the sweet declarations of love and bitter separations hovering in the air.