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Gaza: ‘Unique witness’ as believers make a difference

Gaza: ‘Unique witness’ as believers make a difference

The contribution of Gaza’s shrinking Christian community to the relief effort in Gaza is acting as a unique witness to its locals, according to a mission worker.


People
Remarkable Christian author Jonathan Bryan, 19, dies

Remarkable Christian author Jonathan Bryan, 19, dies

Christian author Jonathan Bryan – known for his campaigning for fellow non-verbal children to be taught to read and write …

UK & Ireland
St Ebbe’s safeguarding review commissioned

St Ebbe’s safeguarding review commissioned

An independent review into past and present safeguarding culture and practice at St Ebbe’s Church, Oxford has been commissioned following …

editorial
Of mantas & men

Of mantas & men

A rather charming story was reported in a national newspaper recently. The article was about a film called The Last …

Comment

Russell Moore

Israel, Iran and Bible prophecy of the end times

Russell Moore
Tim Farron

Loving your pro-abortion neighbour after THAT vote

Tim Farron
John-Edward Funnell

Three lies of British culture

John-Edward Funnell

Features

Features
Netflix's Black Mirror: looking at screens versus looking at Christ

Netflix's Black Mirror: looking at screens versus looking at Christ

W.H. Auden, the 20th century poet, once said: "Every man carries with him through life a mirror, as unique and …

Features
How to start a preaching group (no prep required)

How to start a preaching group (no prep required)

Over the years I’ve been involved in a number of different preaching groups.The format has often been quite similar. …

UK & Ireland

UK & Ireland
Belfast school students see God move

Belfast school students see God move

A high school in Belfast has seen a wave of students start exploring Christianity and come to faith – their …

UK & Ireland
Landmark win for Darlington Nurses

Landmark win for Darlington Nurses

Eight pioneering nurses who formed their own union to defend the rights of women “have won a landmark battle for …

UK & Ireland
400 women gather to celebrate God’s mercy

400 women gather to celebrate God’s mercy

This June, 400 women from different churches across the South East came together to consider how there is "None greater" …

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World

World
Russian Christians grieve war with Ukraine

Russian Christians grieve war with Ukraine

As Russia-Ukraine peace talks drag on with little resolution, the death toll continues to rise in Eastern Europe - and …

World
Alpha celebrates most successful year since 1977

Alpha celebrates most successful year since 1977

Alpha International, which runs the well-known “Alpha course” to help people explore Christianity, is celebrating its most successful year since …

World
Israel-Iran: Urgent prayers for peace

Israel-Iran: Urgent prayers for peace

Christian organisations are calling for urgent prayers for lasting peace in Israel, Iran and the wider Middle East.On social …

People

People
Walter Brueggemann: A unique & stimulating contribution

Walter Brueggemann: A unique & stimulating contribution

Walter Brueggemann had a huge impact on both the seminary and the pulpit in the USA and beyond. He died …

People
Leading theologian Samuel Escobar dies

Leading theologian Samuel Escobar dies

Samuel Escobar, an influential theologian and missiologist from Peru, has died aged 90.Escobar was a leading figure in evangelical …

People
Church Mission Society CEO resigns after six years

Church Mission Society CEO resigns after six years

Alastair Bateman, CEO of Church Mission Society (CMS), has resigned from his post and announced he will step down at …

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Reviews

Reviews
‘Go and do likewise’

‘Go and do likewise’

After sharing the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus said: “Go and do likewise.” That is the mission of Samaritan’s …

Reviews
Essential reading for all church leaders

Essential reading for all church leaders

I was immediately attracted by the title of this book. I was a bit nervous because the book is based …

Reviews
Understanding fatherlessness

Understanding fatherlessness

“What is the first thing you think about when you hear the word ‘father’?” It’s a question that might conjure …

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Letter

Jordan Peterson

Date posted: 19 Jun 2025

Dear Editor, It was good to see John Woods’ timely review of We Who Wrestle with God. I …

Letter

Considering singleness

Date posted: 16 Jun 2025

Dear Editor, Thank you to Ann Culley (May en) for her moving letter on singleness and life after …

Letter

In it – or not in it?

Date posted: 31 May 2025

Dear Editor, I was very surprised to see Dan Strange’s remark that the valuable formula that we are “in …

Letter

Trump, Bible, Christians

Date posted: 30 May 2025

Dear Editor, I would like to comment on the recent article “In defence of Trump”.