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The enduring power of conferences in a digital age

The enduring power of conferences in a digital age

“I was watching footage of a music festival last night which was filmed back in 1995,” writes Phil Topham. “It …

UK & Ireland
'Theology for Life' conference sees Crosslands graduates gather

'Theology for Life' conference sees Crosslands graduates gather

Crosslands Seminary’s “Theology for Life” conference has taken place in Newcastle. The conference included a graduation celebration evening.Richard Perkins, …

People
Daniel Cozens

Daniel Cozens

Daniel Cozens, who has died suddenly, aged 81, was the founder of Through Faith Missions who also became well-known for …

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David Shepherd

The moral case against slavery reparations

David Shepherd
Niv Lobo

Mandelson, Epstein and the ‘deceitfulness of wealth’

Niv Lobo
Tim Farron

Praying for truth today

Tim Farron

Features

Features
Learning from John Newton 300 years on

Learning from John Newton 300 years on

The headlines of the story are well-known.A rebellious youth. Pressganged into the Royal Navy. Whipped after an attempted desertion. …

Features
Pastor, you are not an island

Pastor, you are not an island

The joke goes that Jesus' greatest miracle was being a man in His 30s with 12 (or possibly 11) close …

Features
Family meals – our most  underrated weapon?

Family meals – our most underrated weapon?

As our eldest hits double figures, we’re tentatively considering secondary schools, which is why you’ll now find me on the …

UK & Ireland

UK & Ireland
New Christians for Reform group receives mixed responses

New Christians for Reform group receives mixed responses

Reform UK has witnessed a growing Christian presence over the past year, culminating in the recent launch of Christians for …

UK & Ireland
Puberty blockers trial challenged

Puberty blockers trial challenged

A group of concerned parties are pursuing legal proceedings in the High Court to stop a trial of puberty blockers …

UK & Ireland
First City Mission marks 200 years

First City Mission marks 200 years

The world’s first official City Mission, Glasgow City Mission, is celebrating 200 years of service in Scotland’s largest city.Established …

World

World
Nigeria: Violence ongoing after strikes

Nigeria: Violence ongoing after strikes

Recent US airstrikes have “clearly had an impact” on the situation facing Christians in Nigeria, but religiously motivated violence continues, …

World
Iran: ‘Streets smell of blood’

Iran: ‘Streets smell of blood’

Christians in Iran continue to meet to grieve and pray amidst ongoing unrest and state brutality, with one person on …

World
Crackdown in China deepens

Crackdown in China deepens

The suppression of religious belief in China continues to deepen, with a “full-scale institutional restructuring” making many church activities illegal …

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Geoff Locke: A grand testimony to the grace of Christ

Geoff Locke: A grand testimony to the grace of Christ

The Funeral of Geoff Locke took place on 21 January and was a great occasion in a packed church full …

People
Thirtyone:eight CEO steps down

Thirtyone:eight CEO steps down

Christian safeguarding charity Thirtyone:eight’s joint Chief Executive has stepped down after ten years in the role.Justin Humphreys, who was …

People
Martin Goldsmith: Much-loved Jewish disciple of Jesus

Martin Goldsmith: Much-loved Jewish disciple of Jesus

One of Britain’s most well-known Jewish disciples of Jesus, Martin Goldsmith, has died peacefully, aged 91, after an extraordinary life …

Reviews

Reviews
Joined up Biblical thinking

Joined up Biblical thinking

Beale provides a brilliant introductory essay to this volume, writing: “When recognised, allusions pull the reader into the orbit of …

Reviews
Doing the right thing in the right way

Doing the right thing in the right way

Lord Biggar, the author of Colonialism, takes apart limb by limb the arguments put forward by a campaign for …

Reviews
Easter and sport

Easter and sport

Jesus’ Easter Journey by Carine Mackenzie. Follow Jesus through the most pivotal week in human history with this beautifully crafted …

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Letter

Recorded music - your views

Date posted: 17 Feb 2026

Dear Editor, I refer to the letter regarding request for recorded hymns. We have a Roland Music Player …

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After Bondi - your views

Date posted: 16 Feb 2026

Dear Editor, How timely is the article by Joseph Steinberg (“After Bondi: I am Jewish – this is …

Letter

Monarchy questions - your views

Date posted: 15 Feb 2026

Dear Editor, Mr Burke has significantly distorted the history of monarchy in Britain by conflating its origins with an …

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