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They tried to plant churches, then opposition hit

They tried to plant churches, then opposition hit

Jesus didn’t sugarcoat it. “In this world you will have trouble” (John 16:33). For church planters, this isn’t theoretical, it’s lived experience.


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Preaching and the power of perseverance

Preaching and the power of perseverance

Some have a romantic view of Christian ministry.We look to the role model of C. H. Spurgeon, under whose …

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Diogo Jota, Jesus and dealing with grief

Diogo Jota, Jesus and dealing with grief

Approximately 150,000 people die each day worldwide. Death really is all around us, and yet every now and again there …

UK & Ireland
Christian artist banned from own show sues authorities

Christian artist banned from own show sues authorities

A Christian artist, who is suing a local authority after she was barred from her own exhibition after voicing her …

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Kay Morgan-Gurr

Disability Pride Month: Will your church celebrate?

Kay Morgan-Gurr
Daniel McIlhiney

Stop asking Jewish believers when they 'converted'

Daniel McIlhiney
Kirsten Birkett

Why is modern storytelling so disappointing?

Kirsten Birkett

Features

Features
1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed: Holding fast to the true Jesus

1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed: Holding fast to the true Jesus

"Do as I say, not as I do" is a phrase that I’m sure has passed the lips of many …

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Facing 'problem people'? Some scriptural help

Facing 'problem people'? Some scriptural help

The senior pastor of a large church tells the 12-year-old friend of his daughter that his wife is soon going …

Features
What books should your youth and children read this summer?

What books should your youth and children read this summer?

The summer months are usually more active than the others. So, in between beach days and games of non-stop cricket, …

UK & Ireland

UK & Ireland
Innovative evangelism launched: Bible study and gardening

Innovative evangelism launched: Bible study and gardening

By bringing God, Bible study and gardening together, Hazelnut Community Farm in East Bristol is pioneering an innovative approach to …

UK & Ireland
140th anniversary of the Cambridge Seven's mission to China

140th anniversary of the Cambridge Seven's mission to China

This year marks the 140th anniversary of the Cambridge Seven sailing for China in February 1885.The OMF website explains: …

UK & Ireland
More UK adults exploring Christianity? New report reveals why

More UK adults exploring Christianity? New report reveals why

Amid recent reports of a “quiet revival” and renewed exploration of Christianity in the UK, the question remains: …

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Islam growing faster than Christianity worldwide

Islam growing faster than Christianity worldwide

Christianity remains the world’s largest religion but is not growing as fast as Islam, and its main home is now …

World
Where is God in Ukraine?

Where is God in Ukraine?

The psalmist cries out in a time of crisis: “Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you …

World
Ten Commandments bill sparks debate in USA

Ten Commandments bill sparks debate in USA

A bill requiring Texas public schools to display posters of the Ten Commandments in every classroom is causing debate, even …

People

People
Liverpool's Alisson Becker shares his faith

Liverpool's Alisson Becker shares his faith

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker shared his faith on TV by wearing a shirt during Liverpool’s Premier League title celebrations last …

People
Trevor Gribben appointed

Trevor Gribben appointed

Trevor Gribben is the new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI), which has more than 500 congregations.The …

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Dave Cormack's surprising admission of faith

Dave Cormack's surprising admission of faith

Aberdeen FC chairman Dave Cormack gave the glory to God in a pitchside interview at Hampden Park after Aberdeen won …

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Reviews
Living faithfully for Jesus

Living faithfully for Jesus

The C.S. Lewis Institute website describes their mission as follows: “In the legacy of C. S. Lewis, we develop wholehearted …

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Absurdity and hope

Absurdity and hope

This book comes with some A-list commendations. I can see why they liked this book; it is well-conceived and well-written.

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Reaching Catholics wisely

Reaching Catholics wisely

The death of Pope Francis has opened a discussion about the place of the Roman Catholic church. Some have expressed …

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Letter

Complexities in Papua New Guinea

Date posted: 22 Jun 2025

Dear Editor, Recently an article by Emily Pollok reminded us that Papua New Guinea is officially declared a Christian …

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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 …

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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 …

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