Tributes paid to evangelist Vijay Menon
Lydia Houghton
Date posted: 21 May 2026
During a service of thanksgiving at Moulton Parish Church, Northampton, evangelist Vijay Menon – who died recently (see online obituary 1 May) – was described as having a “smile that so often reflected the deep assurance he had in the gospel”.
“To say that Vijay Menon lived a unique and extraordinary life would be the master of understatement,” began Lawrence English – a member of Moulton Church – during his tribute. “Throughout his whole life, he was driven by love for God and integrity, and an irrepressible sense of humour.”
Ella Langley
Emily Pollok
Date posted: 19 May 2026
Hit country music singer Ella Langley has recently shared publicly about her faith in Christ.
In an interview with podcast host Theo Von, she described growing up in a Southern Baptist church in Alabama, where she learned about salvation through Jesus.
College principal shares mental health battle
Lydia Houghton
Date posted: 11 May 2026
Please note: This article contains reference to suicide.
Waverley Abbey's new College Principal has urged the church to offer better support during Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May), choosing to speak openly about his own mental health battles.
Yirui Weng
Lydia Houghton
Date posted: 9 May 2026
A concert pianist who grew up an atheist is reported to have become a Christian after hearing Vivaldi’s Gloria.
According to the BBC World Service, Yirui Weng, when playing the piano, “felt as if she was in communion with the composer of the piece.” Encountering Vivaldi’s Gloria led to questions such as: Who is the Son of the Father? Why is He called the Lamb of God? Why is He able to take away the sins of the world?
Theresa Stone
EAUK
Date posted: 9 May 2026
Theresa Stone is joining the Evangelical Alliance as Director of Communications and Engagement.
With an extensive background in communications and media, Theresa will lead the team in amplifying the voice of EA members and equipping the church to speak out in confidence.
Five insights from Desmond Morris (1928-2026) that Christians shouldn’t ignore
Simon Wenham
Date posted: 7 May 2026
“All I can say is that here was a man who was an absolute genius” (Desmond Morris on Jesus).
Desmond Morris may seem an unusual source of life lessons for Christians. Yet the recently deceased atheist naturalist, best known for his ground-breaking work on human behaviour, held several views that resonate with Christian thinking. Drawing from one of his final interviews, here are five insights worth reflecting on.
Evangelist Vijay Menon dies after a life of Christian ministry
Lydia Houghton
Date posted: 1 May 2026
Evangelist Vijay Menon has died. A service of thanksgiving for his life and ministry was held at Moulton Parish Church, Northampton, on 24 April.
In an article published by en in 2013, Menon wrote of how he was born into a "very devout" Hindu family - in the state of Kerala, India. "As far as I can remember, I always loved God, believed in God and was willing to serve him in whatever capacity," Menon recalled. "I always prayed to him and asked his guidance before any major decision in my life."
Faithful missioner retires
BCM / Nicola Laver
Date posted: 28 Apr 2026
After 43 years of devoted service, street evangelist Paul Olise has retired from Birmingham City Mission (BCM), which said he will be greatly missed by colleagues – and many across the city who have been impacted by his ministry.
Paul joined BCM in 1982 as an In-Service Trainee after Bible college. At a service marking his retirement, he wryly observed that he had originally intended only to stay for the year’s training but decided to remain longer to gain further experience in evangelism for future ministry!
Tributes paid to Christian journalist Andrew Carey
Chris Sugden
Date posted: 23 Apr 2026
Tributes have been paid to journalist Andrew Carey, who died from pancreatic cancer earlier this year. He was previously editor of the Church of England Newspaper.
David Virtue, of website Virtue Online, said: “I first met Andrew at the 1998 Lambeth Conference where the ‘infamous’ Lambeth resolution 1:10 (on sexuality) emerged and forever changed the course and direction of the Anglican Communion.
Albert N. Martin dies
en staff
Date posted: 23 Apr 2026
Well-known American Reformed Baptist minister Al Martin has died.
Scottish-born Calvinist theologian John Murray once described him as “one of the ablest and moving preachers I have ever heard”.
Godly grandad
Lydia Houghton
Date posted: 6 Apr 2026
A grandfather in the US has recorded the entire Bible as a gift to his grandchildren.
Johann Klaassen, 71, of Brinnon, Washington, hopes that “it leads them back to the church and [to] belief in Jesus”. He “wanted to do something to make a lasting impression on his grandchildren”.
Timothy Dudley-Smith
en staff
Date posted: 5 Apr 2026
A memorial plaque was unveiled in Norwich Cathedral in late March, in memory of noted evangelical bishop and hymn writer Timothy Dudley-Smith. He died in 2024.
He is best known as a writer of hymns, and the memorial stone being unveiled in Norwich Cathedral bears the line: “Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord.” The unveiling and dedication of the stone was set to take place at the Cathedral’s Evensong on 22 March at 3:30pm. Timothy Dudley-Smith was greatly involved with the Church Pastoral Aid Society (CPAS), Billy Graham’s Mission England (1984) and the Evangelical Alliance from 1987 to 1992. He was Archdeacon of Norwich and Bishop of Thetford.
Robin Whaley
en staff
Date posted: 31 Mar 2026
Anglican International Development (AID) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Whaley as its new Chief Executive Officer.
After 12 years serving in Kosovo with Operation Mobilisation, Robin will take up the role on 27 March, succeeding current CEO Simon Tustin as AID looks ahead to its next chapter of gospel-centred development work.
TV man’s faith
Lydia Houghton
Date posted: 29 Mar 2026
British antiques expert David Harper – known for his presence on shows such as Bargain Hunt and Flog It! – has become a Christian after witnessing his daughter’s conversion.
Harper’s daughter, Hetti, after suffering from mental ill-health, turned to church and gave her life to Jesus. Over the next 15 months, Harper witnessed what he described to The Christian Post as “mind-boggling” changes.
Jo Frost
Nicola Laver
Date posted: 28 Mar 2026
Jo Frost is joining OCCA (the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics) as its new Executive Director.
For the last eight years, she has been director of communications and engagement at the Evangelical Alliance where she helped pioneer the Being Human project and associated podcast.
Tom Muir
Sarah Robinson
Date posted: 25 Mar 2026
Tom Muir has been inducted into the role of Church Planting Director in the Free Church of Scotland.
The induction took place at a meeting of the Edinburgh and Perth Presbytery. The Free Church is seeking to strengthen church planting across the denomination and support the development of new gospel communities in the years ahead.
Andrew Carey
en staff
Date posted: 22 Mar 2026
Andrew Carey, the former editor of The Church of England Newspaper (CEN), and son of former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey, has died.
He had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Carey was born in February 1966 and his home town was Bradworthy, Devon.
Winter Olympians share faith
Luke Randall
Date posted: 21 Mar 2026
Winter Olympians have been sharing what their faith means to them.
Christian US bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor won the gold medal in the women’s monobob at the Winter Olympics in Italy, making her the oldest American woman to win an individual gold medal in the history of the Winter Olympics.
