Chris Eyte
Is New Zealand experiencing its own 'Quiet Revival'?
The so-called “Quiet Revival” report by the Bible Society noting an upsurge in Christianity among young people in the U.K. is also seen to an extent among young New Zealanders, according to a report by Baptists.
Geographer says evidence to support Noah’s Ark theory is inconclusive
A Turkish geographer has urged caution over recent media reports suggesting that pottery fragments discovered near a boat-shaped geological formation in eastern Turkey could confirm the existence of Noah’s Ark, saying the findings are preliminary and require further scientific study.
UK Christian and Hindu leaders lament proposed redefinition of ‘Islamophobia’
Christian and Hindu leaders in the UK have voiced disquiet about the government’s proposed definition of anti-Muslim hatred, warning that it threatens religious liberty and free speech.
Cost of living tops list of concerns for young Australians in Christian survey
The annual survey by the national Christian charity shows a sharp and sustained shift in what matters most to young Australians.
Liberty University expands into Europe in response to growing secularism
"In the long term, secularism grows in Europe because we're not investing in teenagers and the next generation with Christian values," said Lucian Mustata, who is working with the university on its digital expansion into the region.
Court in Spain acquits priests, journalist of ‘hate speech’ charges
"Hate crime law is one-directional. Offences against Christian sentiments are labeled freedom of expression. Criticism of Islam is labeled hate crime.”
Survivalist Bear Grylls calls new book his proudest work: ‘Nothing compares to retelling the real story of Jesus’
The British survivalist and TV personality told ITV’s This Morning that his new book, The Greatest Story Ever Told: An Eyewitness Account, is the hardest project he has ever undertaken—and the legacy he hopes will outlast his fame.
Assemblies of God launches largest missions initiative in decades to reach the unreached
The Assemblies of God World Missions (AGWM) has announced what leaders are calling its largest initiative in more than seven decades, pledging to expand missionary efforts to reach the world’s unengaged and unreached people groups.
Prayer ban reaffirmed in New South Wales, Australia
The attorney general of New South Wales (NSW), Australia last week reaffirmed a ban on praying for sexually struggling people even if they request it.
Hundreds of church-led projects are transforming Bristol
Churches across Bristol are playing a significant and growing role in tackling social issues, with more than 420 active church-led projects supporting vulnerable residents, according to a new report.
Mainz Cathedral unveils world’s 'largest Bible page' to honour Gutenberg
Mainz Cathedral in Germany is showcasing the world’s largest Bible page to the public in honour of the 625th birthday of Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press and producer of the Gutenberg Bible.
Jesus Film Project reaches 2,200 languages with release of new dialect
The latest version was released in Bouna, a dialect of the Kulango language spoken in Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa.
'It’s a hiatus, not the end': Carl Beech steps back from ministry leadership amid Parkinson's disease and diabetes
UK evangelist Carl Beech has publicly announced he is stepping down from his role as President of Christian Vision for Men (CVM) and Edge Ministries to focus on other projects and his health battles with Parkinson’s Disease and diabetes.
Tribunal backs firing of Christian teacher for biblical marriage social media posts
A school pastoral manager in north London plans to appeal an employment tribunal ruling this week that supported a Catholic school firing her over her social media posts in favor of biblical marriage.
Christians slain in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Monday killed three Christians in an attack on a village in Plateau state, the latest of 11 killings in the area since early December, sources said.
Portrait of 'last Christian emperor' of Constantinople and Byzantine found in Greece
Conservation work by an archaeologist has revealed a previously unknown portrait of the last emperor of Byzantine, Constantine XI Palaiologos.