Jenna Lyle

Christendom is over in the West, says new ICC principal

The end of Christendom is the biggest challenge facing the church in the West, says the new principal of the International Christian College in Glasgow.

University Challenge contestants thin on the Bible, says Paxman

Students battling it out in the latest series of the BBC’s University Challenge do not know very much about the Bible, says presenter Jeremy Paxman.

Further rise in students taking A-level Religious Studies

The number of students taking Religious Studies A-level continues to rise, figures out from the Church of England today reveal.

Catholic adoption charity loses gay exemption bid

The Charity Commission has turned down a Catholic charity’s appeal to place children in need of adoption with heterosexual couples only.

Christian group urges EU to support UN inquiry into Burma crimes

Christian Solidarity Worldwide is urging the EU to give its support to a UN investigation into crimes against humanity in Burma.

Taizé mourns loss of founder on 70th anniversary

Taizé community remembers death of its founder and leader five years ago as it marks 70 years since the community's founding.

Church and music school answer top questions on wedding music and money

The Church of England has teamed up with the Royal School of Church Music to answer the most frequently asked questions when it comes to wedding music and money.

Christian group tells world to reject Burma’s ‘sham’ election

Christian Solidarity Worldwide says there is no hope that Burma’s upcoming election will be free or fair.

Love thy neighbour to beat poverty - bishop

Poverty is one of the most significant issues facing the capital, says the Bishop of London

Bishop tells nation's workaholics to make time for God and rest

It's all too easy for work and ministry to become the other woman or man in a marriage, says the Bishop of Shrewsbury.

Jordan River unsafe for baptisms - environmental group

The Jordan River is severely polluted, says one environmental group that is warning against future baptismal ceremonies.

England has lost its confidence in the Gospel, says former principal

The church in England is guilty of trying to keep the Gospel back and hook people by other messages, says Derek Tidball.

On a mission to give

Churches often ask for donations to fund their projects, but they don’t always give back to those in their midst who are facing financial hardship.

Christian group opposes marriage equality for homosexuals

Christian Concern For Our Nation says Christians must resist attempts to extend marriage status to same-sex couples.

Evangelicals confront Western Europe’s spiritual malaise

Western Europe has become a region of “empty nominalism” and “confused spirituality”, says the Chairman of the Keswick Convention.

Charity helps Filipino children get off the rubbish tip

Amen Trust raising funds for new school to save children in Manila from a life of scavenging on the city's rubbish tips.