Obianuju Mbah
Rediscovering God’s creation in a screen-saturated age
According to new research, young people in the UK are spending most of their time indoors, glued to screens, with little interest to encounter the beauty of nature. But what a loss this is!
Lancashire bishops commend £20m government boost for local communities
It has been described as a “vital step forward” for regeneration and community renewal.
Major crackdown sees dozens of Christians detained in east China
Authorities in eastern China have detained over 70 Christians in what Open Doors describes as one of the largest crackdowns on unregistered churches in recent years.
Growing concerns over abortion pill safety on both sides of the Atlantic
Fresh warnings have emerged in the UK and US about the dangers of abortion pills, with new data highlighting the scale of complications faced by women.
Survey reveals thousands of UK churches may close by 2030
A nationwide survey by UK charity National Churches Trust has raised concerns that as many as 2,000 churches across the UK could close within the next five years.
Ancient coin hoard unearthed in Galilee reveals secrets of last Jewish revolt under Romans
The 22 coins, dating back more than 1,600 years, were found within a narrow crack deliberately carved at the end of a winding tunnel.
Baptist Union of Great Britain maps out rescue plan for Spurgeon’s students after shock closure
The Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB) has detailed a wide-ranging support package to keep students from the now-closed Spurgeon’s College on track for the new academic year.
£11m investment to boost mission across Church of England parishes
Almost half of all Church of England parishes are set to gain from a new £11 million wave of investment aimed at strengthening mission, outreach and discipleship, according to the latest figures.
Finding true friends in Christ: 6 traits to look out for
As this new semester begins, seek out friendships that make you love Jesus more, not less, and be that kind of friend to others.
Salvation Army calls for urgent action on homelessness in Scotland
As Scotland heads toward next May’s parliamentary election, The Salvation Army is pressing political leaders to put homelessness prevention at the top of their agendas.
Not an insult, but a reminder of God’s grace: why are we sinners?
The Bible doesn’t expose our sin to crush us—it exposes it to point us to the only cure
Americans are deeply confused about sin, new study finds
A new national survey has found that most Americans remain deeply confused about the nature of sin, with many rejecting biblical definitions and even refusing to call themselves “sinners.”
New study highlights key reasons pastors leave ministry
Resentment within the family proved damaging
Climate protests held at cathedrals across England
A series of protests took place during the weekend at several Church of England cathedrals and abbeys, where members of the group, Christian Climate Action, called on the church to take a stronger stance on climate change.
The good news about repentance
It's such a loaded word but, when properly understood, it's the pathway to joy.
How a Glasgow church helped shape Belle and Sebastian’s early years
Stuart Murdoch, frontman of the internationally acclaimed indie band Belle and Sebastian, has credited a Church of Scotland congregation with playing a decisive role in his musical journey.