Obianuju Mbah
Treasures of Christianity from the African continent
Here are three remarkable figures whose faith, intellect and courage helped shape Christianity as we know it today.
Nigerian Christian to be honoured for defiant faith after surviving extremist attack
A young Nigerian catechist who survived a near-fatal knife attack by extremists is to be honoured for his courage and steadfast faith.
Evangelicals consider AI’s role in the Great Commission
The Lausanne Movement is weighing in on how artificial intelligence might shape the future of Christian mission.
Bible reading linked to greater generosity, study finds
Research into Bible reading by the American Bible Society (ABS) has found that it impacts on generosity, compassion, and social attitudes.
Younger generations lead surprising revival in Bible reading
After years of steady decline, Americans are rediscovering the Bible — and young adults are leading the way.
Major new report maps how the world engages with the Bible
The Bible Society has unveiled a sweeping analysis of how culture, religion, politics and economics shape engagement with Scripture across the globe.
Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit: forbearance in the waiting
Our next stop on the journey through the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23) is forbearance, also translated as patience or long-suffering - one of the most stretching yet beautiful fruits.
Princess Anne visits church parish to see modern ministry in action
Princess Anne recently paid a special visit to Bennachie Parish Church in Aberdeenshire to learn how the reformed parish is finding fresh, creative ways to share the message of Jesus Christ.
Armenia urged to end crackdown on Apostolic Church as global concern grows
Religious freedom in Armenia — the world’s oldest Christian nation — is facing one of its most serious crises in decades, according to a new report warning of escalating confrontation between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government and the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church (AAHC).
Christians in Myanmar face worsening persecution as churches destroyed and clergy targeted
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has renewed its call for urgent international action as Myanmar’s military intensifies its campaign against Christian and other minor religious communities.
More Americans report a resurgence in religion’s impact on public life, study finds
A new Pew Research Center study reveals a significant shift in how Americans perceive religion’s role in society, with a growing share of adults saying faith is finding renewed prominence in public life.
Work as worship: seeing our daily labour as a gift from God
Work is not the enemy of rest — it’s an extension of worship.
Study reveals hopes for the future but reservations about Church’s readiness for a changing world
“Young people are discipled by YouTube more than by pastors. The Church must step into that gap."
YouVersion plans global Bible-reading event as it celebrates billionth download
The world’s most popular Bible app, YouVersion, is honouring a landmark moment as its Bible apps surpass one billion downloads worldwide, by inviting Christians worldwide to unite in Scripture through a month-long Global Bible Month celebration.
20 Christians killed as jihadist violence intensifies in Mozambique
A new wave of jihadist attacks in northern Mozambique has left at least 20 Christians dead and thousands displaced, as militants linked to the Islamic State continue to target Christian communities, churches and homes.
Global report warns of sharp decline in religious freedom
Religious freedom is under growing threat across the globe and even "disappearing" in many countries, according to a new report released by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN).