Obianuju Mbah
Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit: self-control that leads to true freedom
At first glance, self-control can sound as though it depends on personal willpower or moral discipline. But biblical self-control does not originate from the self at all.
Middle East Christians warn rapid growth in faith is outpacing discipleship support
Christian leaders working across the Middle East say a surge in spiritual openness is leading thousands to explore faith in Jesus, but warn that a lack of local discipleship structures risks leaving many new believers unsupported.
Young adults driving renewed interest in Christianity, research finds
A new set of supplemental reports from the Evangelical Alliance suggests that young adults are emerging as a significant group among those coming to Christian faith in the UK, with authenticity, Scripture and community proving decisive factors in their journeys.
Christians welcome launch of parliamentary inquiry into NI online pimping platforms
A new parliamentary inquiry has been launched to investigate the role of online pimping websites in facilitating the exploitation of women and girls across Northern Ireland.
Kuwait’s first church granted minor basilica status
Kuwait’s first church has been formally elevated to the status of a Minor Basilica, marking a significant milestone for the country’s Christian community and for churches across the Gulf region.
UK Christian and Gospel music set for official singles chart launch
The UK’s Christian and Gospel music scene is set to receive a major boost with the announcement of a new official singles chart, developed in partnership between AStepFWD and The Official Charts Company.
More Protestant churches closed than opened in the US in 2024, new analysis finds
The closures have served to highlight the importance of church planting, say researchers.
Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit: gentleness that reflects God’s strength
To be gentle is often equated with being passive, fragile, or easily overlooked - a liability rather than a virtue. But the Kingdom of God operates by an entirely different framework.
Isolation is a reality for pastors despite strong marriages, new research finds
Pastors may be surrounded by people every week, but many are navigating their calling with limited personal support, according to new research highlighting a growing gap between ministry life and supportive friendship.
Sir Brian Souter says the nation is 'seeing a rebirth of Christ-centred Christianity'
Sir Brian Souter, the founder of Stagecoach and Megabus, has spoken candidly about the role of Christian faith in business and his view that Britain’s increasingly secular culture may be giving rise to a renewed and more authentic form of Christianity.
Youth café growth reflects increasing church engagement across Suffolk
A Thursday evening youth café in Ipswich is offering a snapshot of a wider story unfolding across Suffolk, as churches report encouraging growth in attendance, community engagement and outreach - particularly among children and young people.
UK abortion figures reach highest level on record as campaigners urge rethink of current law
The figures mark the highest annual total since the introduction of the Abortion Act in 1967.
Cultivating the fruit of the Spirit: faithfulness that anchors and endures
What better way to begin the year than by grounding ourselves in a virtue that steadies the soul, anchors hope, and teaches us how to remain rooted when circumstances shift?
Coalition of 13 aid agencies urge UK action as Sudan war reaches 1,000-day mark
Humanitarian organisations have renewed calls for urgent UK government intervention as the conflict in Sudan passes 1,000 days, warning that the country is now facing the biggest humanitarian crisis in the world.
Bible sales surge to record levels among Gen Z on both sides of the Atlantic
HarperCollins said increased Bible sales were a sign that people are not just buying them but "actually trying to read them and understand them and then apply them to their lives".
Church leaders speak out against abortion clinic buffer zones after Scottish grandmother charged
“It cannot be a crime to give our voice and our prayers to the unborn," Catholic bishops in Scotland have said.