Peter Crumpler
Golf? For Samuel Ryder – founder of the Ryder Cup – his faith was more important
Here’s a shock for many of the world’s top golfers, and golfing fans gathering in Farmingdale, New York for the 45th Ryder Cup.
Could the thinking behind the Alpha Course help to bring our world together?
Questions are good. They help us understand the world around us. The alternative is closing down our minds.
UK government targets 10 countries to protect believers – but have they made the right choices?
As Christians face increasing numbers of attacks across the world, the British Foreign Office is to target 10 countries in a bid to get them to improve their record on protecting freedom of religion or belief (FoRB).
Four ways to change how Christians are portrayed in the media
National denominations and big Christian organisations can do so much – but motivated local churches, seeking to win coverage on their doorsteps, could help transform how the Church is perceived across the country and beyond.
‘Faith makes life simpler,’ wrote Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny
In his autobiography, 'Patriot', Navalny writes movingly of his Christian faith.
Christian media owner calls on Elon Musk to become more accountable
Sir Paul Marshall, an evangelical Christian and prominent British media owner has called on Elon Musk and the bosses of other social media platforms to publish the algorithms that determine the visibility of posts – and to become more accountable.
Journalists urge new Pope to take action on press freedom
Campaigning journalists have called on the new American pope, Leo XIV, to back up his words in support of press freedom with strong action.
‘Don’t forget the seafarers,’ says Christian mission agency
A Christian mission agency has called for the welfare of nearly two million seafarers to be taken into consideration, as the global shipping fleet cuts costs by adopting new technologies.
Telling the untold story behind elections
There’s an untold story about the elections we have just had across England - and maybe about every election that ever gets held anywhere. It’s a story that matters just as much as the election results.
What can the CofE learn from Pope Francis?
As the Church of England continues its lengthy process to appoint a new Archbishop of Canterbury, are there lessons it could learn from Pope Francis? Well, maybe.
Will Christian movies ever make an impact in the UK?
More recently, I’ve enjoyed Christian movies Unsung Hero and Jesus Revolution on limited release in the UK, but it’s rare for such films to make the multiplex chains.
Why doesn’t the media understand religion?
How can anyone understand our 21st century world without knowing how religious faith impacts global, national and regional events?
This Lent, why not talk to somebody?
Sometimes it’s only face to face – with people with whom we have a relationship – that we can question a belief or understanding that’s based more on a conspiracy theory or rumour, than any foundation of truth.
Could older people hold the key to church growth?
New research is highlighting the wide range of activities that churches are offering to older people â and the growing opportunities to present the Christian gospel.
Pope calls on journalists to be 'communicators of hope'
The Pope has called on journalists to be 'communicators of hope' in a world "characterized by disinformation and polarization".
At last, some good news for the Church of England
Just when the Church of England needs some good news ... the Royal Mail has issued a set of special stamps celebrating the UK's most popular cleric.