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Video conferencing is no substitute for meeting in person, say Christian event organisers
Lack of face-to-face contact is making life harder for Christian event organisers, a survey by the Christian Conference Trust has found.
Justin Bieber denies reports he's training for the ministry
Pop star Justin Bieber has denied reports that he is training to enter the ministry at Hillsong Church.
Justin Bieber is 'studying to become a church minister', claims report
The "Holy" singer is reportedly making a move towards ministry.
Kalley Heiligenthal thanks supporters for kindness a year on from daughter's death
Bethel worship leader Kalley Heiligenthal has thanked friends and fans for their kindness in the year since her two-year-old daughter Olive died.
Here's why Christmas movies are so appealing this holiday season
Holiday movies are popular not simply because they are "escapes," as my research on the relation between religion and cinema argues. Rather, these films offer viewers a glimpse into the world as it could be. This is particularly true with Christmas movies.
Why celebrating Christmas is good for your mental health
There's plenty of evidence to suggest that entering wholeheartedly into the spirit of the season â while keeping to 2020's limitations â will be very good for our mental health. After a tough year, this might be exactly what we need.
Bethlehem and beyond: how Christianity's earliest sites were identified
many people travel to the Holy Land throughout the year to visit places of religious importance â whether in Jerusalem, Nazareth or around the Sea of Galilee. But when did Christians start to consider places as holy and begin travelling to them on pilgrimage?
Lauren Daigle 'saddened' by mayor's call to keep her off New Year's Eve show
Christian artist Lauren Daigle has spoken out in response to a controversy over her appearance at an outdoor worship gathering led by Sean Feucht.
Christmas markets: their long history and changing future
Wooden huts with twinkling fairy lights, festive hubbub, and the aromas of roasted chestnuts and glühwein â this picture-postcard setting is recreated annually across UK towns and cities in December. This year, however, most Christmas markets have been cancelled, meaning that 2020 will be a year without urban festive cheer.
Beth Moore calls 'Trumpism' dangerous
Beth Moore has ignited a debate on social media about "Trumpism" and "Christian nationalism", which she said were "seductive" and "dangerous".
Meeting the real, living Jesus this Advent
For many people, 2020 will be remembered as a year like no other. Penelope Wilcock is hoping that her new book, 'Into the Heart of Advent', will speak into the challenges of this year by bringing people closer to Jesus.
Re-imagining theatre during a Covid Christmas
Christian theatre group 4Front is launching a digital Advent calendar and livestream performances this Christmas to bring some festive cheer to people after a challenging year.
HBO's new transgender documentary is 'exploitative'
A new HBO Max documentary raises new questions about the transgender debate and how parents play a role in shaping their children's gender identity, and it has prompted calls to boycott the streaming service.
Pharrell Williams goes back to his church roots with new gospel choir Netflix series
Pharrell Williams' new docuseries about putting together a gospel choir debuts this month on Netflix.
Justin Bieber wants to 'lead people' to God
The "Yummy" singer said he's asking God to keep him pure.
Some pastors care more about being cool than being Christ-like, says Christine Caine
Prayer has been relegated to the "basement with the grandmothers" as churches prioritize their "smoke machines" and "skinny jeans", says Christine Caine.