Opinion
Remember, Remember: Why Guy Fawkes Night is still worth celebrating
The story of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot isn't just a gripping bit of history, but it has exact parallels with so much of what's happening 410 years later that we really ought to recover it.
Patrick Sookhdeo: How has he survived at Barnabas?
While Sookhdeo is capable of inspiring respect and loyalty among his staff and adherents, some have accused him of bullying, intimidation, vindictiveness and paranoia.
Shaker Aamer, Guantanamo and why it took 13 years to get him out
The entire panoply of the American legal system was arrayed in order to support the incarceration of men who had never been tried or convicted of any crime.
Is passion or competence more important in Church ministry?
How important is it that we're actually good at the things we do? Ian Paul suggests competence is not a way to earn Gods favour â but it is a sign of God's grace at work in our lives.
Why the Internet and the Church have more in common than you might think
"The internet is like a modern church," according to renowned Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei.
Undamaged goods: Why purity culture is twisted, dangerous and offensive
A bride's unusual gift to her dad on her wedding day has caused waves over the last few days.
What price British values? An open letter to David Cameron
David Robertson offers some reflections on Xi Jinping's state visit to Britain.
Christian culture and the class divide
Britain is a nation obsessed by class - even though we're squeamish about discussing it. What impact does a predominantly middle class church have on those outside of it?
The All-Inclusive Church
You don't get unity with those who don't share your skin colour, political or social views by trying to compromise. You have to go deeper.
Why small is beautiful when it comes to churches
Jesus spent the majority of his adult life surrounded by just 12 men, yet saved the world from sin. Gideon only had 300 men yet managed to defeat the Mideonites. David beat goliath.
IJM & the power of prayer: How one organisation is saving millions of lives
Gillan Scott looks at IJM's powerful mission, and it's starting point: prayer.
Scotland anti-trafficking law: Landmark law makes abolition of modern slavery possible
In the space of just one year, all parts of the United Kingdom have passed into law dedicated anti-slavery legislation.
The idol of ministry and how to avoid burning out
David Robertson is fed up of ministry, and says it's time we recognised the dangers of it becoming an idol.
Jesus' stark challenge: YOU give them something to eat!
God's plan for us is spiritual growth, not comfort, writes David Baker.
Transforming Scotland â Lessons for the Whole Church
What does the latest report on faith in Scotland tell us about mission and spiritual health?
If any religion is being persecuted in America, it's Islam
While some Americans fear the persecution of Christians, several high profile events suggest that Muslims are one of several groups who have more to fear in the US.