Opinion

Why can't all religious communities have places of worship?

Random raids and stop and search are all part and parcel of being a Christian in Turkmenistan, says one Christian.

Elijah was a man just like us

With Pentecost upon us, we are reminded once again that in any manner of difficulty, prayer is the channel through which we receive the Lord's solution.

Joel Edwards on 'Agenda for Change' and rehabilitating evangelicalism

Joel Edwards, head of the Evangelical Alliance, on his new book "Agenda for Change" and his challenge to evangelicals to be the good news people.

World Evangelical Alliance head: 'China is on the move'

Christianity is alive and growing in China, says the head of the World Evangelical Alliance, Geoff Tunnicliffe, following a recent tour of East Asia.

Awaiting the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit - WCC Pentecost message

May we this Pentecost, following the example of the first disciples, wait together, open to receive anew the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit that God always desires to give to us.

How can the spiritual needs of a new generation go deep?

'There's so much for my young people that I wish had been there when I was younger. But when the wind blows the roots aren't deep enough to keep them standing firm.' I heard this time and time again during my 15 years of youth ministry everywhere I went.

Bishop of Harare on persecution in Zimbabwe

The Bishop of Harare, the Rt Rev Sebastian Bakare, speaks out on state crackdown on citizens in Zimbabwe.

Desmond Tutu statement on Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is staring into the abyss.

NT scholar on discovery of giant trove of Bible manuscripts

Dr Daniel B Wallace, the director of the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) in Frisco, Texas, spoke to Christian Today this month about his centre's major discovery of 47 New Testament manuscripts in Albania last year.

Bill Hybels: The DNA of effective leadership

What leaders must do to build prevailing churches?

Turkey: One year after the Malatya murders, it's time to address the causes

The murders of three Bible publishing house workers left behind grieving families, a community in fear and a country with mixed emotions.

Nola Leach: How can Christians possibly make a difference?

The mobilisation of Christians holds the key to making a Christian difference for the sake of future generations.

Five ways to help your church remain united

Nothing breaks a shepherd's heart like seeing the sheep squabble.

Live like Jesus - Langham Partnership's Dr Chris Wright

The church has to live the Gospel as well as teach the Gospel, says Langham Partnership's Dr Chris Wright.

Remember hope, reconciliation and peace in a suffering world

Easter cannot only be about parties, eggs, chocolates, cards - or even Church services - if we are not able to provide hope, reconciliation and peace in a suffering world.

The really good news gospel

The Easter message from the Methodist President, the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins, President of the Methodist Conference.