Obianuju Mbah
Christian widows in Nigeria hold fast to faith as they rebuild lives after violence
Hundreds of Christian widows in Nigeria’s Plateau State are putting their lives back together after losing husbands, homes and livelihoods to violence.
Sharing your faith: practical tips for evangelism
As someone who regularly participates in street evangelism and teaches the Bible to young people, I have learnt a few lessons along the way.
Hillsong’s Joel Houston opens up about season of 'soul-searching' after difficult few years
The Hillsong United frontman revealed that he even spent two to three years largely away from church.
Ebola death toll mounts as outbreak spreads further across DR Congo
Healthcare workers are struggling to contain the disease amid shortages of essential medical equipment and ongoing insecurity.
US Episcopal Church membership falls below 1.5 million as decades-long decline continues
The US Episcopal Church has reported a further decline in membership and worship attendance, with new data it has fallen below 1.5 million members despite signs of post-pandemic stabilisation.
John Lennox urges Christians to overcome fear of sharing their faith
“What we all can do is to share what Christ has done for us,” he said.
Children’s declining wellbeing linked to lack of belonging, Christian charity warns
A fifth of young people across the UK struggle to feel at home in their local area, according to a new report from Christian charity The Children’s Society.
Open Doors calls for prayer for Syrian Christians following renewed violence
Christian persecution charity Open Doors has appealed for prayers for believers in Syria following another armed attack on the predominantly Christian town of Al-Suqaylabiyah.
Christian beliefs increasingly unfamiliar to British public, research finds
With more and more people unclear about basic Christian teachings, Britain “is a mission field” in need of faithful Gospel witness, says Ligonier Ministries, which commissioned the survey.
Who was the Ethiopian eunuch and what can we learn from him?
When we think about the history of Christianity in Africa, we may immediately think of European missionaries who travelled to the continent to spread the gospel. Yet Africa’s connection to Christianity stretches much further back, to the earliest days of the Church itself.
West Bengal Christians face wave of violence and intimidation, report warns
A new report documents 60 incidents targeting Christians in West Bengal over a four-month period.
Nigeria moves to reform police amid concerns over proposed restrictions on foreign-funded organisations
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards reforming its policing system, raising hopes of improved security for communities affected by years of violence, terrorism and kidnappings.
Mission Aviation Fellowship makes Sudan a fresh ministry priority amid humanitarian crisis
The Christian aviation charity is ending its ministry in Tanzania after more than six “decades of transformation” as its humanitarian focus shifts to the Sudan crisis.
UK Christians unite for nine days of prayer as National Week of Prayer enters third year
Christians from different denominations and traditions across the UK are coming together for nine days of collective prayer this October, as the National Week of Prayer (NWoP) returns for its third consecutive year.
Christian faith seen as ‘significantly more relevant’ to young people than church, new report finds
The Christian faith is perceived as “significantly more relevant to children” and young people than the church itself, according to new research which calls on churches to rethink how they engage the next generation.
Winnie-the-Pooh centenary marked with new Christian reflection resources for schools
Church schools are being invited to explore Christian values through the much-loved stories of Winnie-the-Pooh as part of new resources produced to mark the character’s 100th anniversary.
