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Church Must Have 'Central Role' In PM's 'Shared Society', Says EA

The Church must play a "central role" in creating Theresa May's "shared society", the Evangelical Alliance have said.

Enoch Adeboye Steps Down As Head Of Redeemed Christian Church Of God In Nigeria
Enoch Adeboye Steps Down As Head Of Redeemed Christian Church Of God In Nigeria

The high-profile Pastor Enoch Adeboye of Nigeria's Redeemed Christian Church of God is stepping down after changes in rules in Nigeria governing charities and churches.

The Remarkable Impact Of Oak Hill\'s Mike Ovey On A Generation Of Evangelicals
The Remarkable Impact Of Oak Hill's Mike Ovey On A Generation Of Evangelicals

The Church Society's Lee Gatiss reflects on the life and sudden death of his long-term friend and mentor, Oak Hill principal Mike Ovey.

Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali Condemns Koran Reading At Anglican Cathedral Epiphany Service
Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali Condemns Koran Reading At Anglican Cathedral Epiphany Service

Nazir-Ali, a prominent evangelical, spoke out after a Koran reading was used during an Epiphany service at the Episcopal Cathedral of St Mary's in Glasgow.

Woman Priest Becomes Youngest Chaplain To The Queen
Woman Priest Becomes Youngest Chaplain To The Queen

Revd Georgina Byrne will be the youngest of 34 honorary chaplains to the Queen.

Baptists Treated \'Better Than Muslims\' In Planning Row
Baptists Treated 'Better Than Muslims' In Planning Row

Baptists were treated better than Muslims by planning authorities in a controversial New Jersey case that saw Southern Baptists lining up in support of a mosque.

Pope Invites Mothers To Breastfeed Their Babies In Sistine Chapel
Pope Invites Mothers To Breastfeed Their Babies In Sistine Chapel

Nursing mothers should be free to breastfeed in church "without fear", Pope Francis told women attending a ceremony in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday.

Oak Hill College Announces Sudden Death Of Principal Mike Ovey
Oak Hill College Announces Sudden Death Of Principal Mike Ovey

A statement from the college said: "It is with profound shock and sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of our Principal, the Revd Dr Mike Ovey, at the age of 58."

Pope Has No Plans To Increase Security On Travels Despite Risks
Pope Has No Plans To Increase Security On Travels Despite Risks

Pope Francis says he realises he may be the target of an attack but that he will continue to travel without bulletproof vehicles or heavy security because he wants to get close to people.

Bishop Warns Of \'Serious Risks\' To CofE Reputation After Cathedral Cash Crisis
Bishop Warns Of 'Serious Risks' To CofE Reputation After Cathedral Cash Crisis

The Bishop of Peterborough has issued his findings after launching an inquiry last autumn into financial difficulties at Peterborough Cathedral

Is It The Job Of Christians To Change The World?
Is It The Job Of Christians To Change The World?

How much should we strive to 'change the world'?

Homeless Get Picnic At The Vatican Courtesy Of Pope Francis
Homeless Get Picnic At The Vatican Courtesy Of Pope Francis

Pope Francis gave 300 homeless people and refugees a sandwich and a drink to thank them for helping to hand out pamphlets at an Epiphany feast day service on Friday.

What Is Epiphany And Why Does It Matter To The 21st Century Church?
What Is Epiphany And Why Does It Matter To The 21st Century Church?

Epiphany marks the coming of the Magi to visit Jesus and in the Western tradition is the time when we conclude the Twelve Days of Christmas. In the Eastern Church, because of the way the calendars differ, today is the day of Christmas itself...

Ken Ham Says Many Christians Are Forsaking Christ\'s Teachings, Calls for \'New Reformation\'
Ken Ham Says Many Christians Are Forsaking Christ's Teachings, Calls for 'New Reformation'

Answers in Genesis founder Ken Ham noted that many Christians nowadays don't take the Bible seriously, and are adjusting their faith based on what society dictates.

Pastor Tim Keller Explains Why the Virgin Birth and Resurrection of Jesus Are Non-Negotiables for Him
Pastor Tim Keller Explains Why the Virgin Birth and Resurrection of Jesus Are Non-Negotiables for Him

Is it possible to be a Christian without believing in the resurrection of Jesus Christ? If you ask Tim Keller, founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, the answer is a definite "no."

Egyptian Christian Shopkeeper Murdered In Suspected Sectarian Attack
Egyptian Christian Shopkeeper Murdered In Suspected Sectarian Attack

A Christian shopkeeper has been murdered in the Egyptian city of Alexandria in a suspected sectarian killing.