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God bless Alpha – but church is not just for beautiful people
God bless Alpha – but church is not just for beautiful people

The point is that church is actually a pretty jumbled-up mix of people and that's the beauty of it.

Mexican Church suspended 152 priests over nine years for alleged abuse – bishop
Mexican Church suspended 152 priests over nine years for alleged abuse – bishop

'Some delinquent priests are in prison, others have been suspended from their ministries. In the last nine years, 152 priests have retired.'

'Just in case': What Michael Green taught me about back-pocket evangelism
'Just in case': What Michael Green taught me about back-pocket evangelism

I have had the great privilege of getting to know some of the great elder statesmen of the church.

Southern Baptist Convention in shock after newspapers reveal hundreds of abuse cases
Southern Baptist Convention in shock after newspapers reveal hundreds of abuse cases

The report found around 380 Southern Baptist leaders and volunteers had been 'credibly accused' of misconduct, with around 220 convicted or receiving plea deals.

Sacked cardinal issues manifesto in thinly veiled attack on pope

Cardinal Gerhard Mueller, 71, a German who was the Vatican's doctrinal chief until 2017, issued the four-page manifesto on Friday via conservative Catholic media outlets.

Pope Francis offered $1m to give veganism a try

The Pope is being offered $1m to go vegan this Lent as part of a new global campaign launched on the back of Veganuary.

Unhealthy guilt: When our best doesn\'t seem enough
Unhealthy guilt: When our best doesn't seem enough

Recently I've found myself feeling guilty all the time. It feels as if it's not good enough even when I try to do my best.

What is the Great Commission and why is it so controversial?
What is the Great Commission and why is it so controversial?

A majority of church-going American Christians are unfamiliar with the term, the "Great Commission," a recent survey found.

Appeal to orthodox bishops to attend Lambeth Conference despite differences
Appeal to orthodox bishops to attend Lambeth Conference despite differences

The archbishop overseeing plans for the next Lambeth Conference is pleading with orthodox bishops threatening to boycott the event to come in spite of their differences.

How drone technology can help save crumbling church buildings
How drone technology can help save crumbling church buildings

Ecclesiastical has partnered with St Hilda's Church in Halifax and Worcester Cathedral in a drone survey trial.

Paula Gooder to serve as Chancellor of St Paul's
Paula Gooder to serve as Chancellor of St Paul's

Her books include Phoebe, Journey to the Empty Tomb, Body: Biblical Spirituality for the Whole Person and Heaven.

GAFCON leader says Lambeth Conference 'will be an obstacle to the gospel'
GAFCON leader says Lambeth Conference 'will be an obstacle to the gospel'

The head of GAFCON has repeated his call to Anglican bishops to think twice before they accept an invitation to attend the Lambeth Conference in 2020.

Michael Green: A personal appreciation
Michael Green: A personal appreciation

It was with a sense of sadness that I heard of the death of Michael Green.

Presbyterian Church in Ireland elects youngest ever Moderator
Presbyterian Church in Ireland elects youngest ever Moderator

The Rev William Henry is set to become the new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

Children need resilience and character-building skills, not just academic grades, Education Secretary tells Church conference
Children need resilience and character-building skills, not just academic grades, Education Secretary tells Church conference

Education Secretary Damian Hinds argued that non-academic activities like rock-climbing and learning a musical instrument were just as important as academic grades for future success.

Half of US Millennial Christians don't believe in evangelism
Half of US Millennial Christians don't believe in evangelism

Almost half of Millennial Christians in the US believe evangelism is wrong, according to new research from Barna.