UK preacher fined over Bible verse display challenges abortion clinic buffer zones
Britain’s controversial abortion buffer zones are being challenged in court again, this time by Stephen Green, who was found guilty of breaching a zone in Ealing.
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Every child belongs in a family: why the Church must rethink orphanage support
James 1:27 calls us to look after orphans and widows in their distress. It is a very clear and direct command repeated across scripture. But what if the way we have been expressing that love, however well-intentioned, has sometimes caused harm? The World Evangelical Alliance has released a statement on this matter for International Children's Day (June 1).
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Christian nationalism and progressive Christianity two poles on a continuum
As mass demonstrations blend Christian imagery with nationalist politics, questions grow concerning how Christians should respond to Christian nationalism. But the issue has more to do with elements of faith aligned with politics more than competing theological interpretations. Peter Lynas wonders if the latest UK shifts are a new expression of an old problem.
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Three prayers that can steady your life
Jesus said, "Peace I give to you, but not as the world gives" and in one way or another every human being expresses a longing for real peace. Here is a prayer in three parts that can lead anyone to the peace that Christ offers those who trust in him. There is a cost however. We need to surrender to find peace that lasts.
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The Church in post Christian Europe is not being persecuted but it is losing respect
A wave of crime against UK and French churches does not indicate persecution, but is still revealing. It indicates that the declining moral standing of Christianity in Western European life matters, not as a theological problem but as an increasingly serious sociological one.
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Putin using Russian Orthodox Church to repress religion, panel says
By Edward RossThe regime of Vladimir Putin is using the Russian Orthodox Church in efforts to repress other faiths not only in Ukraine and other foreign countries but within Russia’s borders, clergy and rights defenders said.
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310 faith-based organizations recognized as ‘Best Christian Workplaces’
By CDI StaffBest Christian Workplaces in the U.S. State of Washington has announced “Certified Best Christian Workplaces” with 310 global faith-based organisations and Christian-owned businesses honored for their work. The ministry said the honors represented a variety of Christian organizations, including churches,parachurch ministries, mission organizations, Christian-owned businesses, Christian schools, and universities. Certified Best Christian Workplaces are spread across the United States, Canada, and
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Italian Evangelical Alliance raises concerns over ecumenical covenant's impact on evangelism
By CDI StaffThe Italian Evangelical Alliance has raised theological and practical concerns following the signing of a national ecumenical agreement that brings together Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and some Evangelical and Pentecostal churches in Italy.
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Trust shapes how U.K. Christians give, Stewardship report finds
By Chris EyteStewardship, a financial support organization, has published its third report examining current trends in financial giving and generosity by U.K Christians. The latest 64-page report puts the ethical value of trust at the center of its enquiry with the understanding that giving is not just about capacity or conviction but also relational. “This year, we have therefore paid special attention to the impact that perceptions of integrity, transparency, accountability and reliability have on the way
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Accessibility gaps leave many blind people unable to use U.K. trains, study says
By Chris EyteChristian disability advocates say a new U.K. report underscores a moral as well as social responsibility to remove barriers that prevent blind and partially sighted people from travelling independently by train, after research found that one in three face obstacles so severe they are unable to use rail services at all. The findings come from the Platform for Change report published Jan. 22 by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), based on a survey of 1,200 people with sight loss
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‘God is on the move’: Baptist leader sees ‘quiet revival’ among New Zealand youth
By Chris EyteThe so-called “Quiet Revival” report by the Bible Society noting an upsurge in Christianity among young people in the U.K. is also seen to an extent among young New Zealanders, according to a report by Baptists. In the 2025 Annual Report for the Baptist Churches of New Zealand, Ethan Miller, Youth Catalyst for the denomination, made the comments in reference to the Bible Society report published in April 2025 and titled “The Quiet Revival: Gen Z leads rise in church attendance emerging across p
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A message for young men: you are not meant to figure life out alone
A minister with four decades of experience speaks directly to young men navigating adulthood in an era marked by isolation and institutional decline. Rather than scolding or pathologizing them, here is a candid and compassionate message: no one becomes a grounded, healthy man without mentorship, community, and support.
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