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Regular ColumnistsBeware, protect and forgive: Jesus' message to church leaders
Church leaders have been given great power by God. They must use it responsibly and for the good of the whole body, says Lucy Peppiatt
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OpinionWhy holiness, hunger and humility can prevent moral failure in the Church
A new scandal involving a pastor, Christian musician or ministry leader seems to come to light most months. It would be easy to become cynical, admits Alain Emerson. But God is raising up holy, humble, hungry leaders – they just may not be the ones you imagine
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OpinionThe Vatican wants to solve the global debt crisis. Our political leaders should take note
National debt is often held by private lenders charging extortionate rates — draining much needed funds from schools and hospitals in the developing world. As the Jubilee Debt Commission meets today, Bishop Stephen Wright explains how the issue can be solved for good
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InterviewsBear Grylls: 'Sharing the story of Jesus is the proudest thing I've ever done'
The adventurer opens up about writing the story of Jesus as a thriller, his complicated relationship with church and why faith is like plugging in a toaster
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Real Life‘More men are finding Jesus - my church is full of them!’
A small chapel in the Welsh Valleys has experienced significant growth in recent years, with much of it driven by young men coming to faith. Pastor John Funnell of Noddfa Church shares the story
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ReviewsWhen female roles in churches are contested is reconciliation possible?
Amidst today’s gender tensions, Healed and Whole by Abigail Ruth Flavell offers a gentle call to reconciliation in the Church - urging readers to listen well, love deeply, and stay centred on Christ.
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OpinionYou can question his style, but Franklin Graham’s exhortation to boldly preach the gospel is timeless
Reporting from Berlin, where 1,000 Christian leaders have gathered for an invitation-only congress on evangelism, Emma Fowle addresses Franklin Graham’s latest outspoken remarks and explores the place of proclamation evangelism amid a claimed quiet revival
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OpinionGen Z is spiritually hungry. Try these 3 questions to move the conversation closer to God
Drawing on years of youth outreach, Darin Stevens shares three simple yet powerful questions that can guide today’s seekers toward an encounter with God
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OpinionBeyond the quiet revival: 10 ways you can rise to this missional moment
Encouraging headlines about a quiet revival of faith in the UK are new territory for many pastors. Here’s Robin Ham’s ten lessons for church leaders
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News AnalysisExplained: What is the conclave and how does it work?
Scheduled for 7 May, the conclave to elect the next pope is fast approaching. As the Catholic Church prepares for its new leader, Thomas Chacko explains the origins of the conclave, how the confidential process works, and the spiritual weight behind it
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OpinionWho will be the next leader of the Church of England?
The position of Archbishop of Canterbury has been vacant since January 2025. Who will be the person to guide the Church of England through what has been a volatile era of polarisation, safeguarding scandals, yet spiritual awakening amongst the youth and renewal in the UK. Here are seven prospective candidates
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Opinion3 urgent tasks the next pope must get right
As the Catholic Church prepares for its next pope, Jay Valero outlines three priorities that the Church — and the world beyond it — will need him to focus on
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Regular ColumnistsGet angry about poverty. It's the Christian thing to do
Have Christians become so used to poverty that we’ve stopped being outraged by it? God hasn’t, says Natalie Williams, and it’s time we got in step with his heart
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Real Life‘My husband abused me. The church told me to forgive him’
Jill was told by church leaders to “forgive” her abusive husband. She explains why such advice amounted to spiritual abuse
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News AnalysisHow long, O Lord? David Fletcher is the latest conservative evangelical to be exposed as an abuser
Rev David Fletcher, brother to Jonathan and named in the Makin report as being instrumental in the cover up of John Smythe’s abuse, has himself now been accused of abuse. Tim Wyatt explores what happened, and what needs to change in the conservative evangelical church world to ensure such horrors cannot occur again
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OpinionYoung people with no connection to church are coming anyway. It’s called ‘contactless curiosity’
Across the UK, more and more young people are investigating Christianity - not through the invitation of a friend or a church outreach programme, but a contactless curiosity seemingly stirred by God alone. Dave Kemp shares his story and asks: is this the beginning of something?
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InterviewsGlyn Barrett: The !Audacious Church leader causing traffic jams in Manchester
!Audacious has grown from nothing to become one of the largest churches in the country. But is bigger always better? The church’s senior pastor and national leader of Assemblies of God in the UK tells all
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OpinionRichard Hays (1948-2025): The leading New Testament scholar was a real Christian
Richard B. Hays was one of the most influential New Testament scholars of his generation, says Dr Ian Paul. His radical faith in Christ motivated his scholarship and led him to write a number of game-changing books
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ReviewsJordan Peterson is wrestling with God. Is he a Christian?
Renowned Canadian psychologist and bestselling author Jordan Peterson is delving deeper into the Bible. We Who Wrestle with God tackles themes of sin, morality, and purpose. But does this 505-page tome mark his arrival at faith - or is he still on the journey?
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Magazine FeaturesThe Christian case against workplace efficiency
Being efficient is generally seen as positive, so surely Christians should aim to be so? After interviewing dozens of people about their workplace experiences, Nick Megoran disagrees
