British Isles
Church 'must never see older people as problems'
05 Apr 2012
A respected Baptist academic has called upon churches to ensure they are a welcoming home for Britain's ageing population. Dr Roy Kearsley, of South Wales Baptist College, admitted that ageing was a challenge for church, mission…
Wilberforce Academy 2012
05 Apr 2012
The Wilberforce Academy 2012, organised by Christian Concern, took place last week at Exeter College, Oxford. 72 delegates, mainly consisting of students and young graduates, attended the Academy and were equipped to take the truth of…
The first attempt at a law introducing an opt-in system to protect children from being bombarded by online pornography has been launched in the House of Lords. A Private Member’s Bill has been introduced by Baroness…
Mourners pay tribute to murdered vicar
02 Apr 2012
Hundreds of people have paid their last respects to Reverend John Suddards found stabbed to death in the hallway of his vicarage on St Valentine's day. On Saturday he was given a last goodbye in the…
Christian doctor sacked following prayer e-mail
02 Apr 2012
A Christian doctor is suing his employers for unfair dismissal after being sacked following his sending of a motivational prayer e-mail to colleagues and a Christmas text message to one individual. Dr David Drew’s employers at…
Brave new church
02 Apr 2012
The ecclesiastical landscape is changing and new mission movements are growing out of, or in some cases, away from traditional church models. The challenge is: how old and new can grow long into the future in…