"What are we to think about all of this talk about a religious resurgence and increased spiritual interest? What is really happening?"
A journalist coined ‘the Bible Belt’ 100 years ago – it’s been oversimplifying the South ever since
‘The Bible Belt’ has been used for a century to describe religion and politics in the South. But it captured just some of life in the region then – and doesn’t capture what’s going on today.
Episcopal services of remembrance planned as US marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks
It has been 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and Episcopal congregations in New York, Washington, D.C., and beyond are hosting commemorations this week as part of the nationwide tributes to the attacks’ 2,977 victims.
MPs vote against assisted suicide in 'victory for hope, compassion and life'
The House of Commons has narrowly voted against the legalisation of medically assisted suicide, with 286 votes against and 270 in favour.
Trump admin has admitted zero persecuted Christians this year
Donald Trump is about to have the distinction of being the first president in possibly 45 years not to permit the resettlement of a persecuted Christian or other religious minority through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
What the AfD’s victory means for German churches’ influence
The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) Party scored a pivotal victory for the far-right in Germany, an outcome churches fiercely fought to prevent. Their inability to stop it and the spread of the party’s anti-immigrant agenda expose a deeper rift in communities in which churches were a check on right-wing extremism.
Groups seek to prevent Trump from sending armed agents to polling places
A new lawsuit seeks to prevent the Trump administration from violating federal law by sending armed federal agents into polling places during the midterm elections.
Historic UK churches face growing maintenance crisis despite £2.6m in grants
The National Churches Trust has warned that historic church buildings across the UK are facing mounting financial and maintenance pressures, despite awarding more than £2.6 million in grants during 2025.
Russell Moore tells evangelicals their immigrant jokes aren’t funny
Russell Moore is at it again — this time calling fellow evangelicals to account for their gallows humor about immigrants.
In his latest Christianity Today newsletter, the former Southern Baptist ethics leader chides evangelicals for excusing their inhumanity toward immigrants by claiming they’re “just joking.” It not funny, he says.
Paul Graves: I Care About Indifferentism
"The dangers inherent in apathy infest every historical cultural movement and every religious tradition – especially toward people “not like us”. When we fall into the endless traps of indifference, it’s too easy to justify our not caring about others. And even about ourselves."
C. S. Lewis on Why God Seems Silent
Many love C. S. Lewis because of the heartwarming world of Narnia and the logical precision of Mere Christianity. But Lewis considered his true masterpiece to be Till We Have Faces, his dark retelling of an ancient pagan myth.
Seeing God at work in everyday life
In her new book, 605 Everyday Miracles, Alpha UK director Chloe Swart challenges the perception that miraculous healing is reserved for extraordinary people or church events.
How A Pastor Can Feed the Flock Every Day on Social Media
Now, thanks to modern technology, you can teach your people every day – without them having to physically gather.
However, it will require a shift in how you distribute your preaching and teaching.
Bible Study Evangelism
Over the course of their lives, a majority of Christians will study the Bible with other Christians in a small group or one-on-one setting. These are great times to form relationships and deepen our understanding of Scripture. But have you ever considered using a Bible study as an evangelism tool? Sharonda Cooper has. And it’s given her some helpful insights into the best ways to invite our non-Christian neighbors into spiritual conversations through studying Scripture together.
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