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Max Lucado opens up about past struggles with alcohol

Jennifer Lee Tue 19 Sep 2023 10:22 BST

In his new book, God Never Gives Up on You, the bestselling pastor and author reflects on a time when drinking became a way to help him cope with the stress of ministry.

Sailing the seven seas for God's purpose

Operation Mobilisation | Mon 18 Sep 2023 11:46 BST

There are some of us who feel drawn to experience life at sea. Operation Mobilisation's (OM) Ship Ministry allows Christians to join people from every nation, with diverse backgrounds to serve God, as discovered by four young people who shared their stories.
Christian parents are failing to pass on the faith to their children, says Christian researcher

Leonardo Blair | Fri 15 Sep 2023 9:05 BST

"Most parents, even born-again parents, do not really think the spiritual component of their child's life is a big deal," writes George Barna in his new book.
Tony Evans announces engagement

Jennifer Lee | Wed 13 Sep 2023 13:57 BST

Pastor Tony Evans is to marry again four years after the passing of his wife, Lois.
Raising young people in faith takes more than parents, study finds

David Goodwin | Wed 13 Sep 2023 8:53 BST

A new study from the University of Georgia (UGA) has underlined the important role that engaged congregations and strong faith communities play in helping with the spiritual development of children.
Meet the pastor behind that 'quitting the church' essay

Bob Smietana | Tue 12 Sep 2023 12:24 BST

A pastor's last thoughts on leaving the ministry sparked a national conversation about clergy health and the future of the church.
'The Great Dechurching' explores America's religious exodus

Bob Smietana | Sat 9 Sep 2023 12:12 BST

A new study looks at why millions of Americans left church — and what might bring them back.
Sarah Young, publicity-shy superstar author of 'Jesus Calling,' dies at 77

Bob Smietana | Tue 5 Sep 2023 12:08 BST

First published in 2004, the devotional has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide.
Want to grow your faith? Read Psalms

Jeremy Dover | Mon 4 Sep 2023 13:28 BST

For thousands of years, the Psalms have provided Jews and Christians with a guide for their faith.
Transitioning to a new wineskin

Rume Kpadamrophe | Mon 4 Sep 2023 13:16 BST

Transitioning is often not an easy process as it involves leaving the familiar to what may be totally different or not-so-familiar.
Walking by faith, not by sight

Victoria Richards | Mon 4 Sep 2023 13:01 BST

God has our best interest at heart; all we need to do is put our trust in him and truly live for Him.
Study suggests looming succession crisis as aging pastors prepare to retire

Leonardo Blair | Fri 1 Sep 2023 9:35 BST

As American pastors continue to skew older, with an average age of 52, a majority now say it is becoming increasingly difficult to find mature young Christians willing to do their jobs as they prepare to retire, data from a new Barna study shows.
What are Harvest Festivals and why do we have them?

Neil Rees | Fri 1 Sep 2023 8:41 BST

Through September and October, British churches of most denominations have a Harvest Festival, but the modern Harvest Festival is mainly a Victorian development based on biblical themes.