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News AnalysisAfrican Methodists fear aid will be withdrawn as Western church liberalises on sexuality
At its most recent conference in the USA, the United Methodist Church removed the prohibition on considering openly LGBT candidates for ordained ministry. There’s a growing divide between Africa and the West on sexuality, reports Winile Ximba
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OpinionDear Labour, older people must be protected, not used to plug your financial black hole
The chief executive of Christian charity, Pilgrims’ Friend Society, is warning Labour’s policies will make the adult social care crisis worse. Instead, we should apply biblical principles to the funding gap, he says
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Magazine FeaturesSeeing ‘big G generosity’ changed my views on tithing
For many years, Wendy Pawsey ticked the box of ‘Christian giving’ through tithing. But seeing sacrificial generosity in action caused her to think again
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Magazine FeaturesThe Crypto King is a convicted fraudster. But were his motives ethical?
Sam Bankman-Fried was on course to become the world’s first trillionaire, before his virtual empire spectacularly collapsed in scandal. He’s due to be sentenced later this month, but Martin Saunders says there’s a surprising lesson the Church can learn from him
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News AnalysisWhy are banks closing the accounts of these Christians?
Financial institutions are guilty of discriminating against Christians. That’s the claim of Richard Fothergill and Mike Davidson, both of whom are prominent Christians who have recently had their bank accounts closed. Are banks trying to force those with unpopular views out of public life? Tim Wyatt investigates
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Opinion'More money, vicar?' Why clergy are asking for a pay rise
Church of England clergy have asked for a pay rise for the first time in history. They're asking for a 9.5 per cent increase in their stipend. Lucie Walsh explains why its so needed
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OpinionTax cuts for the wealthy and trickle-down economics? Jesus had plenty to say about that…
The biblical story of The Rich Man and Lazarus should act as a stark warning for Christians who support the Chancellor’s ‘mini-budget’, says Cat Jenkins
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Regular ColumnistsShould Christians go on expensive holidays?
Bible scholar NT Wright gives his answer
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Magazine FeaturesCryptomania explained: What Christians need to consider before investing in Bitcoin
Bitcoin is here to stay – but what exactly is it? How does it work? And should Christians invest?
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OpinionYour church is being hit by the cost of living crisis. It might be time to look again at your giving
Church incomes could plummet within a matter of months, says Paul Houghton
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Magazine FeaturesInside the fastest growing religious movement on earth
The agnostic journalist Elle Hardy has been investigating how Pentecostalism is taking over the world. Here’s what she discovered
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OpinionA debt crisis is coming. But Christians Against Poverty is here to help you
The number of households on low incomes in arrears has tripled since the pandemic began. But Christians are on the front line in helping families get back in the black
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Real Life‘I went to prison for gift aid fraud’
Dr Mohammed Johnson was pastoring a successful church in Luton when he was arrested for fraudulently claiming £150,000 in gift aid. It was the start of a nightmare that would ultimately end with him being sentenced to four years in a maximum security prison
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InterviewsArianna Walker: ‘Whatever the problem is, Jesus is the answer’
The CEO of Mercy UK explains how miraculous financial provision has allowed them to run a residential home for vulnerable young women
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Magazine Features5 stories of miraculous provision
From money turning up in bank accounts out of the blue to the family of God responding to each other’s financial needs, here are five incredible testimonies.
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Magazine FeaturesHow I left the prosperity gospel behind
Adesanya Adewusi was taught God wanted him to be healthy and wealthy. But after reading the scriptures he came to believe this was a distortion of the real gospel
