Iranian security services have initiated a series of arrests and detentions targeting the Christian community. At least 51 individuals remain in detention across Iran. Iran has long-been an unsafe country for Christians, with converts regularly accused of propaganda against the
by Andrew Rodriguez When I first addressed LGBTQ affirmation in the Church, I ended with this statement: “True compassion affirms the reality of God’s design while offering competent help to those who desire it.” This is an understanding sadly lost in
The National 24-Hour Prayer Watch will not be produced next week due to editorial staff being absent interstate on ministry assignments. It will resume on Thursday 10th August. Creating a Caring Community It is much harder than most of us
Australian News will not be published next week due to editorial staff being absent on ministry activities. Publication will resume on Wednesday 9th August. Source: Australian Prayer Network
The sex abuse crisis engulfing the Catholic Church threatens to break the back of its financial structures without an urgent rethink of how as much as an estimated $500bn of its wealth in Australia is handled, according to a former
Climate change continues to manifest as destructive environmental events around the globe. Two years ago, a prayer movement known as Weather Watch Australia (WWA) was formed to combat extreme weather events facing Australia. WWA founder Samuel Hays said the prayer
International News will not be published next week due to editorial staff being away on ministry. Normal publication will resume on Monday 7th August. Source: Australian Prayer Network [print-link]
There are now an estimated 735 million people worldwide facing hunger, and Africa remains the most at-risk region when it comes to the global hunger crisis, according to the latest “State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World” report
Americans’ trust in institutions continues to flounder near record lows as less than a third say they have confidence in the Church or organized religion and about a quarter has confidence in public schools. The Gallup survey was based on
Global brands have come together in Downing Street to discuss and share ideas on being faith-friendly employers. The first “Faith and Work” summit the government has held, was hosted by Chief Secretary to the Treasury, John Glen MP, who is
