Latest report on Christian persecution chronicles the rising danger of Islamic militants and autocratic regimes, from Nigeria to Nicaragua. Jayson Casper. Christianity Today. 17 January 2024 Fulcrum
Roger Forster, the founder of Ichthus Fellowship, has died at the age of 90. Marcus Jones. 18 January 2024 Fulcrum
The weeklong gathering outside Kenya’s capital was the first time the six had met as bishops. ‘We have never had time to meet just to pray, to know each other and fellowship,’ said one of the prelates. Frederick Nzwili. Religon News Service. 19 January 2024 Fulcrum
The release of the latest World Watch List brings a familiar story – persecution is getting worse. What are the key trends contributing to this? And what’s the good news? Open Doors Team. 17 January 2024 Fulcrum
The National Safeguarding Team, NST, has been updated on its complaint against the Reverend Mike Pilavachi, under the Clergy Discipline Measure, following the conclusion of its joint internal Church investigation with the Diocese of St Albans. Church of England website. 18 January 2024 Fulcrum
The BBC unmasks, for the first time, how the late Nigerian televangelist TB Joshua faked the miracles that drew millions of people to his church. Charlie Northcott, Helen Spooner & Tamasin Ford. BBC 13 January 2024 Fulcrum
The Bishop of Chelmsford has been speaking of how her brother’s murder following the Iranian revolution led her family to flee to the UK when she was 14 years old. Donna Birell.Premier News. 14 January 2024 Fulcrum
Many used to write to C S Lewis. One of those letter-writers was a young woman named Kathryn Lindskoog. Lewis was impressed with her letter, and when Kay went to England for university studies in London, they met in Oxford and Lewis took her to tea. That began a friendship that continued until his death … Continue Reading
We have a serious crisis in the episcopal leadership of the Church of England. It has more than one dimension to it, and, as with any crisis, it has been a long time coming. If your ceiling caves in because a water leak has weakened the structures, you can be sure that the water has … Continue Reading
In 1966, the BBC play Cathy Come Home was a key moment in public perceptions about the reality of homelessness. This week, we have seen the ITV drama Mr Bates v The Post Office have a similarly seismic public impact. Jon Kuhrt. Grace & Trusth. 13 January 2024 Fulcrum