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The founding pastor of Hillsong Church Brian Houston has stepped down from his position on the board of the megachurch after being charged with concealing his late father’s sex offences. Houston is due to appear in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on 5th October. Police have said that they will allege in court that Houston “knew information relating […]
The news of the death of David Yonggi Cho, pastor of the world’s largest megachurch, died early Tuesday morning, his church said in a press release at 85. Pastor Cho is the founder of Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul, South Korea. He was recognized as one whose passion for spreading the gospel across the […]
Bri Babineaux, a famous gospel singer, and artist says she did not give rapper Kanye West approval to use her vocals on his newly released album, Donda. In the last few years, Babineaux made a name for herself when her performance of B. Slade’s Make Me Over went viral online in 2015. Her single He’s My Rock later […]
Tributes have been pouring on for a well-respected Scottish vicar who died while “doing the Lord’s work” at his church on Friday. Emergency services were called to Peterhead Methodist Church last Friday in after reports that a man had died in the church building. Later, 60-year-old Reverend Colin Plenderleith, the church’s minister, was confirmed dead at […]
A vicar from West Yorkshire has been jailed for assaulting a three-year-old child. Gordon Newton, 40, admitted to his crimes after his wife discovered indecent images of children on his phone. Sentencing Newton at Leeds Crown Courrt, Judge Tom Bayliss QC blasted him as a “hypocrite”. Newton was jailed for six years and seven months admitting to six […]
The Church in Wales, part of the Anglican Communion, has decided to offer services of blessing to same sex couples. The Church in Wales’ Governing Body, its legislature of three groups which makes decisions, voted with a two-thirds majority among clergy and laity to allow the blessings to take place after a marriage or civil partnership […]
If you ever desired inside gist of the life of your favourite Christian artiste, trending music, exclusive gist and global music countdown, Scotland based leading radio HeartsongLive teams up with media house Polongo TV to bring you the Global Gospel Chart show. The Global Gospel Chart show is a premium gospel show featuring interviews, new […]
St Simon’s Catholic Church, in the Archdiocese of Glasgow, suffered extensive damage, with the roof, interior and upper walls completely destroyed. Emergency services were called to the fire around 2.50am on Wednesday 28th July and dozens of people were evacuated from homes nearby but no one was hurt. Detective Inspector Kenny McDonald, Drumchapel CID, said […]
Sunday 22nd August marks the UN International Day Commemorating the Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. But as the situation in Afghanistan remains unstable, there are fears over the safety of the country’s Christian population. The charity, International Christian Concern says members of the country’s secretive underground Church are filled with fear and uncertainty and are […]
More than 100 churches from across the country have joined forces to help Afghan refugees settle in the UK. Christian charity Welcome Churches, together with the Hospitality Pledge, both of which encourage the Christian community to support refugees, launched an emergency call for churches to join their support efforts, especially those based in areas where […]
The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken about Afghan refugees in the House of Lords, asking: “Will the Government confirm that their policy will reflect moral obligation and not be controlled by numbers?” Since the Taliban took over, thousands of people have tried to leave Afghanistan, with many remembering what their rule was like before – […]
