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At a time when there is a well-recognised demographic crisis in Anglican ministry, the appointment of Sarah Mullally to be the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury could well be the thing that pushes the denomination over the edge into complete cultural and especially spiritual irrelevancy.

Charlie Kirk was concerned with the world around him and sought to transform it for the glory of God and the good of the people. Love compelled him to proclaim the truth of the Gospel. Now, Charlie Kirk’s life has ended, but his work continues with us.

St Francis of Assisi Day will return as an Italian holiday in 2026. The national day dedicated to the nation’s saint was axed in 1977 as part of broader loan approval conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

God's mission has always been in the hands of 'ordinary' people, not professionals. As Peter and John found boldness to speak to people from being in Jesus' presence, so can we.

After being sacked by Avant Mutual for his Christian faith and conservative views, Matthew Squires is pursuing a landmark free speech case that will test workplace protections for Australians nationwide.

At just 21 years old, Ethan Beer could very well be Australia's next music export to the world. Having gone through his music ministry apprenticeship fronting for Youth Alive Queensland, Ethan is ready to strike out his own path with new tunes in his back pocket all ready to go.

We are in a time of outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the nations of the world, and there is more to come for Israel. Prophetically, we see the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) being our shelter in the Tabernacle of God under His wings – for the Jew first, and also for Gentile believers.

Many Christian leaders believe that God has entrusted a distinctive mission to the American church — a mission with two inseparable parts: to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to the nations and to stand with the Jewish people, including the modern State of Israel.

In recent months, a disturbing pattern of governmental persecution of Christian pastors and political opponents has emerged in the once thriving democracy of South Korea.

It is a given that Christians should be concerned about the poor, about dealing with poverty, and about demonstrating compassion for the needy. However, too often, churches and Christians can do more harm than good when it comes to charity and help for the needy.

Forgiveness is powerful. It frees us from burdens too heavy to bear, entrusting justice to God. And as we forgive and release, we'll see God make our service abundantly fruitful.

When the Lord finally intervenes on behalf of Israel, Zechariah predicts that He will seek to "destroy" the nations that had so viciously come against Jerusalem (Zec 12:9). It is as the judgment of God begins to fall on the nations, that I believe the Feast of Tabernacles will find its ultimate prophetic fulfilment.

Katy Faust recently delivered a powerful message on the devastating consequences of same-sex marriage, arguing that Western nations have sacrificed children’s rights, turning sons and daughters into commodities for adult fulfilment. She also provided a roadmap out of this mess.

One of the most sobering truths in Scripture is that how we treat Israel directly affects how God deals with us. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is unambiguous: those who bless Israel are blessed, and those who curse Israel come under God’s judgment.

Is Islam truly poised to surpass Christianity and redefine global culture and politics, or are we mistaking temporary momentum for lasting dominance? The answer could shape the future of both faiths — and influence the course of civilisation — in the decades to come.

We might avoid conflict by withholding truth, and according to the world, this could even be seen as ‘love’. But we would be failing to love scripturally, and therefore failing to truly love at all. The Church must “speak the truth in love".

For the Church to walk in its inheritance today, we must hear this call: Be strong. Be courageous. Reject fear. Fear keeps us tied to yesterday and hesitant about tomorrow.

Christian truths are the foundation of much that we cherish in the modern world. We must pray for the revival of Christianity that will save individuals and also renew our culture and guide our future.

Comedian Bill Maher has launched an attack on mainstream outlets that ignore Nigeria’s Christian genocide, where Islamist extremists have killed tens of thousands and displaced millions, in crisis largely hidden from global attention.

Most Christians have recently learned about the sudden passing of Voddie Baucham in America. I am reminded of how the death of God’s leaders often paves the way for new ones to come on the scene. Let me mention just five of them who have gone to be with their Saviour in the past six months, and share a few quotes from each.