Data published by the National Council of Evangelicals in France (CNEF) paints a picture about how French Christians see their workplace.

A Pew Research survey finds that a large majority of Americans believes in the existence of hell. Only four in ten Catholics and Protestants believe the Christian faith is the only way.

The workers of Christian Aid Ministries, including 5 children, were abducted in October. Christians are called “to continue to pray for the full resolution of this situation”.

A multi-national Children’s Ministry Report warns that “there needs to be clearer communication and a stronger sense of purpose amongst all who are involved in children’s faith formation”.

Most of the time we give in to discouragement and fear. But even today, Jesus' words are valid: “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?”

Being in relationship with Jesus is not just the end goal of ministry, but it is also the means by which genuine transformation occurs.

A survey by the Pew Research Center shows that 25% of US protestants are in favour of state-church integration.

A report shows that closure was particularly acute in inner-city areas. “There is hope. We encourage people to find hope and relevance in their local churches”, researchers say.

Only by the power of God will you manage to get what you have set out to do.

Nonverbal communication is complex and can take more decoding than verbal communication, but it can be as rich and expressive if we are willing to learn it.

The vitality of migrant faith does not represent the de-Christianisation of Europe but the de-Europeanisation of European Christianity.

Fear is a feature of life in this fallen world. Fear Jesus, for he is more powerful and significant than any evil.

A lot of ministry happens on fairly short notice. The weekly rhythm keeps ticking like a metronome, and it tends to get interrupted by emergencies.

The plight of many families with disabled children hasn’t received the media attention that it so deserves and needs.

Get ready to receive the baton, run on and hand it over.

A range of fidget or fiddle toys can be really effective for children’s and youth workers and families, offering them safe ways to meet the sensory needs that children have.

How vital it is to think it through, pray it through, and learn lessons in the late summer before another winter comes (whatever that may look like where you are).

Over 1,400 people have died in Haiti earthquake and hundreds are still missing. Christian organisations say their staff are safe but the situation is very worrisome.

May we preach so that our listeners walk away pondering the character, the heart, the goodness, the grace of God.

Let’s not be too quick to consign this tragic and turbulent year to history and take more opportunities to share our faith and hope by contributing to civil society.

This section aims to suggest areas in which we may ask questions about the life of a biographical subject, and some mistakes to avoid in the study of lives. By Jacob Dunn.

In times of struggle, we can look to the lives of those who have gone before us and take courage from the fact that their experiences can mirror our own. By Jacob Dunn.

We have become used to letting others, ourselves, and even God down.

“Governments have put a lot of money into developing these vaccines. It's a dilemma with legal, economic, political and ethical aspects. The key would be for pharmaceutical companies to allocate part of their profits to more universal and equitable access to vaccines”.

The Global Youth Culture Study found out about their struggles, beliefs, relationships, connectedness and who and what influences them.