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From Hillsong to Mars Hill: is there a leadership crisis in the global church?

Yes, but it is one that we can fix.

Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill and the lessons still being learned

There is a surprising new podcast which is storming the podcast charts throughout the English-speaking Christian world. Like all new 'you have to listen to this' podcasts I was sceptical. But for once the hype is accurate.

What the hill climbs of the Tour de France tell us about discipleship

The Tour is a race for the fit and the fierce. People have died going up and coming down, injuries are frequent and at the end, the prize is a place in sporting history.

Country music stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill credit their 21-year marriage to 'always praying' together

The pair have been married since 1996 and along with thriving careers they also have three children.

America is that 'shining city on a hill' where people of faith can worship freely – Vice President Mike Pence

In more than 100 countries spread to every corner of the globe –- from Iran to Eritrea, Nigeria to North Korea –- more than 215 million Christians confront intimidation, imprisonment, forced conversion, abuse, assault, or worse, for holding to the truths of the Gospel, Pence said after speaking at Franklin Graham's world summit on persecution of Christians.

Mark Driscoll's former elders deny his account of how Mars Hill folded

Former elders at Mark Driscoll's Mars Hill Church in Seattle have contradicted his account of the events that led to his acrimonious departure and the church's closure.

The Remarkable Impact Of Oak Hill's Mike Ovey On A Generation Of Evangelicals

The Church Society's Lee Gatiss reflects on the life and sudden death of his long-term friend and mentor, Oak Hill principal Mike Ovey.

Oak Hill College Announces Sudden Death Of Principal Mike Ovey

A statement from the college said: "It is with profound shock and sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of our Principal, the Revd Dr Mike Ovey, at the age of 58."

'Come to Jesus': Faith Hill Releases Cover of Christian Song That Her Mom Asked Her to Sing Before She Passed Away

After more than a decade, Faith Hill has finally come out with her cover of Mindy Smith's "Come to Jesus." And it could not have been timed more perfectly.

Mars Hill racketeering case against Mark Driscoll and former elder dismissed

Former Mars Hill pastor Mark Driscoll, and his former executive elder Sutton Turner, have had a civil racketeering case against them dismissed.

Is former Mars Hill pastor Rob Bell writing a gender-neutral Bible as commissioned by President Obama?

A satirical article has come out online saying that U.S. President Barack Obama has signed an executive order commissioning former megachurch pastor Rob Bell to write a "gender-neutral Bible."

Racketeering suit against former Mars Hill pastor could collapse

Turner highlights portions of his response to the court, saying that the "sole purpose of filing the lawsuit was to disparage my character".

Can we manage a Christmas away from the screen?

For all the advantages of technology, there is a shadow side, and one subject in particular is likely to dominate family celebrations: the hotly contested issue of screen time!

Are we putting too much pressure on our children to be extraordinary?

Our ability to embrace and accept reality, with all its limitations and disappointments, is at the heart of emotional wellbeing. And as parents, one of the most important messages we can give our children is that it's OK to be ordinary.

Understanding the school bully

Fran Hill | Fri 26 Jun 2020 13:43 BST

Christian teacher Fran Hill knows how to handle bullies in her classroom - because she once was one.

Former Mars Hill elder Sutton Turner offers to meet racketeering plaintiffs

Former Mars Hill elder Suttton Turner has offered to meet the plaintiffs in a racketeering case launched at the end of February against him, former pastor Mark Driscoll and others.

How a village on a mountain became a city on a hill

This is the story of a small Chinese village called Yang Jia where 53 families have fostered 166 children! As if that is not remarkable enough, all of these children had complex special needs.

Mark Driscoll corrupted Mars Hill's mission with 'institutionalised racketeering', says lawsuit

Mark Driscoll and his chief elder Sutton Turner demonstrated a "pattern of racketeering activity" in how they ran the now-closed Mars Hill Church, according to a lawsuit filed against them yesterday.

Former Mars Hill pastor: A helpful guide to cultural unity

Former executive pastor at Mars Hill Church Sutton Turner on the importance of understanding the culture of your church leadership.

Former Mars Hill pastor apologises for 'mistakes' over church planting donations

Turner has denied any deliberate wrongdoing by the church but says it should have communicated better.

Mars Hill: lawyers have told Sutton Turner to take down ResultSource blog posts

The former executive pastor has received a call asking him to remove his posts and refrain from writing more.

Former Mars Hill elder gives inside story of controversial plan to boost Mark Driscoll's book sales

Sutton Turner has revealed how a dysfunctional system of governance led to a PR disaster.

Lauren Hill death: Cancer claims life of courageous NCAA player

College athlete and outspoken Christian Lauren Hill succumbed to brain cancer early Friday morning

Mars Hill legacy churches will continue to support Global Fund Ethiopian pastors

Three former Mars Hill congregations will honour commitments to overseas mission.