Christian Today
Encyclopedia
Christian Today is a trans
-denominational
Christian
newspaper
, with offices in cities across the world, and International Headquarters in London
, UK
.
The newspaper was established in 2000 to serve the Christian community from all denominations worldwide. It distributes religious
news
in English on a daily basis electronically to national, international and religious media, church leaders and organisations and to all who are interested. It now produces special edition print versions of its newspaper.
Noticeable supporters and contributors to the publication include: Rev David Coffey, President of the Baptist World Alliance
(BWA); Dr Tony Sargent, Principal of International Christian College in Glasgow, Scotland, as well as Director of Operation Mobilisation
, AIM and Elam Ministries; Dr Nigel Wright, Principal of Spurgeon’s College
in London, and former President of the BUGB
; Dr Jonathan Oloyede, Senior Associate Pastor of Glory House Church in London; Rev Katei Kirby, CEO of the African & Caribbean Evangelical Alliance (ACEA), and on the Board of Trustees of Premier
Christian Media Group; Rev Malcolm Duncan, Leader of the Faithworks movement; Captain Jim Currin, Executive Secretary of the Group for Evangelisation (GFE).
Christian Today also is supported by some of the most well-known contributors to Gospel Music in the world. With supporters and contributors including: Darlene Zschech
, Renowned singer- songwriter; Worship pastor of Hillsong Church
Sydney, Australia; Ron Kenoly
, Legendary Christian worship leader; Two-time Dove Award nominee; Rebecca St James, Christian pop/rock singer-songwriter, published author, and Grammy Award
winner; Brenton Brown
, worship pastor at Oxford Vineyard UK and Coordinator of the Vineyard
(UK) Worship Development Team; Matt Summerfield, Executive Director of Urban Saints, one of the largest youthwork organisations in the UK; Andy Flannagan, Youth For Christ's National Songwriter/Worship leader, with songs featured at various events and outlets such as Spring Harvest
, New Wine
, Greenbelt, Soul Survivor, and BBC
radio and television.
The newspaper's contribution to Christianity was acknowledged when it was awarded ‘Best Christian News and Reviews Site’ in 2007 at the Premier Christian Blog and Web Awards held in London, UK.
The publication regularly contributes as a media commentator and analyst on local, national, and international levels, including BBC Television
, BBC Radio
, Channel 4
, and Sky News
.
Christian Today works with a wide range of Christian movements
including the Micah Challenge
, the Global Day of Prayer, and the European Evangelical Alliance. It is also a Global Partner of the World Evangelical Alliance
.
Trans
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-denominational
Christian denomination
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Christian
Christian
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newspaper
Newspaper
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, with offices in cities across the world, and International Headquarters in London
London
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, UK
United Kingdom
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.
The newspaper was established in 2000 to serve the Christian community from all denominations worldwide. It distributes religious
Religion
Religion is a collection of cultural systems, belief systems, and worldviews that establishes symbols that relate humanity to spirituality and, sometimes, to moral values. Many religions have narratives, symbols, traditions and sacred histories that are intended to give meaning to life or to...
news
News
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in English on a daily basis electronically to national, international and religious media, church leaders and organisations and to all who are interested. It now produces special edition print versions of its newspaper.
Noticeable supporters and contributors to the publication include: Rev David Coffey, President of the Baptist World Alliance
Baptist World Alliance
The Baptist World Alliance is a worldwide alliance of Baptist churches and organizations, formed in 1905 at Exeter Hall in London during the first Baptist World Congress.-History:...
(BWA); Dr Tony Sargent, Principal of International Christian College in Glasgow, Scotland, as well as Director of Operation Mobilisation
Operation Mobilisation
Operation Mobilisation is an Evangelical Christian organization founded by George Verwer to mobilise young people to live and share the Gospel of Jesus...
, AIM and Elam Ministries; Dr Nigel Wright, Principal of Spurgeon’s College
Spurgeon's College
Spurgeon's College is a theological institute of higher learning located in South Norwood Hill, London. It was founded by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, known as 'the Prince of Preachers' and in his time minister of the largest church in the world, the Metropolitan Tabernacle at Elephant and Castle...
in London, and former President of the BUGB
Baptist Union of Great Britain
The Baptist Union of Great Britain, despite its name, is the association of Baptist churches in England and Wales. -History:...
; Dr Jonathan Oloyede, Senior Associate Pastor of Glory House Church in London; Rev Katei Kirby, CEO of the African & Caribbean Evangelical Alliance (ACEA), and on the Board of Trustees of Premier
Premier Christian Radio
Premier Christian Radio is a British Christian radio station wholly owned by the charity Premier Christian Media Trust.Premier Christian Radio broadcasts Christian programming including news, debate, teachings and Christian music to London and the surrounding areas.It operates on three frequencies...
Christian Media Group; Rev Malcolm Duncan, Leader of the Faithworks movement; Captain Jim Currin, Executive Secretary of the Group for Evangelisation (GFE).
Christian Today also is supported by some of the most well-known contributors to Gospel Music in the world. With supporters and contributors including: Darlene Zschech
Darlene Zschech
Darlene Joyce Zschech is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. She is the former worship pastor of Hillsong Church and is currently a member of Compassionart, a charity founded by Martin Smith.-Biography:As a young adult...
, Renowned singer- songwriter; Worship pastor of Hillsong Church
Hillsong Church
Hillsong Church is a Pentecostal megachurch affiliated with Australian Christian Churches and located in Sydney, Australia. The church's senior pastors, Brian and Bobbie Houston, began the church in 1983 as the Hills Christian Life Centre in Baulkham Hills...
Sydney, Australia; Ron Kenoly
Ron Kenoly
Ron Kenoly is an American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter whose expressed mission is "to create an environment for the manifest presence of God". His musical style is one of jubilant praise and individual excellence on musical instruments...
, Legendary Christian worship leader; Two-time Dove Award nominee; Rebecca St James, Christian pop/rock singer-songwriter, published author, and Grammy Award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
winner; Brenton Brown
Brenton Brown
Brenton Brown, born in South Africa, is a Christian songwriter and worship leader. He left South Africa for Oxford, England in his early twenties on a Rhodes Scholarship. While studying politics, philosophy and theology he joined the Vineyard music , serving as worship pastor at the Oxford...
, worship pastor at Oxford Vineyard UK and Coordinator of the Vineyard
Association of Vineyard Churches
The Association of Vineyard Churches, also known as the Vineyard Movement, is a neocharismatic evangelical Christian denomination with over 1,500 affiliated churches worldwide....
(UK) Worship Development Team; Matt Summerfield, Executive Director of Urban Saints, one of the largest youthwork organisations in the UK; Andy Flannagan, Youth For Christ's National Songwriter/Worship leader, with songs featured at various events and outlets such as Spring Harvest
Spring Harvest
Spring Harvest is an inter-denominational Christian conference and gathering in the United Kingdom. Its "Main Event" takes place annually at the Butlins resorts in Minehead and Skegness over the Easter school holiday period....
, New Wine
New Wine
New Wine is the largest UK network of charismatic churches and Christians. It originated in 1989 as a Christian festival run by two Anglican clergy from St Andrew’s Church Chorleywood: Bishop David Pytches and the Rev. Barry Kissell...
, Greenbelt, Soul Survivor, and BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
radio and television.
The newspaper's contribution to Christianity was acknowledged when it was awarded ‘Best Christian News and Reviews Site’ in 2007 at the Premier Christian Blog and Web Awards held in London, UK.
The publication regularly contributes as a media commentator and analyst on local, national, and international levels, including BBC Television
BBC Television
BBC Television is a service of the British Broadcasting Corporation. The corporation, which has operated in the United Kingdom under the terms of a Royal Charter since 1927, has produced television programmes from its own studios since 1932, although the start of its regular service of television...
, BBC Radio
BBC Radio
BBC Radio is a service of the British Broadcasting Corporation which has operated in the United Kingdom under the terms of a Royal Charter since 1927. For a history of BBC radio prior to 1927 see British Broadcasting Company...
, Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
, and Sky News
Sky News
Sky News is a 24-hour British and international satellite television news broadcaster with an emphasis on UK and international news stories.The service places emphasis on rolling news, including the latest breaking news. Sky News also hosts localised versions of the channel in Australia and in New...
.
Christian Today works with a wide range of Christian movements
Christian movements
A Christian movement is a theological, political, or philosophical interpretation of Christianity that is not generally represented by a specific church, sect, or denomination.- Religious :...
including the Micah Challenge
Micah Challenge
The Micah Challenge is an international campaign that encourages Christians to support the Millennium Development Goals. Their aim is to "encourage our leaders to halve global poverty by 2015."...
, the Global Day of Prayer, and the European Evangelical Alliance. It is also a Global Partner of the World Evangelical Alliance
World Evangelical Alliance
- Introduction :' is a global ministry working with local churches around the world to join in common concern to live and proclaim the "Good News of Jesus" in their communities...
.