Oklahoma: revival breaks out at roofers’ convention
An unexpected move of God took place at RoofCon, a major roofing convention held in Oklahoma City. Though the event was designed to equip professionals with business skills, founder Hunter Ballew sensed the Holy Spirit calling him to use the platform for eternal purposes. Evangelist Clayton King was invited to share a clear and simple Gospel message, emphasising how individuals can truly know they are born again. Attendance at the final session was voluntary, yet many remained. In a spontaneous step of faith, organisers purchased horse troughs and set up baptisms on the convention floor. Over two hundred men and women responded to the Gospel, with dozens immediately baptised. King described the moment as a powerful work of the Holy Spirit, noting a growing hunger for faith beyond church walls. He believes this reflects a wider awakening, as secular promises fail and hearts respond afresh to the transforming power of the Gospel.
Actress encourages others to wake up and reignite their faith
Actress and Christian speaker Jen Lilley is calling believers to move beyond a passive faith and rediscover a vibrant, intimate relationship with Jesus. She observes that many people believe in God yet feel spiritually stagnant, settling for routine church attendance rather than a life fully alive in Christ. Lilley believes true renewal comes through deeper commitment, obedience, and freedom found in knowing Jesus personally. Through her podcast and her new devotional book, Wake Up Your Faith: 365 Daily Encounters with Jesus, she invites readers into daily, Spirit-filled encounters that awaken faith and confidence in God’s healing, grace, and faithfulness. Drawing on her own journey from a successful acting career to wholehearted discipleship, Lilley challenges Christians to be bold in prayer and witness. She urges believers to step out in everyday moments, pray for others, and respond to the urgency of the Great Commission. Her message is clear: now is the time to awaken faith, live fully surrendered to Jesus, and actively make disciples.
Sarah Mullally formally confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury
Sarah Mullally has been formally confirmed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury during a service at St Paul’s Cathedral. This was the legal moment when the responsibilities of the office were vested in her, ahead of her installation in Canterbury and the start of her public ministry. Presided over by Stephen Cottrell, the ceremony brought together bishops, clergy, laity, schoolchildren and representatives from across the Church of England and the global Anglican Communion. Archbishop Sarah took the oath of allegiance and made the declaration of assent, before receiving words of encouragement known as 'The Charge'. Archbishop Stephen urged her to 'be yourself', affirming that God has called her with her own gifts, experiences and perspective to serve Christ and build the Church. The service reflected the Church’s diversity and concluded with Archbishop Sarah’s first blessing, as prayers were offered for discernment, unity and faithfulness in her leadership. See
UK and China sign agreements in landmark visit
Keir Starmer has concluded a landmark bilateral meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping in Beijing, marking the first visit by a British prime minister to China in eight years. The talks, held at the Great Hall of the People, signal a renewed phase of engagement between the UK and China at a time of global economic fragility and geopolitical tension. Starmer described China as a vital global player and spoke of the need for a more mature and sophisticated relationship, while President Xi emphasised long-term partnership and the importance of rising above differences. Discussions covered trade, services, education, healthcare, artificial intelligence, climate change and irregular migration. A series of cooperation agreements were signed, including progress towards visa-free travel for short-term UK visitors and a feasibility study on trade in services. While human rights concerns remain sensitive, the Government argues that constructive engagement, rather than isolation, offers the best route to economic growth, international stability and influence on the global stage.
