Evangelical Times is rated Right with Mixed factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.

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History

Evangelical Times (ET) is a UK-based Reformed Evangelical Christian newspaper and online publication established in 1967. The outlet publishes a monthly print edition alongside digital content focused on evangelical Christianity, theology, church history, ministry, ethics, and social commentary from a conservative Protestant perspective. According to its About Page, the publication aims to inform readers on UK and world news relevant to Evangelical Christian life while also offering theological analysis and commentary.

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Funded by / Ownership

Evangelical Times is independently operated and funded through subscriptions, print memberships, donations, and advertising from churches, ministries, and Christian organizations. Subscription packages include free, premium, and print-delivery tiers. Ownership transparency beyond the Evangelical Times organization itself is limited, though editorial leadership is publicly identified through contributors and editors such as Mike Judge.

Analysis / Bias

Evangelical Times demonstrates a clear Right-leaning religious and social bias rooted in conservative Reformed Evangelical Christianity. Coverage consistently supports traditional Christian teachings on sexuality, abortion, free speech, and religious liberty while framing secular progressive policies as threats to Christianity and civil liberties.

For example, Police interrogate Christian pastor arrested for commenting on Islam and transgenderism frames police questioning of a Christian street preacher primarily through a religious freedom lens, emphasizing concerns over speech suppression tied to Islam and transgender issues. The article largely relies on the pastor’s legal team and advocacy framing without presenting substantial opposing viewpoints or broader legal context.

Similarly, Pastor is convicted for preaching John 3:16 sermon in an abortion buffer zone strongly criticizes abortion buffer zone laws, arguing they are being used to “shut down the Gospel.” The article employs emotionally charged and advocacy-oriented language while presenting the issue primarily from a Christian conservative perspective.

The outlet also publishes socially conservative commentary such as MPs and peers call for abortion up to birth clause impact assessment before it comes into force, reflecting opposition to abortion expansion policies.

Factually, Evangelical Times generally reports accurately within the context of its religious mission, but articles frequently lack robust sourcing, hyperlink attribution, or balanced perspectives. Commentary and advocacy are often blended with reporting.

Failed Fact Checks

• None to date. However, the publication’s advocacy-oriented reporting style and limited sourcing reduce overall factual reliability.

Overall, we rate Evangelical Times Right biased based on conservative Evangelical Christian advocacy, particularly regarding abortion, gender issues, religious liberty, and traditional morality. We rate the factual reporting as Mixed due to the blending of opinion and reporting, selective framing, limited sourcing transparency, and reliance on advocacy-style narratives while generally avoiding outright false information. (D. Van Zandt 05/14/2026)

Source: https://www.evangelical-times.org/

Last Updated on May 14, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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