Christian Today
Mennonite Pastor Released from Jail in Vietnam
Officials in Vietnam have released an imprisoned Mennonite pastor who has played a critical role in religious freedom and the advocacy of human rights in the country. Quang, a 46-year-old pastor of the Vietnam...
Lutheran World Treasurer Calls on Members to Pay their Fees to Solve LWF Deficit
The solution to the deficit in the Lutheran World Federation’s running budget is the strict collection of membership fees, the organisation’s treasurer, Peter Stoll, said on Wednesday at the annual LWF Council meeting in Jerusalem...
Hillsong Church London to Launch in Paris, France
The Hillsong Church, well-known for its music ministry and vivid worship service in the world, will soon plant a new branch in Paris, France. It is an initiative of the Hillsong Church in London...
Uganda's AIDS Programme Falls into Chaos in No Sex Dispute
Uganda's pioneering Aids programme, which had previously been touted as showing the world that the epidemic could be turned around in Africa, appears to be in crisis as the government stands accused of obstructing...
Salvation Army, World Vision Continue Critical Work in India One Month After Flood
Last month, Western India faced witnessed flood water levels reaching 37" within a 24 hour period, killing at least 1099...
Lutheran World Federation Annual Council Meeting Commences
Ecumenism and reconciliation were top priorities at the opening ceremony of the 2005 Lutheran World Federation Council Meeting in Jerusalem. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan...
Alpha Course Increasingly Adopted by Hong Kong Churches after Campaign
Stepping into the new month of September, the season for Alpha Courses will once again begin, which will be commenced simultaneously in thousands of churches in over 150 countries across the world. In Hong Kong, Alpha Invitation...
Church of North India Lead Continued Relief Efforts in Tsunami-Hit South
The Church of North India is continuing to provide large-scale, environment-oriented relief efforts in southeast India, eight months after a quake-triggered tsunami devastated the area. The Council for World Mission...
Lausanne Evangelicals Gather 1,300 Arab Youth for Leadership Training
Around 1,300 youth from all around the Arab world came together in Cairo, Egypt last week for a leadership conference focused on “the origin and the picture.” For three days, youth from Arab nations including Egypt, North Africa...
Evangelical Billy Graham Breaks Ground for Historic Library, Museum
Billy Graham helped break ground Friday on a library and museum aimed at chronicling his life, ministry and service to the church, long after he is gone. The Billy Graham Library, scheduled to open in 2007, will display...
South Korea Opens 2005 Christian Social Welfare Expo
Korean churches opened the 2005 Christian Social Welfare Expo on Wednesday to reinforce Christian social responsibilities. The event, hosted by Korean ecumenical representative organisations including the NCC in Korea...
Global Mission Events Highlight Shift in Lutheran Mission Strategy
Membership in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), like most other mainline denominations, is declining at an increasing rate. At the same time, the three fastest growing Lutheran churches...
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Supports U.S. Troops
Family and friends can request the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to send care packets of Biblical products to their sons and husbands, serving in the US military overseas. Already, 2000 American military...
Evangelical Students Conference in Sierra Leone Gathers Hundreds Under God
The International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES) is currently holding the 19th Sierra Leone national conference in Sierra Leone. At the conference organised by the Sierra Leone Fellowship of Evangelical Students...
3,000 Attend Celebrate Recovery Summit 2005 in Saddleback, USA
Almost 3,000 people gathered from 44 states and 13 countries last week for the 2005 Celebrate Recovery Summit that was held at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif., USA. During the Aug. 17-19 Summit, the program...
'Hope for the Future' - Bible Discovery Weekend
Date: Fri-Sun 18-20 Nov 2005
Venue: Waverley Abbey House, Farnham, Surrey
Description:
Discover a 'future and a hope' beyond grief and failure, in God's ability to do new things. This weekend is invaluable to those wanting to discover more about the Bible...