Christian Today
A Forward Look at Mission
Whether the Church of England remains the ‘established’ Church of the land or not – and some doubt it -- it must continue to have a concern for the people among whom it is placed, and its mission to the nation as a whole must remain a top priority. But what exactly is that mission?
Who Are the New Missionary Giants?
When what we know changes, the world changes and with it, everything. These words, from James Burke the scientific journalist, sum up the themes of his TV series and book, ‘The Day the Universe Changed’ (Little, Brown & Co, 1986), in which he examines pivotal moments in history when some aspect of science was ‘known’ until someone came along who challenged, and ultimately changed, that perception...
In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Walk!
After the advent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost - which is 50 days after the resurrection of Jesus Christ, it is the time when the era of the apostolic churches begun. With the fullness of the power of the Holy Spirit, the apostles of Christ were able to perform amazing miracles...
World Gay Festival in Jerusalem is Cancelled
The August "World Pride 2005" international gay festival in Jerusalem has been cancelled and rescheduled for next year because the event coincided with the planned Israeli withdrawal of settlers in Gaza...
Over 200,000 Attend Franklin Graham Festival in Paraguay
Over 200,00 people from 850 churches from 46 denominations turned out for the 3-day "Festival of Hope" in Paraguay from May 12-14, featuring speaker Franklin Graham. The youth oriented event drew national and international artists...
Scripture in the Summer Sun!
Date: Mon 13th - Fri 17th June
Venue: Lee Abbey Devon
Description: A Bible teaching week with Paul Gardner. Most people acknowledge that Revelation – the last book of the Bible...
CWME Follows Footsteps of Apostles & Embraces Unity amid Diversity
Following in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul, the general secretary of the World Council of Churches proclaimed Christian unity in a fellowship that exceeds our capacity to define it. On the evening of May 15...
Making Marriage Work
Date: Sat 25th June
Venue: Waverley Abbey House, Farnham, Surrey
Description: The course is designed for those involved in pastoral care and counselling, pastors, home group leaders...
Biblical Pastoral Care and Counselling
Date: Mon 20th - Fri 24th June**
Venue: Waverley Abbey House, Farnham, Surrey
Description: An introductory course giving the biblical foundation and basic skills for helping others...
Anger Management - Identifying Triggers and Changing Responses
Date: Tues 14th June
Venue: Waverley Abbey House, Farnham, Surrey
Description: The course is designed for experienced counsellors or trained counsellors who are looking to extend...
Caring God's Way
Date: Sat 4th June**
Venue: Waverley Abbey House, Farnham, Surrey
Description: Designed for those who want helping other people in their problems, the seminar will allow you to learn...
"Wisdom for the Future" - Bible Discovery Weekend
Date: Fri 3rd - Sun 5th June
Venue: Waverley Abbey House, Farnham, Surrey
Description: Welcome to all Christians who are interested in studying the Bible ...
Faith That Works - Practical Discipleship from the Letter of James
Date: Sat 28th May - Fri 3rd June
Venue: Lee Abbey Devon
Description: A challenging and refreshing week as they tackle what the Book of James was teaching...
Vietnamese Christian Released After Nearly 11 Years
Seventeen days before his eleven-year prison term was to end, a Vietnamese Hmong Christian leader detained for spreading religion was released from prison, the Voice of the Martyrs reported earlier this week...
Pentecostals Contemplate Joining Ecumenical Movement
Pentecostal communities can offer a "power beyond ourselves" to the 21st century ecumenical movement, according to a Pentecostal scholar at the World Council of Church’s weeklong mission and evangelism conference...
10,000 Gather in China for Dedication of New Church
An international ministry serving the Church in China reported that some 10,000 worshippers last week attended the dedication of the largest newly built church in a city located on the eastern seaboard of China. In an unconfirmed report issued by Mission...