Christian Today
Anglican Church of Nigeria Will Not Ordain Women for Now
The Nigerian Anglican Church will not begin to ordinate women, said Primate Archbishop Peter Akinola in a pastoral letter to the church. "However, the issue may be re-visited in the future," he said...
Kyrgyzstan Lutheran Missionaries Safe
On Thursday morning, the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) reported that all its missionaries in Kyrgyzstan have remained unharmed through a violent coup d'état that left 70 injured and hundreds more looted...
Youth With A Mission Hong Kong – A Year In Asia
Year In Asia is a year-long program hosted by Youth With A Mission Hong Kong and it is open for all who are interested to experience and be trained to do missions in Asia. The three parts of the program, namely Disciple Training...
Mercy Ships Begins Liberia Medical Screening
A global charity operating a growing fleet of hospital ships held the first medical screening for 200 potential patients since the arrival of the world’s largest non-governmental hospital ship in Liberia...
WEA to Explore Strategic Alliances Between Churches
Evangelical leaders will have a unique opportunity this May to connect with their international counterparts through the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA)’s Move the Stones - The Power of Alliance conference...
Oxfam Make Poverty History
Make Poverty History is the UK component of the Global Call to Action Against Poverty, an international coalition of people and organisations from all sectors and walks of life who are uniting to tackle global poverty in 2005.
The Make Poverty History coalition is calling for three things:
1.) Trade Justice
You may not be aware of them, but trade rules control how countries do business with each other. They are agreed at international level, and are supposed to m
International Communities Week with Gerard Hughes
Date: 11th to 15th April 2005 (Mon–Fri)
Venue: Lee Abbey Devon
Description: If you are part of a Christian community, lay or monastic, gathered in one place or dispersed, or maybe exploring the possibilities of community life, then this conference is for you...
Army Finds Easter Bombs in Philippines
The Philippine Army announced that it had found eight sacks of bombs they believe would have been used by Muslim extremists in Manila during this week’s Easter festivities...
International Aid Provides Long-Term Assistance to Tsunami Victims
Although last December's quake-tsunami disaster is no longer front page news, in the areas devastated by the tragedy, the effects are very real and will be felt for years to come, reports a Christian relief and development agency...
Christians Reject Claims of New Report in India
Christian leaders have rejected a claim by India's National Minorities Commission (NCM) that the percentage of Christians in northeastern India has risen to "abnormally high" levels...
Churches Fight Human Trafficking in Norway
Over 1,300 churches answered a call to stand up against human trafficking in Norway, raising nearly £2.5 million for the cause in just one day. Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), which mobilised the churches on March 15...
Former Korn Star Brian "Head" Welch "Reaches Out"
"I had nothing to lose. I remember lying in bed, thinking, 'Take me home, Lord.' But he helped me through it. He made me the happiest man alive," said Brian "Head" Welch...
Majority of Aid Groups Asked to Leave Tsunami Areas in Indonesia
The government of Indonesia is asking aid groups not involved in reconstruction to leave areas affected by the 26th December quake-tsunami disaster, agencies reported on Monday. However, the government emphasised that foreign help is still needed...
California Gay Marriage Ruling Interview
On Monday, March 14, 2005, a San Francisco judge ruled against California’s ban on same-sex "marriage", reopening the battle-front of the cultural war that exploded in the same city exactly thirteen months ago...
Reactions Mixed as California Rejects Gay Marriage Ban in US
Proponents of same-sex "marriage" lined the streets of San Francisco on Monday to celebrate the controversial ruling that knocked down California's ban on gay unions earlier that day. Meanwhile, pro-family leaders criticised the ruling...
Switchfoot Back in Studio After Australian Tour
After recently finishing their first tour in Australia (7 performances in 8 days, including a performance of Dare You To Move at the MTV Video Music Awards), Switchfoot is back in the studio to record their new album...