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Hundreds of churches are challenging the government on food poverty
Hundreds of churches have joined a campaign for "the right to food", as families in the UK, the seventh wealthiest country in the world, continue to go hungry.
What does the Bible say about wealth? 10 verses on money
Many Christians often wonder whether the National Lottery is a good or bad thing. Here are ten Bible verses to help you think about money
Five pieces of advice for struggling pastors
Just as important as personal support might be the sort of attitude pastors bring to the task of ministry, says Rev Mark Woods.
Refugee mothers beg British women not to travel to Syria
Three mothers who are refugees from Syria have warned British women thinking of travelling to their country of the dangers of living in the war-torn nation.
Pastor on the run after being accused of raping and impregnating teenager
A pastor is on the run from police in Pennsylvania after he allegedly sexually assaulted and impregnated a teenage girl in his church.
Major US Church blacklists five Israeli banks over human rights concerns
The pension board of the United Methodist Church is boycotting investment in five Israeli banks due to human rights infringements, it announced on Tuesday.
Five ways to make your church more youth-friendly (without putting the older people off)
Our churches are ageing. Here are a few ideas for how to make your church feel more welcoming to young people, which won't put the rest of the congregation's nose out of joint...
Italian dioceses respond to Pope's plea by hosting thousands of migrants
Italian dioceses are hosting an ever increasing number of migrants new figures have shown.
Tensions surface at Canterbury Primates meeting
The heads of 38 Anglican provinces around the world have gathered this week to try to preserve their communion.
Pastors are leaving ministry early, here's why...
Seminary programmes fail to prepare ministers for dealing with people that they are called to lead and serve, focussing too much on doctrine and theology, according to a new Lifeway Research survey.
Kenya backs down on attempt to regulate religion after Christian outcry
New proposals unveiled last week would require all religious bodies to register and for preachers have police clearance.
A crisis is developing in Ethiopia and we have a chance to stop it
10.2 million people in Ethiopia are facing food shortages.
'Of Kings and Prophets' news: How far will the show go in terms of explicit scenes?
There is an internal battle in ABC as to how much sex and violence the upcoming Bible-based series "Of Kings and Prophets" should show.
Doctor gets expelled from hospital for not supporting LGBT events
Dr. Paul Church, a prominent urologist in Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center was stripped of his hospital affiliations after a board ruling charging him of discrimination.
Syrian mother thanks Christian and Jewish doctors for saving daughter's life
A young Syrian one-year-old was recipient of a life-saving heart surgery. The benefactor was a group of Jews and Christians, religious and contemporary, who pool funds together to save children in the middle-east.
The challenge of living authentically: How to check your motivations this New Year
When we focus on that audience of one, we are ensuring that we are looking to please the only one that really matters â our Heavenly Father