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Call for continued pressure on Iran after Nadarkhani's release

Release International has welcomed the release of Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani but criticises restrictions on religious freedom in Iran.

Methodist Church looks to boost evangelism

The Methodist Church has launched a national consultation on evangelism.

T D Jakes' daughter to divorce NFL husband

Sarah D Henson, daughter of Bishop T D Jakes, recently announced that she is divorcing her NFL linebacker husband Robert Henson after four years.

Christian Green councillor’s disappointment with Party

A Christian councillor has spoken of her disappointment as she faces dismissal from the Green Party for opposing gay marriage.

Charity warns debt driving more people to suicide

More people are considering taking their own lives because of debt problems, research has found.

Remember world's poor, US presidential candidates told

Christian campaigners are putting pressure on the US presidential candidates to protect overseas aid.

First CofE Free School opens in London

The first Church of England free school officially opened in London yesterday.

Bishop invites Jesus Christ Superstar to church

The Bishop of Manchester has invited the actor playing Jesus in the arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar to stop by Manchester Cathedral.

Widow says God 'never came up' at Christopher Hitchens' death

Christopher Hitchens' widow says the topic of God never came up in the last days of the atheist's life.

Elvis Bible sells for £59,000

A Bible used by Elvis Presley until his death in 1977 and containing his handwritten notes, thoughts, annotations and underlining was bought by an American man based in the UK for £59,000, or $95,000, at an auction in Cheshire on Saturday.

Chaplain still praying for miracles

Alf Cooper accompanied Chilean miner Jose Henriquez on his tour of Britain last year as he told the story of his amazing rescue along with 32 colleagues. Alf is still praying for miracles and he seems to be seeing his prayers answered.

Pakistan: Blasphemy girl released

A Christian girl accused of blasphemy in Pakistan has been released from prison.

Most churchgoers do not read Bible daily - survey

A recently released study by a Christian research organisation shows that most churchgoers do not read or study the Bible on a daily basis.

Evangelical Alliance questions whether Green Party is intolerant

The Evangelical Alliance has criticised the Green Party for its investigation into one of its councillors after she spoke against gay marriage.

Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani released, acquitted of apostasy

An Iranian pastor sentenced to death for apostasy has been acquitted and released, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.

Jared Anderson releases The Narrow Road

Celebrated modern worship singer/songwriter Jared Anderson will take listeners on a new journey with his first solo album in over three years, The Narrow Road.