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Skillet says goodbye to guitarist Ben Kasica

After 10 great years, guitarist Ben Kasica for Skillet has regrettably announced that he’s leaving the band.

John Schlitt among finalists in About.com 2011 Reader's Choice Awards

Legendary recording artist John Schlitt has been named a finalist in About.com's 2011 Readers' Choice Awards.

Government called to take urgent action on problem gambling

Churches have called upon the Government to take urgent action to address the growing numbers of problem gamblers.

As Cameron fights for Big Society, Chalke says role of the church remains the same

As David Cameron’s Big Society idea gets bogged down in political controversy, it is business as usual for thousands of churches serving local communities across Britain.

Rick Warren to interview Tony Blair at Saddleback Church

Megachurch pastor Rick Warren will speak to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Egypt and peace in a globalised economy next month at Saddleback Church.

Britain must recover its Judeo-Christian discourse, says Nazir-Ali

Britain must take steps to recover from the “amnesia” over its Judeo-Christian heritage, says Michael Nazir-Ali.

Global evangelical body: execution trial of Afghan convert illegal

The trial of an Afghan man who is facing execution for converting to Christianity is illegal and must be stopped, said the religious liberty representative of the world’s largest evangelical body.

Ministry for religious minorities survives Pakistan's Cabinet downsize

Pakistan's Ministry for Religious Minorities survived the recent Cabinet reduction, with its representative reappointed Friday to be a member of President Asif Ali Zardari's Cabinet.

Grammy Awards for the Winans and Switchfoot

Brother and sister duo BeBe and CeCe Winans took home two Grammy awards on Sunday, adding to their already wide collection of gold statues.

Nine dead in latest attacks on Christians in Nigeria

At least nine people, including three children, have been killed in a series of attacks in Nigeria’s Plateau State.

Court refuses to allow home abortions

The High Court has rejected a legal bid to allow women to complete early abortions in their own home.

Christians alarmed by Coalition plans to allow gay civil partnership ceremonies in churches

The Archbishop of York is among Christians speaking out against the Government’s plans to allow same-sex couples to have their civil partnership ceremonies in churches, synagogues and other places of worship.

Human rights groups concerned for rights of Christians in future Egypt

While many are celebrating the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, some human rights groups are being more cautious in welcoming the news.

Church of Scotland to be celebrated in the heart of the Scottish capital

The life of the Church of Scotland is to be celebrated with a special outdoor event in Princes Street Gardens in May

Sacked Christian drugs adviser considering legal action

A Christian GP who was sacked as a drugs adviser to the Government may contest his dismissal in court.