News

Christians weigh up Rob Bell's concept of God

Christian authors, professors and theologians consider Rob Bell’s controversial new book 'Love Wins'

Methodist leaders sign up to £1 a day food challenge

President Alison Tomlin and other leaders of the Methodist Church are among the thousands of people taking part in a challenge to live on just £1 a day for a whole working week this May.

Alarm after death threats made against South African bishop and family

The South African Council of Churches has said it is “shocked” and “outraged” by death threats made against its president, Bishop Jo Seoka.

Malaysia government releases 35,000 Bibles but churches upset over ‘desecration’

Christian groups in Malaysia are upset that 35,000 Bibles held by the government for two years have been “desecrated”.

Building 429 inspires hope in hard times

Dove-winning band Building 429 enters into a new season as it joins the Provident Label Group family and announces its fifth studio album.

Prince William joins memorial service for Christchurch quake victims

Prince William has told tens of thousands of mourners in Christchurch to “be strong” as they come to terms with the destruction and loss of life caused by last month’s earthquake in New Zealand.

UK church remembers Shahbaz Bhatti

The UK church has paid tribute to the life and work of Pakistan’s slain Minorities Minister at a service of remembrance today.

Wife's relief after US missionary released from Haiti prison

A US missionary who was held in a Haitian prison for more than five months without charges is now free and bound for the United States.

Ecumenicals say NATO should remove US nuclear weapons from Europe

The World Council of Churches and the Conference of European Churches say NATO should rethink deterrence and security cooperation in Europe

Out with the old, in with the new: NIV 2011 hits stores this month

Say good-bye to the NIV Bible as we know it and say hello to the updated, gender-inclusive NIV Bible which debuts in stores this month.

Katy Perry’s Christian mum to open up about disagreements with daughter in book

Katy Perry’s mum is reportedly planning to publish a book telling of the impact of her daughter’s pop career on her life and Christian ministry.

Tsunami has made us ‘miserable’ - bishop

Churches in Japan are still desperately trying to confirm the safety of their parishioners six days after an earthquake and tsunami devastated the north-eastern region.

David Cameron urged to end sexualised marketing aimed at children

A petition with more than 18,500 signatures has been handed to David Cameron calling for an end to marketing of a sexualised nature aimed at children.

Christian financial advisers call for end to banking greed

Another financial crisis threatens unless tougher banking regulations are introduced and borrowers learn to live within their means, the Association of Christian Financial Advisers has warned.

Christians called to support Japan as crisis continues

The Lausanne Movement is asking Christians to do everything they can to offer comfort, encouragement and tangible support to Japan as it struggles with a nuclear crisis and a massive recovery effort.