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Anglicans and Methodists acknowledge need to tackle dividing issues
The Anglican Communion and the Methodist Church say they must address the areas that continue to divide
Joyce Meyer opens up about tragic death of brother
Charismatic televangelist and bestselling author Joyce Meyer opened up about the death of her younger brother David as part of a message on Thursday about the life of self-pity versus the life of diligence and faith.
Brian Houston warns church leaders of complacency
After 34 years in ministry and spending most of that pastoring one church, Brian Houston, founding pastor of Hillsong Church in Sydney, says he doesn't want to become complacent and unaware of what God wants to do through him in the future.
High demand for the only Easter egg that mentions the âJâ word
Supermarkets have agreed to stock the first Easter egg to mention Jesus on the box
World Council of Churches looks forward to 'new' General Assembly in Korea
The World Council of Churches is hoping that its next General Assembly in Busan, South Korea, will be a little different from its meetings in the past.
John Piper tells Christians to pray for freedom of believers in Middle East
Evangelical pastor and author John Pipe has offered his advice on how Christians can best pray for the Middle East amid a wave of protests
Benny Hinn sued by publisher over alleged relationship with Paula White
Charismatic televangelist Benny Hinn, who denied romantic involvement with Paula White after a tabloid article last year, is being sued for $250,000 by his book publisher for violating a morality clause in their contract.
Church leader calls for return to democracy in Madagascar
As former President of Madagascar Marc Ravalomanana prepares to return home, the leader of the largest church in the country is hoping for the restoration of democracy to the island nation.
Justin Bieber says no to drugs and abortion
The teen pop sensation says drugs will only lead to hurt.
Indonesia must become a âcommon houseâ for all faiths
Attacks on Indonesiaâs Christians by Islamic extremists are becoming âmore frequent and fierceâ but the Vice Moderator of the World Council of Churches says there are still signs of hope as moderate Muslims and Christians continue to build relationships.
Coptic leaders optimistic about Egyptâs future
Leaders in the Coptic Church have spoken positively about the prospects for Egypt following the downfall of President Hosni Mubarak.
Cuban pastor denounces state-levelled persecution
A Baptist pastor has accused the Cuban government of deliberately targeting him and his church.
Evangelicals fear for churches that refuse civil partnership ceremonies
The Evangelical Alliance is appealing to the Government to safeguard the rights of churches that refuse to carry out civil partnership ceremonies.
Christian unity and Middle East unrest dominate start of WCC meeting
Civil protests in Arab countries highlights "risk of policies that affront human dignity"