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Hurricane Katrina survivors praise help of faith groups five years on

Five years after Hurricanes Katrina devastated New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, survivors and those working on their behalf say work is far from finished.

Presbyterian court rebukes minister for gay weddings

A California minister has been taken to task by a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) court for performing same-sex ceremonies.

Fresh Expressions course expands to Canada

This autumn will see a new season of Fresh Expressions mission shaped ministry courses across the UK and for the first time in Canada.

The night the Cumberland came alive

Six-Song EP Releases Oct. 26th, Courtesy Of eOne Entertainment

Christian Aid hails Kenya's new constitution but warns against self interest

Christian Aid says Kenya's new constitution could end "pervasive impunity" of the past.

Christians seek end to cycle of hunger in Zimbabwe

Millions of Christians worldwide are expected to join in a day of prayer for Zimbabwe as the country continues to struggle with high unemployment and widespread food shortages.

Make a meal out of Harvest Festival

Tearfund is reminding people not to forget families who are struggling with hunger and poverty.

Churches are already building Big Society, Christians tell PM

The Evangelical Alliance has told Prime Minister David Cameron of the efforts that thousands of churches are already making to help realise his vision of a Big Society.

North Korea releases US Christian after visit from Jimmy Carter

A US Christian citizen has been freed from a North Korean prison after a meeting between former US President Jimmy Carter and government officials.

Lindsay Brown on Cape Town 2010 and the future of The Lausanne Movement

Lindsay Brown, International Director of The Lausanne Movement, speaks about his hopes for Cape Town 2010: The Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelisation, and why he believes it could leave a lasting mark on global evangelicalism.

Touching lives through Bible camp in Ukraine

Bible camp brings hope to children from broken homes in Ukraine.

Study reveals impact of faith on end of life care from doctors

Study finds religious conviction impacts the decisions doctors make in the end of life care they provide to patients.

Church must offer alternative to ‘mere consumption’, says financial expert

Philip Davis, senior research fellow at the National Institute for Economic and Social Research, has called on Christians to be salt and light in the banking system.

Pakistan: Christian councillor goes into hiding amid blasphemy accusations

In yet another blasphemy case against Christians in Pakistan, an independent village councillor has been accused of entering a mosque and insulting the Prophet Muhammad.