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Jews for Jesus founder dies at age 78

The founder of Jews for Jesus died Wednesday, leaving behind a pre-written message to members of the ministry.

Logos Hope welcomes aboard half a million in Caribbean

So many people have turned out to visit Operation Mobilisation’s ministry ship Logos Hope in the Caribbean, which in its busiest moments was selling a Bible a minute in its onboard book fair.

Orthodox Anglicans in US and England plan clergy swap

Orthodox Anglicans in North America are inviting priests in the Church of England to make a show of solidarity by taking part in a clergy swap.

Government commits to expansion of faith schools

The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have pledged to work with faith groups to increase the number of faith schools.

Three Samaritan's Purse workers missing in Darfur

Three Samaritan's Purse employees have been abducted in Sudan.

Church vital in tackling poverty and injustice, says Tearfund

The church has a vital role in tackling poverty and injustice, according to Tearfund who is announcing a new team of President and Vice-Presidents over the course of this year.

British Government must help Sri Lankan war displaced, says Christian Aid

Christian Aid is urging the new British government to make a renewed effort to work with the Sri Lankan government and the international community to reach conflict affected areas and people still recovering from the 30-year civil war.

Micah Challenge sees answer to Thailand’s woes in greater equality

Deadly anti-government protests in Thailand are evidence that economic growth cannot go without a fair distribution of wealth, believes the leader of a global Christian movement to end poverty.

TV favourites back PDSA’s Pounds for Pets initiative

Stars of the small screen are supporting vet charity PDSA’s new fundraising initiative, Pounds for Pets, after penning personalised messages which are being displayed in PDSA’s charity store windows nationwide this month.

More young people falling into destitution, says charity

A new report from the Children’s Society warns that increasing numbers of children, young people and their families are falling into destitution.

Francis Chan gets back to basics with new DVD

With small steps but big hearts, we can be the disciples - and the Church - that Jesus intended, Francis Chan believes.

Abundant Life releases new album, Name Above All Names

Abundant Life Ministries has released its latest album featuring new songs written by the Abundant Life staff including worship leaders Mark Stevens, Matt Hooper and Jock James.

Anger over first TV abortion advert

The head of the Christian Legal Centre has condemned plans to air the first ever TV advertisement for abortion services.

Hundreds head to capital for first night of Pentecost Festival

Last night hundreds of people came to five different events that marked the beginning of Share Jesus International's Pentecost Festival.

Secularists says council meeting prayers are ‘illegal’

The National Secular Society has written to Bideford Council to say that its prayers at council meetings are “illegal”.

Christian solicitor forgives drug addict who stole from him despite act of charity

A Christian senior partner in a law firm partner has forgiven the drug addict he employed out of kindness after he stole thousands of pounds worth of items from his home.