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Hunger for Bibles 'growing' in China

The church is growing in China and with it the demand for Bibles, visitors to this year's international Christian Resources Exhibition heard yesterday.

Audrey Assad impresses with debut album, The House You're Building

Anticipated newcomer Audrey Assad recently signed with Sparrow Records and will release her debut album The House You’re Building on July 13 with a digital EP titled For Love Of You released this week on May 11.

Tokyo mission conference marks Edinburgh 1910 anniversary

More than 2,000 mission leaders representing 140 countries gathered this week in Tokyo for a major conference on how to fulfil the Great Commission.

Francis Chan calls on Christians to be radical followers of Christ

Radical living was not only for the early church believers, but is what the church of today is also called to, says one pastor.

Pentecost Festival supports new Government's vision of 'stronger society'

The organisers of Pentecost Festival, one of the largest annual Christian events in the UK, are encouraging Christians to pursue the same principles as the new coalition Government.

MercyMe’s “The Generous Mr. Lovewell” gives band highest chart debut

INO Records’ multi-platinum and award-winning band MercyMe unleashed The Generous Mr. Lovewell, giving the band the highest chart debut of their career

Pope: Sex scandal arises from 'sin within' Church

Taking a more critical tone than in the past, Pope Benedict XVI has said that the Roman Catholic Church is embroiled in a sex scandal because of the “sin within” and not because of outside factors.

Adam Ant offends Christians at gig

Eighties pop star and pin-up Adam Ant caused a stir at a charity gig last night when he told Christians in the audience to f*** off.

Evangelicals urge Cameron and Clegg to lead in ‘spirit of trust and cooperation’

The Evangelical Alliance has welcomed the new Government formed by David Cameron and Nick Clegg as the two leaders sought today to reassure the British public that their Government would last.

China appeals to religious groups for help in quake zone

The officially atheist Chinese government on Monday requested religious groups and people of faith to help with the rebuilding efforts in a northwest province devastated by a massive earthquake.

Water stunt raises money for Methodist charity

An MRDF trustee completed a four-mile walk with a full bucket of water on his head in April to raise awareness of - and funds for - one of the charity’s local partners in Uganda.

Five iPhones and a fresh worship experiment

The Rend Collective Experiment bring worship to the iphone in a whole new way.

New album from Lou Fellingham

After two high achieving albums already released to plenty of acclaim, Lou Fellingham is back with an album that shows her at the very height of her talent and craft.

NightChurch couple plan after-hours wedding blessing

Husband and wife-to-be Erika Davies and David Morgan are planning a wedding day with a difference at Exeter Cathedral later this month.

Franklin Graham: Obama's one-sided praise of Islam is horrific

The evangelist, who was recently disinvited from a Pentagon prayer event over past comments he made about Islam, pointed to the violence against Muslim women.

Bishop’s prayer for MPs as Cameron and Clegg inch towards historic deal

The Bishop of Chichester, the Rt Rev John Hind, has issued a prayer for newly elected MPs in which he stresses the need for them to work for the good of all.