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Teen fundraiser makes a stand against human trafficking

Teenager Joseph Moore is involved in an unusual venture compared to most of his friends. Aged thirteen, he is making a difference to the lives of human trafficking victims as a fundraiser.

Church of Scotland begins first ever strategic plan for buildings

The Church of Scotland is to begin work on its first-ever strategic plan for ecclesiastical buildings.

Baptist Assembly focuses on new understanding of mission

In a Britain that is no longer Christian, how should the church reach out to those who have said “no thanks” already? That is the question Baptists will tackle at their annual Assembly this weekend.

Sudan churches' leader urges acceptance of poll result

The general secretary of the Sudan Council of Churches has urged citizens in Africa's biggest country to accept the outcome of an election that gave victory to President Omar al-Bashir, who has been charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court.

Pakistan’s religious minorities gain representation in senate

Religious minorities have won a small victory after the national assembly passed a historic motion earlier in the month securing their representation in the Pakistani senate.

Journalists become the latest victims in Nigerian Plateau State violence

Two journalists working for a Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN) publication have become the latest casualties of the violence that has afflicted Plateau State since January.

Dropped Tory candidate defends homosexuality comments

A Conservative candidate suspended on Tuesday for saying homosexuality was “not normal” has spoken in defence of his comments.

Clinton urged to protect 'fragile' Christian minority in Iraq

Church leaders from various denominations have urged Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to work with Iraqi authorities in protecting the persecuted Christian minority.

Church of Scotland announces major restructuring plans

The Church of Scotland today announced major plans on how it aims to grapple with the changing face of ministry in Scotland.

New VeggieTales adventure for girls teaches true beauty

The first ever VeggieTales adventure specifically for girls teaches that God loves them just as they are.

Andrew Palau hails England mission a success despite challenges

In the midst of the volcanic ash crisis that brought UK airports to a standstill, evangelist Andrew Palau's 10-day mission to Southern England turned up the region's spiritual heat.

Christians called to join party they vote for

Christian representatives of the three main parties have proved it is possible to work together in spite of political differences by calling unanimously on Christians to join the party they vote for on May 6.

Is the church dying in America's Bible Belt?

The once vibrant Christian South is beginning to become a "boneyard of religious history", warns one US pastor.

Bishop of Durham will be ‘greatly missed’ – Archbishop

The Bishop of Durham has announced he is to retire at the end of August to take up a university role.

‘We’re not built for guilt,’ says Meyer

Speaker and author Joyce Meyer is encouraging Christians not to shoulder unnecessary guilt in her new book “Eat the Cookies … Buy the Shoes”.

Haitian judge clears nine US Christians of all charges

The group's leader, Laura Silsby, faces an additional charge of irregular travel and will stand trial in Haiti.