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Rick Warren biography claims rocky marriage, depression

A new unauthorised biography of “America’s pastor” Rick Warren uncovers a marriage with an unconventional beginning and a time of depression that later gave Warren the strength to become who he is today.

Campaigners tell rich countries not to gamble planet’s future

Rich countries risk gambling the planet’s future if they let go of the only legal agreement on tackling climate change, say campaigners.

Christians campaign for return of homelessness adviser sacked over God advice

A campaign has been launched by the Christian Legal Centre seeking justice for a Christian homelessness prevention officer sacked by a London council for suggesting that a client put her faith in God.

HART and CSW warn of new humanitarian crisis in Burma

Chronic food shortages and continuing severe human rights violations are taking place in Chin and Kachin states in Burma, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide and the Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust.

Methodist Church shakes up portfolio to cut carbon emissions

The investment arm of the Methodist Church has announced plans to make its investment portfolios more reflective of the Church’s teachings on the environment.

Don't lose Jesus at Christmas, says evangelist

Don't lose Jesus at Christmas, evangelist Greg Laurie tells Christians.

Chinese megachurch leaders sent to hard labour camps

Another five leaders of the Chinese megachurch whose pastor was recently sentenced to prison have been sentenced to "re-education" in labour camps, a US human rights group reports.

Noel Robinson focuses on worship as tool for transformation

Worship leader Noel Robinson wants to inspire christians of different denominations and cultures to use worship to transform lives and communites at special 2010 conference.

Christians must go to others in the real and virtual world, say new media enthusiasts

Christians are called to make disciples, even in the virtual world.

Allnations and Redcliffe College announce merger

Two of the UK's leading mission training colleges, Allnations and Redcliffe College, have agreed to merge.

Muyiwa to judge Nigeria's best gospel talents

Britain’s leading gospel artist Muyiwa is set to reach a new and wider audience following his new appointment as judge on Sunday Best, the hit TV show which brings new gospel talent to the fore.

Sentamu celebrates fourth anniversary as Archbishop of York

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu celebrated the fourth anniversary of his enthronement on Monday by saying the Litany in St Cuthbert’s Chapel at York Minster.

Eritrea's human rights record in the spotlight at United Nations

States from every continent of the world have expressed concern at the extent of human rights violations taking place in Eritrea.

Operation Noah wants to make voices heard at climate summit

Daily film videos from the UN climate summit starting on Copenhagen next week are part of a December plan of action by Operation Noah to make sure that the voice of faith is heard at this “make or break” time in history.

Uyghur house church leader freed from Chinese labour camp

The leader of an Uyghur house church in China’s Xinjiang province has been released after serving two years in a labour camp.

Canadian bishops warn against human trafficking at Winter Olympics

Anglican and Roman Catholic bishops in Vancouver have expressed concerns that human trafficking may cast a shadow over the winter Olympics taking place in the city and Canadian ski resort Whistler next year.