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iTunes names Matt Maher's 'Alive Again' Best Christian & Gospel Single of 2009

Songwriter, recording artist and worship leader Matt Maher recently notched another high-profile endorsement of the power of the standout debut single from his sophomore project, Alive Again.

Malaysian government to appeal court ruling on use of 'Allah' by non-Muslims

Malaysia’s government is to file an appeal against a recent ruling by the Supreme Court deeming a ban on the use of the word “Allah” by non-Muslims to be unconstitutional.

'Radical generosity' inspires $2.4m response to Warren plea

Rick Warren says 'radical generosity' is behind the $2.4 million in donations netted by the church in just a few days.

Late cardinal remembered

Tributes have been paid to Cardinal Cahal Daly, who died on Thursday at the age of 92.

Hereford church leaders make green New Year’s resolutions

Church leaders in the Diocese of Hereford have pledged to make environmentally friendly changes to their work practices and lifestyle in 2010.

29th Chapter: Faith in God is the one thing we can stand on

James Morson and Dave Plumb from the 29th Chapter talk music, faith and the God they know they can rely on.

Taizé leader urges young Christians to share their faith

The leader of the Taizé Community last night urged 30,000 young Christians to tell their peers about the Gospel.

Archbishop: Needs of our neighbours are needs of whole human family
Archbishop: Needs of our neighbours are needs of whole human family

In today's global society, risk and suffering are everybody's problem and the needs of our neighbours are the needs of the whole human family, says the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Korean Christians divided over US activist's North Korea crossing

A number of South Korean church leaders have criticised a US activist’s illegal entry into North Korea, saying that his action will cause more harm than good for the North Korean Christians and citizens he meant to help.

Faith Child, Victizzle and Guvna B praise God at after-Christmas party

Faith Child, Rachael Kerr, TP, Victizzle and Guvna B praised God and urged young people to renounce gun crime at after-Christmas party.

Hyper-individuality and globalisation are greatest challenges to urban mission - theologian

Urban churches have to face the reality of taking God to their cities in an era of hyper-individuality and globalisation, says one Lausanne theologian.

Teenager Jasmine crowned Radio Disney's Next Big Thing

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Jasmine has been named Radio Disney’s Next Big Thing after a nearly three month nationwide competition.

Persecution in North Korea set to worsen in 2010
Persecution in North Korea set to worsen in 2010

A charity supporting oppressed believers around the world has warned that persecution against Christians is set to worsen in North Korea in 2010.

Christian Aid appeals for funds as recession takes its toll

Christian Aid has launched a new appeal to raise funds for its work in impoverished communities struggling even more in the global recession.

Ex-KKK leader to minister in black majority church

A former national leader of the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan plans to conduct evangelism campaigns and engage in the ministry of racial reconciliation as an ordained minister in the largest body of black churchgoers in America.

Ishmael and the Bigger Barn

Marathon runners talk about the negative split: the aim of running the second half of the race at a faster pace than the first. It requires discipline, guts and practice. But it gets results.