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Call for respectful discussion as Lutherans open assembly

More than 2,300 Lutherans opened up the biennial gathering of their denomination’s chief legislative authority on Monday, well aware that great attention has been placed on proposals on gay and lesbian clergy.

Bible Society supports big giveaway in Ghana

The Bible Society in the UK is helping to fund the distribution of Bibles to children in Ghana.

Mission group calls for crackdown on piracy

The head of Mission to Seafarers says more needs to be done to tackle the causes of piracy and protect the world’s seafarers in the wake of the Arctic Sea hijacking.

Cuba: Pastor's wife faces court after losing baby in attack

A Cuban pastor’s wife who miscarried after a neighbour attacked her went on trial on Monday, accused by the authorities of ‘disturbing the public order’ during the incident.

GFA reaches out to Burma flood victims

Gospel for Asia missionaries are reaching out to victims of severe flooding in Burma.

Turkish PM meets with minority religious leaders

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan promised democratic reforms Saturday during a rare meeting with the religious minority leaders of his country.

Ted Haggard's wife to publish memoir

Gayle Haggard, the wife of disgraced evangelical leader Ted Haggard, has signed an agreement with Tyndale House Publishers to publish her memoir in January 2010.

OAC announces new national director

OAC Ministries (Open Air Campaigners) has announced the appointment of the Rev Peter Kennelly as their new National Director.

Street preacher faces arrest after reading Bible in public

A street preacher in Manchester was threatened with arrest by police after reading from the Bible in public.

VeggieTales launches new iPhone app

Big Idea Inc has partnered with Personalized Products for its first ever VeggieTales iPhone and iPod Touch Application.

Toybox teams up with Easyjet to benefit Latin American street children

Christian charity Toybox has partnered with low-cost airline Easyjet to raise funds for street children in Latin America.

Biofuel production ‘exacerbating’ climate change, says Christian Aid

Western governments are pouring billions of dollars into the production of biofuels with dubious benefits for the climate, warns Christian Aid.

Churches must make disciples, says bishop

Churches in England face the “urgent task of making new disciples”, says the new Bishop of Shrewsbury.

A kitchen from God that keeps giving to the world

A kitchen found at the roadside is now being used to raise funds for vulnerable children around the world.

Needtobreathe are the unashamed 'Outsiders'

The influences of rural South Carolina are written all over Needtobreathe’s third album, The Outsiders.

Max Lucado emboldens Christians to fear less

Bestselling author Max Lucado is declaring war on fear.