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Biblical approach key to lasting peace in West Africa

One Christian leader believes the biblical story of Ruth and Naomi can help West Africans fight hunger and poverty, while an “honest talk about the issues” will help them achieve a long lasting peace and prosperity in the region.

Father and daughter become part of the miracle onboard hospital ship

It is not common to hear of a father and his 20-year-old daughter travelling to Africa to help save the lives of the world’s poorest people - but that is exactly what Paul Herbert and his daughter Rebekah did.

Welsh college gets top marks for clergy training

Wales’ only clergy training college is “leading the way” and building an international reputation, according to an inspection report published today.

Franklin Graham hears son's testimony on Father's Day

For nearly two decades, evangelist Franklin Graham has been looked upon as the future of his father’s ministry – the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, where he currently serves as president and CEO.

Fee unveils next project Hope Rising

After a stellar debut, Fee is prepping to release their next album titled Hope Rising with the first single "Glory to God Forever" going for adds at radio on June 19.

Jesus can do for you what nothing else can, says Palau

Jesus can do for you what money, science, religion and other people cannot, says evangelist Luis Palau.

Christians commit to being instruments of change against racism

"We believe that this is a moment where we are invited by God to commit ourselves to be instruments of change in the church and the wider society," participants in an international conference on "Churches against Racism" said last week.

Christians still giving to charity amid recession

A new poll by ComRes for Premier Christian Radio has found that most Christians are giving as much to charity as before the recession.

UN: One in six will suffer from chronic hunger in 2009

The number of people suffering from hunger is projected to reach a historic high this year, according to new estimates published on Friday by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.

TURK-7 to merge with SAT-7

During its tri-annual meeting in Beirut, Lebanon, last week the SAT-7 International Board took a major step forward by voting to integrate TURK-7 fully into the ministry’s network of TV channels by January 2010.

Youngsters score with global citizenship course

Over one hundred young people have scored with the “Give A Kid A Goal” initiative, as a charity graduation ceremony rewards their achievements next week.

Call for free access to Gaza as blockade enters third year

Over 30 non-governmental humanitarian organisations have joined together to express their concern over Israel's continued blockade of the Gaza Strip, which has been in force for over two years now.

New guidelines to help Christians and Muslims share faith

The first ever set of guidelines giving advice for Christians and Muslims, who want to share their faith in an ethical way, will be launched next Wednesday at Islamic Relief’s Headquarters in London.

Archbishop seeks renewed commitment to peace in Sudan

The Archbishop of Canterbury has come out in support of calls for a renewed commitment to sustainable peace in Sudan.

Burma: Call for action on Aung San Suu Kyi's birthday

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has called on the United Nations Security Council to take immediate action to secure the release of Burma’s democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

TD Jakes thankful after gas explosion at home

Since his brush with death last week, megachurch pastor TD Jakes says he has experienced an outpouring of love and support greater than any he’s seen in all his years serving as a pastor.