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Leaders to bolster plans for next Lausanne congress
Christian leaders in South Korea are this week hosting a key gathering of leaders from the Lausanne Movement, the church body behind a document that for the last three decades has inspired the statements of faith for hundreds of ministries throughout the world.
Instability and heavy rains threaten Chad relief work
Defying the ongoing security threats, church-based aid agencies are continuing their work in eastern Chad amidst reports of banditry and fears that the arrival of rain may further hamper the task.
Wright to address Chinese churches on mission
The Rev Dr Chris Wright, one of the worldâs leading biblical scholars, will be speaking at a mega-church in Hong Kong on the Mission of God.
Churches reaffirm 40-year struggle against racism
The Dutch queen will be the guest of honour at a conference seeking to take on the legacy of the World Council of Churches' historic anti-racism efforts.
Article highlighting Catholic charity's Congo work scoops award
A Herald Magazine article highlighting the huge problem of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo which featured SCIAFâs work with rape survivors in the country has won the 2009 Amnesty International Nations and Regions Award.
Burma: Civilians flee amid fears of attack by army
More than one thousand people have fled from a camp for internally displaced people in Burmaâs Karen State amid fears of an attack by the Burmese Army.
GFA President welcomes Indiaâs first woman and Dalit Speaker
The election of Meira Kumar as the Indian Parliamentâs first woman and first Dalit Speaker is âgreat cause for celebrationâ, says Gospel for Asia President K P Yohannan.
Free church resources for Last Chance Harvey
Last Chance Harvey offers the latest chance for churches to discuss key life issues.
Obama speech draws mixed reaction from Christians, Muslims
Although President Barack Obamaâs speech was generally hailed as successful in placing the US and the Muslim world on better terms, some Christians and Muslims found fault with what he chose not to say.
Ecumenical Christians still hope for shared Easter
The Day of Pentecost was marked by Christians around the world Sunday except for those who will be celebrating the date this coming Sunday.
Early Intervention by the faith sector can repair broken Britain
Future governments need look no further than faith organisations to see the kind of best practices that are going to help deliver solutions to repair broken Britain, Iain Duncan Smith told the Charities Parliament on Wednesday.
China: CSW calls for release of prisoners of conscience
Twenty years on from the Tiananmen Square massacre Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) said it remains deeply concerned about the state of human rights in China.
Needs outpacing funds, aid agencies warn
Aid funds are running short as the worsening humanitarian emergencies in Sri Lanka, Pakistan and parts of Africa, complicated by prevailing political instability and the global economic crisis dampening the generosity of donors.
Local churches optimistic of growth
A new poll for The Baptist Times indicates that most Christians in the UK are confident of an increase in the number of people attending their own churches over the next 20 years.
Christian radio extends reach in North Africa
Trans World Radio is set to reach even more people in North Africa following the successful completion of a major antenna upgrade in the region.
Pray and act now for the environment, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued an appeal to churches to pray and act for the environment ahead of key UN talks on climate change later this year.