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New children's books give friendly introduction to Jesus

Much loved children’s author, Bob Hartman, has launched a brand new children’s fiction series with Authentic Media.

Thousands expected to stir up support for persecuted church

Over 30,000 people are expected to stir up support next month as part of Open Doors’ Great Big Tea Party to raise awareness of Christians around the world who are suffering for their faith.

Memorial service scheduled for missiologist Ralph D Winter

The memorial service for Dr Ralph D Winter has been scheduled for Sunday, June 28, in the main sanctuary of Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena, California.

Atheist bus ads hit Chicago

Bus ads reading "In the beginning, man created God" have hit Chicago.

Appeal for Sri Lankan churches struggling with refugee crisis

The Methodist Church’s Fund for World Mission is working with local churches in Sri Lanka to deliver immediate aid and relief.

CSW uncovers more evidence of human rights abuses in Burma

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) recently returned from a three-week visit to South-East Asia with fresh evidence of human rights violations in Burma.

Nurse loses job over church advice to patients

A Christian nurse has allegedly been sacked after suggesting that patients should turn to God during a staff training day.

Reformed head tells church to remember Calvin's legacy

John Calvin's are just as important for the Church today as they were when he first preached them to the world 500 years ago, say the head of the world’s largest Reformed body.

Christianity Today announces staff cutbacks and end to four publications

Christianity Today International announced last Friday that it is to close four of its publications and lay off 30 employees.

Lausanne Movement taps South Korea for key leaders' meeting

The Lausanne Movement will hold its biennial meeting at the Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary (PCTS) in Seoul June 8-12.

GOD TV to broadcast Global Day of Prayer live

The Global Day of Prayer will be broadcast live from Hong Kong, the Ivory Coast and Brazil by God TV this year.

Archbishops urge voters to shun BNP

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have appealed to voters not to let the MPs’ expenses scandal drive them into protest voting for the BNP.

The Freemans re-release classic live recordings

Popular Southern Gospel artist The Freemans are excited to announce that several live recordings from the group's early career are now available for a limited time in special volume sets.

Scholar: Elected Kuwaiti women could help Middle East Christians

The election of four women to Kuwait’s parliament, the first for the Gulf Arab state, could help improve the situation for Christians and other minorities in the Middle East, said an expert on Islam and human rights.

Church of Scotland upholds gay minister's appointment

The Church of Scotland’s General Assembly has upheld the appointment of a gay minister to an Aberdeen church.

Church of Scotland to decide fate of gay minister

The Church of Scotland’s General Assembly will today decide whether to uphold the appointment of a gay minister to an Aberdeen church.