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Evangelicals welcome NIV revision with cautious optimism
Plans to update the popular NIV Bible have been received by evangelical leaders and critics of the controversial TNIV translation with cautious optimism.
Reformed Church says Lutheran gay vote will not impair partnership
The Reformed Church in America has no plans to end its full communion relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America over the Lutherans' recent vote to allow noncelibate homosexuals to be ordained.
Outrage as Chinese Christians are imprisoned for aiding North Korean refugees
Chinese officials in Erlianhaote city have sentenced two Christians â Miss Li Mingshun and Mr. Zhang Yonghu to 10 and 7 years respectively in prison, for aiding North Korean refugees fleeing to South Korea through China.
Conservative Anglican fellowship launched in South Africa
Just months after being launched in London, a conservative Anglican movement has made its way to South Africa where 70 clergy and laity have gathered to affirm the orthodox Christian faith.
Open Doors launches ministry for traumatised Iraqi children
Open Doors has launched a new ministry in Iraq focused on helping train teachers, church workers and others who interact with children that have been traumatised or have faced violence in their lives.
Leading Indian Christian politician killed in helicopter crash
The Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has been killed in a helicopter crash along with four others on Wednesday whilst travelling from the state capital Hyderabad to Chittoor district.
US church uses Satan to launch new outreach campaign
Metro South Church in Detroit, USA has grabbed the attention of the local community and media outlets through a marketing campaign that includes signs signed by Satan.
British Methodists concerned for Church in Fiji
British Methodists have expressed solidarity with Methodists in Fiji following the countryâs expulsion from the Commonwealth on Tuesday.
Art exhibition demonstrates connection between cathedral and local area
Lichfield Cathedral is hosting an art exhibition featuring paintings of the local area as part of its Artreach initiative.
Archbishop finds new recruit through Twitter
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has appointed a new Director of Communications after posting a message on social networking site Twitter.
Scottish pastor heads to European Court over âunfairâ dismissal
A Scottish pastor is heading to the European Court of Justice after claiming he was unfairly dismissed from a state-supported community radio station because of his Christian beliefs.
Famine-hit Indian state appeals for Churchâs help in aid assistance
The government of Jharkhand, India has asked the Catholic Church for help in the distribution of food as aid to those affected by the drought in the eastern Indian state.
Ghana Church calls on government to clarify educational partnership
The Presbyterian Church of Ghana has this week called on the countryâs government to produce a clear set of policies regarding the role of the church as a partner in education.
World Vision sends relief specialist to earthquake-hit Indonesia
World Vision has sent its Emergency Relief Specialist to west Java after an earthquake measuring 7.3 magnitude hit the populous Indonesian region at 15:00 local time Wednesday 2nd September.
World Council of Churches affirms âspirit of unityâ
The World Council of Churches closed its Central Committee meeting in Geneva today with an affirmation of the spirit of unity among member churches.
Pope backs Italian Catholic Church in Berlusconi feud
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI, has offered his full support to the Italian Catholic Church in its media row over Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconiâs sex scandal.