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Innovation key to evangelicalism's survival, says researcher

The evangelical community must make become even more innovative and ready to adapt if it is to meet today’s generational challenges, says one best-selling author and researcher.

Prime Minister pays tribute to Hope08

Prime Minister Gordon Brown and national church leaders have joined in honouring the Hope08 movement in a meeting with local Hope08 volunteers and board members at 10 Downing Street this week.

Episcopal leader wants media to report hope, not scandal

The world is hungry for hope and the head of The Episcopal Church has challenged the media to take the less travelled road of feeding the public with more stories of encouragement than of scandal and controversy.

Falling pound is no excuse to neglect poor, says Edwards

The dropping value of the pound against the Euro must not be used as an excuse for governments to neglect their promises to the poor, said Micah Challenge’s new International Director.

Scottish Bible Society to mark 200th anniversary

2009 sees the Scottish Bible Society’s 200th anniversary and the historic organisation is seizing the opportunity to spread God’s Word to even more people.

X Factor’s Cowell 'more famous than God', says report

X Factor judge Simon Cowell is more famous than God or the Queen, according to a survey of children.

Phatfish celebrate 15 years

Much loved Christian band Phatfish have released a fifteenth anniversary collection through Authentic Media.

Israel Houghton gears up for busy 2009

Israel Houghton is looking forward to a new year, a new tour and a new release, returning to his roots as a solo artist with next album The Power Of One.

Green church initiative wins cross-party support

A groundbreaking Scottish green church initiative won cross-party support ahead of a member’s debate at the Parliament last night.

Playboy apologises for Virgin Mary cover

A model posing as the Virgin Mary on the cover of the Mexican edition of Playboy magazine led the US headquarters to issue a formal apology.

Social gospel is 'Marxism in Christian clothing', says Warren

Best-selling author, social activist and megachurch pastor Rick Warren described the social gospel supported by many of the mainline churches as “Marxism in Christian clothing”.

Peru's farmers look for support in face of changing climate

Without stronger action from the West "millions of poor people will be abandoned to the escalating ravages of an unpredictable climate", says one Peruvian battling against poverty.

CAP welcomes call for end to asylum seeker destitution

Church Action on Poverty has welcomed a new report that calls for an end to the enforced destitution of asylum seekers.

Archbishop tells society to cherish children

The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland has called on people to value all children and do their part to nurture a wholesome family life.

Christians face difficult Christmas in Iraq

Christian in Iraq remain under siege, said the head of the North American branch of Open Doors on Monday.

Westminster Abbey adds Hindu snowmen to Christmas displays

Some Anglican clergy have added a multicultural twist to Christmas decorations, adding Hindu snowmen, a Chinese dragon and a Jewish temple to the lawn where the traditional scene of a baby Jesus, angels, and the three wise men used to be displayed alone.