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Operation Mobilisation resource helps nurture mission mindset in youths

Operation Mobilisation has released a new resource to help churches bring alive the theme of mission in younger minds.

The Priests set to become global phenomenon

Meet The Priests: Father Eugene O’Hagan, Father Martin O’Hagan and Father David Delargy, three practising Roman Catholic Priests from Northern Ireland who were signed by Epic Records on the spot and are set to become a global phenomenon with their debut album out on Monday.

New report maps church's work with vulnerable children

Christians need to know the who, what and where of their work with at-risk children if they are to improve effectiveness on the local and international level, and prevent overlap and burn-out, says Viva in its latest report.

Two churches destroyed in northern Nigeria

Tension is rising in the northern Nigerian town of Yelwa, in Bauchi State, after two churches were attacked and destroyed within a three day period.

Fairtrade director wins Outstanding Woman in Business Award

Fairtrade Foundation director Harriet Lamb has won the Credit Suisse Outstanding Woman in Business Awa

Indian pastor appeals for prayer amid death and suffering

The Bible Society in India has received a desperate appeal from a pastor in troubled Orissa state for prayers for the persecuted Christian community there, as thousands remain scattered across makeshift government camps or in hiding in the homes of relatives and sympathetic Hindus.

Zondervan making good progress with first handwritten NIV Bible

Half of America’s 50 states have been reached so far in Zondervan's effort to create the first handwritten NIV Bible with the help of 31,173 people across the US.

CofE announces new chair of educational board

The Rt Rev John Saxbee, Bishop of Lincoln, has accepted the invitation of the Archbishops of Canterbury, York and Wales to chair the Church of England Board of Education and the National Society Council, with effect from 1 December 2008.

Government falls short in tackling demand for sex, says charity

Beyond the Streets has welcomed the Government’s intention to challenge demand for prostitution but said it remains concerned that the recommendations fall short in protecting the vulnerable.

Most Brits worried about financial cost of Christmas

More than three quarters of UK residents are worried about the financial cost of Christmas, reveals a new survey out today from debt counselling charity Christians Against Poverty.

Children losing out in Congo conflict, warns World Vision

Widespread hunger and food security in the conflict-affected regions of Congo are hitting children the hardest, warns World Vision.

Church marks centenary by welcoming locals in and sending regulars out

The Church of the Good Shepherd in the East Hampshire village of Four Marks will be opening its doors for a special centenary exhibition running from 1 to 6 December, and plans to welcome in over half of the 4000-strong local population.

Canada's Anglican Primate 'disturbed' by new rival body

The recent announcement about plans to move forward with creating a new Anglican rival body in North America was dubbed by one bishop as "disturbing".

Sri Lanka's 'forgotten war': A call for global church advocacy

In Sri Lanka, the conflict between the army and Tamil rebels has caught the civilian population between a rock and a hard place.

Churches challenged to put children first in 2009

2009 is the year for the church to put children at the top of its agenda, says Alan Charter, head of Children Matter!.

Music with a heart for the poor - CompassionArt hits shelves next week

Paul Baloche, Steven Curtis Chapman, Stu G, Israel Houghton, Tim Hughes, Graham Kendrick, Andy Park, Matt Redman, Martin Smith, Michael W Smith, Chris Tomlin, and Darlene Zschech. They're all on CompassionArt, out next Monday.