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New Appointment for Biblical Stewardship at Lausanne

The Lausanne Committee for World Evangelisation has announced a new appointment to drive forward the ministry's biblical stewardship.

Archbishop Calls for Women Bishops

Churches should allow women priests to become bishops, the leader of the Anglican church in Wales urged. Archbishop Barry Morgan, a strong supporter of women priests, to the Church in Wales's powerful governing body during its annual conference at the University of Wales, Swansea.

Pax Christi Calls for Prayers for Zimbabwe

Christians from across the country will pray for a solution to the spiralling economic, political and social crisis in Zimbabwe when they join in a Pax Christi prayer vigil outside the Zimbabwean embassy in London.

Family Leads World Prayers for BBC Correspondent's Release

The parents of missing BBC correspondent Alan Johnston have made an appeal to his abductors in Gaza, calling for them to free his son.

Testimonies Overflow as Churches Surpass 2000 Hours of Continuous Prayer for London

A Year for London - a prayer movement which will see hundreds of churches across London praying in a non-stop chain throughout 2007, has now prayed continuously for more than 2160 hours since it began at the start of this year.

Contested US Stem Cell Bill Would Pour Money into 'Bad Science'

Christian groups in the US are criticizing a new bill that would allow for greater federal funding of embryonic stem cell research as wasting tax dollars on "bad science" that is also unethical.

Baptists Reach Out to 100,000's at Cricket World Cup in West Indies

The Cricket World Cup 2007 is currently taking place in the West Indies, with hundreds of thousands of fans from all over the world gathering for the event. Christian evangelists have seen the event as an unmissable opportunity for outreach and evangelism.

Manchester Girl Band BlushUK Launches 'Ear Candy'

Manchester-based Christian girl band, blushuk, recently announced the launch of their new album Ear Candy. The album showcases new songs reflecting the issues that they have experienced in conversations and encounters with those at their concerts and in schools.

Contested US Stem Cell Bill Would Pour Money into 'Bad Science'

Christian groups in the US are criticizing a new bill that would allow for greater federal funding of embryonic stem cell research as wasting tax dollars on "bad science" that is also unethical.

Performers and Presenters Announced for GMA Dove Awards

Gospel Music Association's (GMA) Dove Awards, Christian music's biggest night of the year, has recently announced a line-up of performers for the show.

Baptists Reach Out to 100,000's at Cricket World Cup in West Indies

The Cricket World Cup 2007 is currently taking place in the West Indies, with hundreds of thousands of fans from all over the world gathering for the event, Christian evangelists have seen the event as an opportunity for outreach and evangelism.

700 Youth Pilgrims Challenged to 'Make a Difference' for God

Church Army's Chief Executive has challenged 700 young people to make a difference for God at this year's Easter Monday Youth Pilgrimage at Canterbury Cathedral.

Restoration Begins at Ted Haggard's Church

Church leaders at PowerHouse Christian Centre in Texas have been invited to take part in the restoration process of New Life Church as a first step in the healing process, following the exit of former senior pastor Ted Haggard.

St Paul's Cathedral Welcomes New Dean Appointment

The Chapter of St Paul's has expressed its delight at the appointment of the Rt Rev Graeme Paul Knowles as the new Dean of St Paul's Cathedral.

Christian Aid Joins Green TV for 'Climate Changed' Campaign

Christian Aid has recently joined forces with environmental broadband TV channel green.tv to recruit people to its new 'climate changed' campaign.

Blair Accused of Being Unaware of Black Efforts on Gang Culture

Black Christian leaders have criticised Prime Minister Tony Blair for failing to recognise the work that black communities and especially black churches are doing to tackle criminal gangs.