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BMS World Mission President to Help UK Portuguese Speakers
The President of BMS World Mission will take on a new role as Specialist Mission Networker in an effort to help churches with large numbers of Portuguese, many of whom are seasonal workers in the agricultural industry...
Palestinian Bishop Pleads for Release of Christian Peace Workers Seized in Iraq
The Lutheran Bishop of the Holy Land has made a depserate appeal for the release of British Professor Norman Kember and three other Christian aid workers kidnapped in Iraq at the weekend...
CARE Calls for Tax Credit Scheme Changes Amid Worrying Research
CARE, the social concern charity, has called on Gordon Brown to restructure the way tax credits are operated in his Pre-Budget Statement, to allow them to be more progressive in the way they are able to relieve child poverty...
Christians Environmentalists Warn Against Nuclear Solution to Climate Change
Christian Ecology Link has warned against plans by the government to solve the climate change issue with nuclear power...
ICC Expresses Concern Over Further Threat of Church Closures in Indonesia
A Christian persecution watchdog group expressed concern over further threats of forcible church closures in Indonesia under the newly drafted religious law and the power of radical Muslims. In a statement by International Christian Concern (ICC)...
Persecution against Christian Converts in Iran Escalating
Christians in Iran, especially converts from Islam, have experienced growing persecution from the government since the new Iranian President was installed, according to reports. The recent wave of persecution traces...
New Report Documents Widespread Torture in Burma’s Prisons
A new report interviewing former prisoners in Burma documents for the first time the extent of torture in Burma’s prisons. The 124-page report was released this week by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma)...
Christians to Pray and March Against Climate Change
Christians across the UK will be joining in the Climate March in London this weekend. Christian Ecology Link is holding a special service in London and will also march alongside demonstrators...
India Supreme Court Postpones Ruling on Rights of Dalit Christians
The lives of millions of Dalit Christians has been once again left hanging in the balance as the Indian Supreme Court delays its decision on whether to give Dalit Christians the same legal rights as Dalits of other religions...
Aid Organisations Issue Final Warning as Thousands Set to Die in Pakistan
Six of the largest international aid organisations have urged for more funding to be given urgently to avert a second wave of deaths in Pakistan following the earthquake in early October. UN Secretary-General...
Invitation to the Thirsty
The Lord is calling us to Him. Even though we may not even know it, out spirits are thirsty and quenching for the satisfaction that only the Word of God can bring...
Christian Aid Warns AIDS Fund Facing Financial Meltdown
Christian Aid is warning that new programmes scheduled for 2006 and 2007 are being thrown into jeopardy as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Maleria faces a serious financial shortfall...
UK Churches Set to Join in Narnia Craze
Churches across the country are set to follow the U.S. in promoting The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe before its premiere on 7 December. The film will be released nationwide on 8...
Thebandwithnoname Exclusive Track Out December on iTunes
A new track from thebandwithnoname, featuring their fellow Innervation Trust band tbc will be available exclusively from iTunes next month, reports the band’s website, reports Authentic Media...
World Aids Day Raises Global Awareness
The 18th World Aids Day takes place December 1st, with groups across the globe backing the event to raise awareness, and who hope that the day can bring about drastic changes to the way the world is tackling the ever-growing problem...
Evangelicals Welcome Archbishop of York’s Challenge to Rediscover Christ
With the enthronement of the new Archbishop of York yesterday, the Evangelical Alliance General Director has released a statement welcoming Dr Sentamu into his position as the second highest post in the Church of England...
