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WARC New President Pledges to Transform the Church and World

As the 24th World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) General Council draws to a close, the council has been refreshed by the election of the new executive committee...

Hungarian Bible Society Festival Reaches out to Young Christians

Organised by the Lutheran Church of Hungary, a Lutheran Youth Festival was held over 21-25 July. The Hungarian Bible Society adopted a high-level presence at the festival, demonstrating its important presence over the past...

'just10 South London' Keeps the Fire of Evangelism Glowing in London

Following Soul in the City which concluded on 7th August, the fire of evangelism throughout London will be carried forward by the preaching of words and prayers. Another exciting event - 'just10 South London'...

Tearfund responds to South Asian Floods

In response to the current floods in Bangladesh and India, Tearfund, a Christian relief and development agency expresses that "death and suffering would have been reduced if western governments...

Soul in the City ends with Huge Festivities and Celebrations

Soul in the City came to a close on a glorious day on Saturday 7th August. Large crowds gathered at Trafalgar Square for the celebration, with delegates coming from all over the globe, even as far away as Australia...

Soul in the City Finale Pictures

Soul in the City ended on Saturday after two weeks of widespread community work across London. The gathering included prayers for the city of London, for UK and for Christians and other political leaders everywhere...

Iraqi Christians Continuing to Receive Aid to Rebuild Nation

As attacks on Iraq's Christian minority have been steadily increasing since late spring, culminating in the bombing of five Christian churches in Baghdad and Mosul on Sunday, Christians have reportedly been fleeing...

Iraqi Christians Fleeing Insecure Nation

One week after attacks on five Christian churches in Iraq left 12 people dead and scores injured, sources say that an exodus of Christians from Iraq to countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Australia can be expected...

Merseyfest Campaign Shows Christian Youths’ Faith in Action

Amid lots of Christian Festivals held during the summer, last weekend the churches in Merseyside, Liverpool joined hands to hold a campaign aimed at transforming urban environments and religious stereotypes...

Merseyfest Campaign Shows Christian Youths’ Faith in Action

WARC General Council: Huge Rise in Youth and Women Participation

The World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) have reported an increase in the participation of young people and women in the General Council. The statistics are very encouraging for all...

Hundreds of Youth Sent to Europe by “Teens in Mission”

Immediately after Teens Street 2004, 145 teens are to be mobilised into an exciting mission experience trip to various European countries...

Plea for More European Support to Sudan

Over a million civilians in the Darfur region of West Sudan have fled from their homes due to the war between rebels and Janjaweed militia. The flood of people has caused an outcry...

Baptist Youth World Conference in Hong Kong Gathers Thousands

Currently the Hong Kong Exhibition and Conventional Center is hosting the 14th Baptist Youth World Conference by the Youth Department of the Baptist World Alliance. Over 3,500 delegates from 70 countries...

Worldwide Gathering for Church Exhibition in Hong Kong

Visitors from around the world have been gathering in Hong Kong for a special exhibition putting on display the Bible ministry of the Chinese churches. The exhibition which began on 5th August will...

Chinese Court Jails Three Christians

BEIJING - A Chinese court has sentenced three activists in the independent Protestant church to up to three years in prison for leaking state secrets...