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Hillsong "Maximised Leadership" Conference Attracts over 700 Church Leaders
Hillsong Pastors Brian Houston and Gary Clark...
Archbishop of York Resigns
On Sunday 1 August, the Archbishop of York, Dr David Hope, announced that he will resign his post after nine years to return to the more humble role of a parish priest...
Bombers target Iraq's Christians
Six bombs were set off on Sunday 1st August at a number of Christian areas in Iraq, which wounded at least 20 Christians in Baghdad and Mosul...
Christian churches attacked in Iraq
Closely following recently reported fears of Iraqi persecution of Christians, six bombs have been set off by terrorists, targeting Christians during Sunday services on 1st August...
Churches Called to Support Church Army Sunday
On 30th July, the Church Army formally announced 'Church Army Sunday' which has been set for the forth Sunday of September (26th September)...
Candidates for Full-Time Church Ministry Reach Record Levels
The Ministry Division of the Church of England reported that the number of candidates for full-time ministry has increased significantly and reached record levels...
WCC Urge Worldwide Leaders to awake to Europe Mission
Speaking to the 120 members of the WCC Faith and Order (F&O) Commission, the WCC General Secretary, Rev Samuel Kobia, reminded leaders about the need for mission in Europe...
British Baptist Nominated for BWA President
SEOUL, South Korea - David Coffey, general secretary of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, has been nominated as President of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) to succeed South Korean pastor Billy Kim...
Church of England Losing Millions
A study of diocesan finances has stated that the Church of England is reported to be losing millions of pounds because churches are not giving their contributions to the central funds...
WCC Faith and Order Plenary Commission: Europe is a mission field
Europe is a continent that once sent out numerous missionaries around the world during the 19th century, but now has become a continent full of people who have never heard of the faith...
Christians Continue to Face Persecution, Imprisonment in Eritrea
Since May 2002 when the Eritrean government announced that all churches other than the Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Lutheran churches were to be closed, over two hundred evangelical Christians have been arrested for practicing...
Christians Challenge Malaysia's Selective Ban on 'The Passion'
The Malaysian government’s decision to limit Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ “to Christian eyes only” sparked criticism from Christians and Muslims alike...
Church of England suffering £8million Shortfall
It has been reported that the Church of England is losing millions of pounds, and suffered a devastating shortfall of £8 million in Parish share in 2002. Figures recently released have shown...
UK "Assisted Dying Bill" Worries Christian Medicals
The issue on assisted dying and euthanasia has been drawing worldwide debate. In the UK, the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Bill, drafted by Lord Joffe, a member of the House of Lords, is currently under consideration...
22,000 Christians gather for 'New Wine 2004'
New Wine 2004 will commence on 31st July at Somerset. The event was announced as fully booked out over a month ago and approximately 22,000 Christians will join together for worship, teaching and ministry...
WARC General Council Opens in Ghana
The 24th General Council of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) began in Accra, Ghana. Delegations from over 200 Congregational, Presbyterian, Reformed, and United churches will gather...