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CofE launches new scheme for potential young vicars
Young people who are considering future ministry in the Church of England are being offered the opportunity to learn more in a new initiative run by the Ministry Division.
Archbishop welcomes digitisation of ancient Bible texts
Digitising Biblical texts is "profoundly significant", says the Archbishop of Canterbury
Bishop welcomes arrival of foreign troops in Central African Republic
The new wave of foreign peacekeepers has been welcomed by Christians in conflict-torn Central African Republic.
'Jesus would not be safe in Egypt today,' Parliament hears
A three hour debate in Parliament yesterday resulted in broad spectrum of agreement on the severity of the global persecution of Christians and the need for the issue to receive wider attention worldwide.
Church of England makes Sunday worship more accessible with new app
The Church of England has released a new free app to help more people follow Sunday services using their mobile devices.
Biblical advertising: Let's leave self-righteousness on the cutting room floor
The problem with a lot of other church advertising is that it comes from a place of superiority and self-righteousness.
The Bible TV series premiere a 'great success'
Statistics reveal that the first episode of The Bible mini-series was watched by over 1.2 million people in the UK - over 5.5 per cent of the total viewing public.
Paul Walker co-star Tyrese Gibson comforted by Bishop TD Jakes
TD Jakes encourages Tyrese Gibson after death of Paul Walker with a heartfelt message in which he declares that death has not won.
70 Christians killed at the hands of Boko Haram in Nigeria
Further attacks against Christians in Nigeria have been reported, bringing the total number killed in the past year to an estimated 900.
Is this nuts? Almonds can reduce mortality rate, study says
A new study has established a significant link between the consumption of nuts, such as almonds, and a lower incidence of death as a result of cancer and heart and respiratory diseases
Wendy Billington challenges Church to take off the mask in new book, 'I'm fine!'
In her new book published last month, Wendy Billington explores the Christian response to some of the biggest pastoral issues faced in today's society.
Brazilian environmental protection needn't cost the Earth
Brazil can increase productivity of agricultural land at the same time as protecting it, a new study has concluded
Meadow Walker, Paul's daughter inspired him to continue acting; Fast and Furious star on being Christian
Late star said it was the atheists he couldn't understand
12 nuns abducted as rebels recapture Maaloula
The Vatican has reported that 12 nuns were abducted as opposition rebels captured Syria's historically Christian town of Maaloula on Monday.
Room for improvement in help for 'troubled families'
Government help for 120,000 "troubled" British families is beginning to work. That is the tentative conclusion of a report published today by the National Audit Office (NAO).
Digital technology helping to fulfil 'Great Commission'
Faith Comes By Hearing is hoping to reach billions with God's Word