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Jackie Pullinger: God will use us
Jackie Pullinger: God will use us

Jackie Pullinger was at GO2013 to share how God has used her to change the lives of drug addicts in Hong Kong

Benedict returns to Vatican

After a two-month stay at Castel Gandolfo, Benedict XVI has moved into his new permanent residence within the walls of the Vatican

Nigeria facing \'twin monsters of corruption and insecurity\' - bishop
Nigeria facing 'twin monsters of corruption and insecurity' - bishop

Nigeria's leading bishop has told the European Parliament and other politicians of the threats of corruption and insecurity.

Iron Man 3 and the spiritual impact of movie blockbusters
Iron Man 3 and the spiritual impact of movie blockbusters

Movies can be used to steer people toward Scriptures, says Dr Marc Newman

PHOTOS: Launch of church-backed community launderette
PHOTOS: Launch of church-backed community launderette

St Thomas's Church, Camelford, north Cornwall, has opened a new launderette to help local mothers and provide them with an informal space to meet

New film, Ring the Bell, out on DVD
New film, Ring the Bell, out on DVD

New film, Ring the Bell, is out on DVD from Authentic Media

Iraq: TV station licences suspended

Human Rights Watch is urging the Iraqi government to cancel revocations of TV station licences

First woman General Secretary for Baptist Union of Great Britain
First woman General Secretary for Baptist Union of Great Britain

The Reverend Lynn Green, 48, is to become the first female General Secretary of the Baptist Union of Great Britain.

How to choose the perfect priest
How to choose the perfect priest

When the Reverend Canon Dr Judy Hunt was Archdeacon of Suffolk, she was asked by her deanery lay chairs for help in the training of parish representatives.

Malaysia elections: Christians hoping for government that values liberty and religious freedom

On Sunday, Malaysians head to the polls for what could be the most critical general elections in the country's history.

Linvoy Primus to open Christian Resources Exhibition
Linvoy Primus to open Christian Resources Exhibition

Former Charlton Athletic player Linvoy Primus will open the Christian Resources Exhibition at Sandown Park, Esher, on 14 May.

Christians to meet for public prayer in Westminster
Christians to meet for public prayer in Westminster

Pentecost Festival will launch on Saturday 11 May with a prayer gathering in front of Parliament.

From police dog handler to charity chief executive

Jon Dobbs spent 20 years working in the dog section of the Metropolitan Police and is now looking forward to a new chapter of his life leading anti-poverty charity Rope.

Christians targeted in Sudan

Sudan has stepped up its arrests and deportations of Christians, with interrogation including threats to bury them alive, sources said.

Christian Aid Week challenges global hunger
Christian Aid Week challenges global hunger

Christian Aid Week kicks off on 12 May and the development agency will be using it as an opportunity to raise awareness of the one in eight people who go to bed hungry each night.

Evangelist sees benefit in door-to-door approach
Evangelist sees benefit in door-to-door approach

Door knocking may not be to everyone's liking, but Counties evangelist Colin Johnson wants more churches to consider making it a regular part of their outreach.