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Organisers hail success of Olympic Praise Bus

The atmosphere was “electric” as the Praise Bus rolled into London last week, says one of the people behind the historic project.

Teen Ranch round-up

A Western-style ranch in Perthsire, Scotland, is giving young people the opportunity to have fun, learn new skills and hear the Gospel

Church sees Olympic opportunity for cultural integration

The 2012 London Olympic Games offered churches in Tooting, south east London the perfect opportunity to enhance cultural integration and edify the sense of community

Olympic sprinter Francena McCorory says it's all about faith

Although she has a tough race ahead of her, Francena McCorory is ready for the 2012 Olympics in London.

Wedding handbook published for churches

A new wedding handbook has been published to help churches make the most of a couple's big day.

Global increases in expatriates challenge international churches in ministry

Over 1,000 English-language congregations serve people living outside of their home country around the world

Rowing for Gold in the London Olympics

As the world watches with rapt attention the opening ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympic Games, Tim Stafford, senior writer for 'Christianity Today', will be among the proud parents with a son or daughter competing in the Olympics.

Bibles bring good news to Greece

Greece has had its share of adverse publicity in the past few years. Many are fearful that it will default on its financial obligations. Others feel that it might withdraw from the Euro and head back to the bad old days of the drachma. There are also concerns that a Grecian collapse could cause a domino effect and draw other countries down with it.

Sanctus Real working on sixth album

It’s 10 years and counting for Sanctus Real who are working on album number six.

Micah Challenge releases Jesus Agenda

Micah Challenge has partnered with Christian Aid and Compassion UK to produce a new DVD titled "The Jesus Agenda".

Korean missionaries worldwide reach 20,000

Prominent evangelical leaders in the US joined famous Korean pastors at the Korean World Mission Conference, the largest gathering of Korean missionaries worldwide, in the Chicago area this week to celebrate a critical milestone in the world's fastest growing missionary movement.

Pakistani Christians praying for their Olympic team

After the start of the Olympics yesterday, Pakistanis, like other nationalities are also very excited to watch their players show their best performance in the Games and send a message of peace to the world.

National prayer day organisers sign Wembley contract

As crowds were flocking to the Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony of the Games, Global Day of Prayer for London trustees were on their way to Wembley to sign a historic document to hire Wembley Stadium for tens of thousands of Christians to gather for the National Day of Prayer & Worship on September 29.

A quintessentially British start to the Olympics
A quintessentially British start to the Olympics

Who knows whether the global audience would have fully understood the references to Gregory's Girl, Eastenders and dancing NHS nurses in Danny Boyle's opening ceremony to the Olympics last night.

Faith in sport

Adrian Barnard has attended dozens of major sporting events since the mid-90s. Not as a competitor, not even as a fan – although he’s passionate about sport – but as a servant for the wider church.

Warm reception for Kari Jobe's Acoustic Sessions

Worship leader Kari Jobe is continuing to make an impact on the church with the release of her latest EP, The Acoustic Sessions.