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Painting the gospel - ‘Jesus the name above all names’

Art is just one of the ways we can tell people about Jesus

Michael Cassidy appointed Honorary Chair of Lausanne

Dr Michael Cassidy has been appointed as the new Chair of the Lausanne Movement.

The Avengers breaks $1bn at box office

The Avengers has broken another box office record after taking in $1 billion worldwide.

Suspect in Shahbaz Bhatti case walks free

A man booked for being allegedly involved in the murder of former Pakistan minorities minister Shahbaz Bhatti more than a year ago, was acquitted by an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) last week.

Nadarkhani thanks supporters in open letter

Iranian Christian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who has become the face of religious persecution throughout the world after being arrested for his beliefs in Oct. 2009, has issued a letter to persecution aid group Present Truth Ministries (PTM).

Survey looks at experience of Christian singles

A dating site has begun a major in-depth survey into Christian singles in an effort to understand their experiences within the church.

Church of Ireland upholds traditional marriage

The General Synod of the Church of Ireland has passed a motion upholding marriage as a union between one man and one woman.

Society shouldn’t be afraid to talk about death – Archbishop

The Archbishop of York has called for society to be more open in speaking about death and the end of life.

Prayers for Philpott family after deadly blaze

The community of Allenton in Derby has come together to offer prayers after a fire killed six children in a house fire.

Marriage conference banned because of diversity fears

The organisers of a marriage conference have been told by the Law Society that they can no longer hold the event on their premises.

Call for prayer for peace in Sudan and South Sudan

Refugee pastors are asking Christians in the UK to pray for peace between Sudan and South Sudan.

Entrepreneurs: Have patience, pray often

In the business world, patience is often overlooked

Assemblies of God opposes Obama on gay marriage

One of the largest Pentecostal denominations in the United States has officially announced its opposition to President Barack Obama's stance on same-sex marriage.

Obama's spiritual adviser criticises gay marriage support

The Rev. Joel Hunter of the 15,000-member Northland church, who is often referred to as President Barack Obama's spiritual adviser, said he is disappointed with the president's use of the "Golden Rule" to explain his endorsement of gay marriage.

Stellar Kart singer recovering from shoulder surgery

Lead singer and frontman of Stellar Kart, Adam Agee is recovering after his arthroscopic shoulder surgery.