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Hawk Nelson guitarist becomes new frontman

It's the start of a new chapter for Christian rock band Hawk Nelson as Jon Steingard signs on as their new lead singer.

Terry Jones again threatens Koran burning over Iranian pastor

Pastor Terry Jones has once again threatened to burn Korans, this time in protest of Iran's continued imprisonment of Christian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani.

'Angry Queers' vandalise Mark Driscoll's church

Police are investigating reports that several young adults wearing masks smashed windows at Mars Hill Church in Portland, Oregon, on Tuesday.

Sentumu defends religious education

The Archbishop of York has addressed 50 headteachers from schools and academies across northern England on the importance of religious education.

CofE launches Jubilee events website

The Church of England has launched a new website to help people find their nearest community and parish events during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Junk food at supermarket tills undermining healthy eating

A campaign group has hit out at supermarkets for placing junk food at checkouts.

Malaria nets are not for curtains

Malaria rates could come down even further if more people have life-saving mosquito nets – and learn how to use them properly

Death of Voice of the Martyrs director may be suicide

Walter Thomas "Tom" White, head of Voice of the Martyrs, may have taken his own life amid abuse allegations.

Donations to marathon runner top £600,000

Donations continue to pour in to Claire Squires’ JustGiving page after the young runner’s death during the London Marathon.

Archbishop: Christian UK can show leadership to Christian world

The Archbishop of Nigeria says church leaders in the UK must bring Christianity back to the centre of the nation

Christians harnessing Facebook to share faith

Christians in the UK are turning increasingly to social media sites like Facebook to share their faith, new research has found.

New Baptist Times website goes live

Three months after the last ever print edition was dispatched to churches around the country, a new era is dawning for The Baptist Times after the launch of its website this week.

Tobymac runs for hope

He's not just a legendary Christian music artist. Toby Mac also has a big heart to help give kids a new future.

Russell Crowe signs on for new Noah film

Months of rumours have now been confirmed: Russell Crowe will take on the lead role in an upcoming film based on the epic biblical story of Noah and his ark.

Inequality threatens stability in Latin America

Violence and political instability in Latin America will only increase unless inequality is addressed, Christian Aid has warned.