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TD Jakes 'deeply saddened' by death of Whitney Houston

Potter's House pastor TD Jakes has commented on the passing of Whitney Houston.

Christians join tributes to Whitney Houston

Christians were today joining the world in paying tribute to Whitney Houston.

Pam Rhodes: Hearts and Hymns

Pam Rhodes has selected her favourite hymns for a new collection out from Kingsway.

Bishops and MPs criticise High Court ruling on council prayers

Bishops and MPs have criticised the High Court’s landmark ban on prayers during council meetings.

Bishop Ken Clarke named new mission director of SAMS Ireland

Bishop Ken Clarke has been appointed as the new full-time mission director of the South American Mission Society (SAMS) Ireland.

Street preacher cleared of hate crime charge

A Christian street preacher has been cleared of hate crime charges over comments he made about homosexuality.

Christian guesthouse owners lose appeal over room policy

A Christian couple ordered to pay damages for turning away a homosexual couple from their guesthouse have lost their appeal.

High Court says prayers before council meetings are unlawful

The High Court has ruled against the saying of prayers before council meetings.

From derelict Tory club to flourishing church

A growing church in the Labour heartland of the Rhondda Valley is taking over a derelict Conservative Club.

Bishop defends presence in House of Lords

Bishops in the House of Lords are a “key voice” for social justice and the poor, the Church of England’s governing body heard today.

Church must resist secularist drive to remove chaplains from NHS

Bishops in the Church of England have warned that the standard of care available to patients in NHS hospitals would be “poorer” without chaplains.

Christian agency defends Britain’s aid to India

Christian Aid has spoken of the vital role that British aid is playing in India after the country’s finance minister reportedly said it was not needed.

Church in Nigeria ‘being eliminated’

The Church of England’s ruling body called this week on the Government to “do all it can” to support the protection of religious minorities in Nigeria.

Live worship from PASSION

Chris Tomlin, David Crowder* Band, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels and Kristian Stanfill lend their vocals to songs like "Jesus, My All in All" and "Lay Me Down", "Yahweh" and "10,000 Reasons".

Church of England nears consensus on women bishops

The Church of England’s governing body took the middle ground on women bishops today as it approved draft legislation seeking to safeguard the equal status of women in the episcopate whilst ensuring provision for opponents.

Joel Osteen: ‘My goal is to make God good’

He’s known for his positive preaching and Colgate smile, but Joel Osteen has also taken a lot of flak.