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Sunday school children detained in Iran

Iranian authorities reportedly detained a congregation, including children attending the Sunday school

Snow church opens after warm weather delays

A church built entirely from snow has opened in Germany this week – more than a century after villagers first built a snow church in protest.

Christians could disappear from Iraq and Afghanistan

The Christian populations in Iraq and Afghanistan could be obliterated following the complete withdrawal of US troops this month

Reaching the world on the church’s doorstep

With people of the world living in cities everywhere, mission need not mean going to another continent, says Axel Nehlsen.

Single and lonely

The holiday season can be a distressing time for Christian singles that intensifies their feelings of loneliness

Ugandan bishop badly injured in acid attack

Islamic extremists threw acid on a church leader on Christmas Eve shortly after a seven-day revival at his church.

The ‘been there, done that’ challenge to mission in Europe

The challenge to mission in Europe is not persecution but the attitude common among Europeans that they have tried Christianity and now it’s time to try something else.

Churches want end to cheap alcohol

Churches are calling for end to the easy availability of cheap alcohol to tackle the problem of excessive drinking in Britain.

Persecution hotspots in 2012
Persecution hotspots in 2012

Christians in North Korea, China, Iran, India and many other countries face a difficult year

Missionaries in training

More than 2,500 from 40 nations are in Erfurt, Germany, for the second Mission Net congress

International condemnation after Nigeria church attacks

There has been widespread condemnation in the international community of a series of Christmas Day bomb attacks in Nigeria that killed almost 40 people.

What does gift wrap have to do with faith?

Amazon is reportedly paying close attention to the gift wrap we choose when we buy from their online store

Andraé Crouch and his journey

At 69, Crouch shows no signs of slowing down when it comes to sharing the gospel through music.

Unwanted gifts help the homeless

One charity is asking Brits to donate that unflattering jumper or umteenth bubble bath set and help the homeless.

Caring for seafarers

Handing out Christmas parcels is just of the things chaplain Paul Cave loves to do to support seafarers

Royals attend Christmas Day service without Prince Philip

The royal family went for their traditional Christmas Day service at Sandringham without Prince Philip.