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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 â 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 churchâs 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 âbeen there, done thatâ 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 itâs 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
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.