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Christians can be âagents of forgiveness and reconciliationâ amid Middle East unrest
As another authoritarian regime crumbles in the Middle East, Terry Ascott has high hopes for the church in the region regardless of what replaces the old orders.
Rights group says Afghan convert facing execution has been freed
Said Musa, the Afghan Christian who was facing the death sentence for converting from Islam, has been released from the prison in Kabul, a Christian persecution watchdog has reported.
Pray that Libyan Christians will be bold, says Arab ministry
The best way that Christians in the UK can support their brothers and sisters in Libya is not to pray for their safety but for their "boldness", says Arab World Ministries.
Afghan convert fears execution
An imprisoned Afghan convert fears he may receive the death penalty for apostasy
Christians reach out to Christchurch earthquake survivors
The Salvation Army and World Vision are providing food, shelter and emotional support as rescuers continue to search for survivors of the Christchurch earthquake.
British Humanist Association bus ads target cultural Christians ahead of census
The British Humanist Association is gearing up for a major advertising campaign calling upon cultural Christians to tick âno religionâ in the forthcoming census.
âBecoming all thingsâ in Wales' pubs and parks
OAC evangelists are using their imagination to take the Gospel to the Welsh
God at the Oscars: Academy Award-nominated films explore spiritual themes
God makes appearances in a number of Oscar-nominated films, but the Almighty doesnât play a leading role on screen or preach a theologically orthodox message from the clouds.
Anger over courtâs decision to acquit suspects in Coptic killing case
An Egyptian bishop has spoken of his frustration after an Egyptian court acquitted two men suspected of aiding the drive-by shooting of Coptic Christians last year.
EU expresses âprofound concernâ over violence towards Christians
EU foreign ministers have issued a statement condemning violence against Christians and calling upon states to protect freedom of worship.
World Council of Churches decides upon theme for next Assembly
âGod of life, lead us to justice and peaceâ is the theme of the WCCâs 10th General Assembly
Fuller graduate among hostages killed by Somali pirates
All four hostages aboard a yacht taken hostage by Somali pirates last week have been shot dead.
Christians urge Gove to include RE in English Baccalaureate
Christians from across the board are getting behind a major campaign to see Religious Education included in the new English Baccalaureate.
Salvation Army appeals for donations after Christchurch earthquake kills 65
The Salvation Army New Zealand says it is expecting âgreat humanitarian needâ after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch today.
Former BBC producer helping churches get their good news stories into the papers
A former BBC producer is on a mission to get the church in the press for all the right reasons.