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Francis Chan and John Piper get to the bottom of unanswered prayer

If our prayers aren't being answered it may be time to take a fresh look at ourselves

European Parliament hears plea on behalf of imprisoned Christians in Iran

Christians have taken their concern over the imprisonment of Christians in Iran to the European Union.

Churches invited to celebrate lives of autistic adults and children

Autism Sunday takes place on February 13 this year and cathedrals and churches are being asked to get involved in the day.

Christian parents who shunned medicine as son died are given probation

A Christian couple who prayed for a miracle healing instead of seeking medical help for their son who later died have escaped a prison sentence.

Valentine’s Day dinners to support persecuted women worldwide

Release International is asking women in Britain to enjoy a different kind of dinner this Valentine’s Day and support women suffering for their faith.

Egypt’s evangelicals ask for the world’s prayers as unrest escalates

As protests against the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak turn increasingly violent, the country’s evangelicals are appealing to the global church to pray with them for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

Australian churches ready to assist storm-hit Queensland

Churches in Australia are appealing for donations after Cyclone Yasi brought even more destruction to Queensland just weeks after deadly floods swept over large parts of the state.

Bible translation to be launched in two unreached regions

Wycliffe Associates is launching Bible translation efforts in two new areas, one of which has a Christian minority constituting 0.02 per cent of the population.

US teenagers rank Obama and Jesus among their role models

US teens like Obama for his hard work and self-confidence, Jesus for his concern for others

Appeal for prayers as Cyclone Yasi bears down on Queensland

The Salvation Army in Australia is appealing for prayers as cyclone Yasi makes its way towards Queensland.

Salvation Army appoints new world leader

The Salvation Army has appointed Commissioner Linda Bond as its new General.

In celebrity we trust? BBC's Beyond Belief dissects a new kind of faith

A rabbi, a Buddhist and a feminist with a Christian perspective got together recently to examine the increasing status of celebrity culture over religion.

Barnabas Fund reaches out to Christians caught up in Egypt chaos

The charity warns that Christian shops are being targeted by protestors and that essential goods are running out

World Interfaith Harmony Week is chance to promote dialogue, says ecumenical leader

The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches is encouraging faith communities to get involved with World Interfaith Harmony Week, which starts today.

Church hosts students during exams

A Brighton church and sixth form college have partnered to provide thousands of students a suitable place to sit their exams this spring.