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Salvation before politics, says Assemblies of God leader

The message of salvation should come before any political message, contends Dr George O Wood.

Call for prayers for aid workers in Afghanistan

Release International is calling on Christians to pray for aid workers in Afghanistan following the murder of ten aid workers there last week.

Bible school's holiday club spans the generations

He was in the crèche when this holiday club first met. Thirty years later, he’s bringing his own son.

Blessing And Honour - the story behind Aaron Keyes' great new song

Christian singer/songwriter Aaron Keyes tells us a little more about his new song, 'Blessing and Honour'.

Black church leaders support call for tougher child protection measures

Child protection agency calls for ministers of religion to register with safeguarding authority after 'witch children' documentary.

Integrity music launches first ever Christian iTunes LP

Integrity Music launches the first ever Christian artist iTunes LP in support of multiple award-winning artist Israel Houghton and his critically acclaimed album, Love God. Love People.

Judge acquits young mother charged with blasphemy in Pakistan

A judge has cleared a young mother of blasphemy charges in a major victory for persecuted Christians in Pakistan.

Christians asked to support Bible translation work in Tanzania

This Bible Sunday will see churches across the UK find out more about vital Bible translation work taking place in Tanzania.

Over 23 million Christians in China, official survey shows

Christians in China now number just over 23 million, according to the results of the communist country’s first official faith survey.

Six million children at risk in flood-ravaged Pakistan

An estimated six million children are at risk of malnutrition, diarrhoea and pneumonia as unprecedented super-floods inundate Pakistan.

Musician chaplain heads to Bloodstock heavy metal festival

Pioneer minister and heavy metal aficionado Mark Broomhead will lead the chaplaincy team at Bloodstock this week.

Pakistan's Christians protest against blasphemy laws and inequality

Three days prior to Pakistan's 63rd Independence Celebrations, the Christians of the country observed "Black Day" on Wednesday to protest alleged discrimination against them.

Religious leaders divided over Ground Zero mosque

A group of religious and interfaith leaders issued a statement Wednesday, denouncing the "xenophobia and religious bigotry" behind arguments against the proposed mosque near the 9/11 site.

Church bells ring to highlight toll of biodiversity

Church bells across the country will ring in tune with the United Nations next month to mark crucial international talks on biodiversity.

Somalian militant group tells World Vision to leave country

An Islamist insurgency group in Somalia has banned three Christian charities over allegations of proselytisation.