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Christians must understand peopleâs questions about life and faith, says Church Army chief
The head of Church Army commissioned two new evangelists yesterday with a call to proclaim that Jesus is the answer to all the questions that people may have about life and faith.
Bishop Wright says church must challenge worldâs âself-servingâ notions
Bishop Tom Wright delivers farewell sermon before retiring as Bishop of Durham at the end of August.
Leading businessman takes helm at mission agency
The Church Mission Society has appointed businessman John Ripley as its new Chair of Trustees.
Mildmay AIDS hospital to be demolished
Britain's last remaining mission hospital -- where the UK's first AIDS victims were cared for and where Princess Diana famously shook hands with a patient at the height of the frenzy of fear around the illness --is to be knocked down.
Jeremy Camp returns to worship scene with 'We Cry Out'
Grammy-nominated artist Jeremy Camp is preparing for the release of his sixth studio album, We Cry Out: The Worship Project on August 24 on BEC Recordings.
A call to prayer for the church in Egypt
Egyptian Christians are risking much to challenge Islamic totalitarianism, says Elizabeth Kendal.
Billy Graham ministry counts nearly 70,000 commitments to Christ in Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico
Christians across the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico this year opened their homes for meetings and witnessed a combined total of 69,188 make commitments to Jesus Christ, reported the ministry behind the evangelism outreach.
Welsh ecumenical body expands chaplaincy presence at agricultural show
For the first time, chaplains will be on hand to support showgoers at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show next week.
Call for protection of Christians in Nigeria after more killings
Release International has called on the new Nigerian president to ensure greater protection for vulnerable Christians in the country after seven were killed earlier in the month.
Silverline releases sophomore project Voices In The Night
Silverline returns with their powerful and musically ambitious sophomore CD, Voices In The Night. The project just released last month courtesy of VSR Music Group and EMI CMG Music Distribution.
Church leaders support independence for south Sudan
Christian leaders say southern Sudanese are "second class citizens" within a united Sudan.
US missionaries among Uganda bomb blast injured
A group of American missionaries was among those injured in the bombings in Uganda Sunday night that left at least 74 dead, according to reports.
Church of England moves to simplify law on church weddings
The Church of Englandâs General Synod voted this morning to remove a barrier in its marriage law making it more difficult for couples to marry in the church of their choice.
People of Haiti face âlong and painful journeyâ
The Disasters Emergency Committee has admitted that there are still severe challenges in bringing aid to survivors of the January 12 earthquake that struck Haiti.
Church legislation on women bishops clears revision stage
The Church of England came a step closer to consecrating its first woman bishop today after legislation cleared the revision stage.
Archbishop admits to âdesperately difficultâ process towards women bishops
Archbishop of Canterbury speaks of "stress and difficulty" felt by General Synod during debate on women bishops.