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Haiti judge frees convicted missionary

Laura Silsby, the leader of the 10 US volunteers accused of illegally taking dozens of children out of Haiti, was convicted Monday but then freed to return to the United States.

Free Church considers allowing music in services

The Free Church of Scotland is considering allowing the use of hymns and instruments in worship for the first time.

Integrity releases Billy Graham international crusade choirs

Billy Graham, Evangelist preacher, inspiration to millions of Christians and one of the 'ten most admired men in the world" has led crusades to over three hundred cities around the globe and touched the lives of millions of followers.

Seasonal outreach

Each season offers different opportunities in Falmouth. Throughout the year, Alan Offord finds that after school Kidz Klubs enable outreach to students and families alike. As an OAC Ministries (Open Air Campaigners) evangelist, he and his team engage with school children and their relatives through a variety of occasions.

Ex-Israeli special agent confirms 'Son of Hamas' story

A former agent with the Shin Bet, Israel’s version of the FBI, has confirmed the accuracy of the events told in the bestselling thriller Son of Hamas.

Christian Aid fears for NGOs in Israel

Christian Aid fears for the future of NGOs in Israel after the country was accepted to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) last week.

Case against 'homosexuality is sin' preacher dropped

Charges have been dropped against a street preacher who was arrested for saying homosexuality is a sin.

Indian missionaries say it is ‘privilege’ to suffer

Missionaries in training with Gospel for Asia have spoken of the “privilege” they felt in suffering for Christ after being attacked on their Bible college campus in Mumbai, India, earlier in the month.

Methodists hope Greenbelt partnership will strengthen ecumenical relations

The Methodist Church and Greenbelt festival have come together in a new three-year partnership that will see the Church increase its profile within the ecumenical community.

London church plans £500,000 revamp to care for community

A north London church is planning a £500,000 renovation of its crypt to improve its outreach to the local community space.

Financial secrecy ruining poor countries and football clubs, says Christian Aid

Manchester United has topped a new Football Secrecy League published by international development agency Christian Aid to highlight the secrecy offered by tax havens, and its potential for harm.

Woman appears in court over MP stabbing

A woman charged with attempting to murder Labour MP Stephen Timms has appeared in court today.

Haiti pastors receive crisis training

While the devastation and heartache of the earthquake in Haiti may have dropped off the radar of the mainstream media, Somebody Cares, a growing voluntary membership network with relationships around the world has been assisting earthquake survivors in Haiti since January.

Christians urge Government not to abolish Ofcom

Christian Broadcasting Council calls for safeguards to freedom of speech

Brutal attacks prompt call for protection of Pakistan’s Christian minority

The former Bishop of Rochester is calling on the Pakistani government to protect its Christian minority after brutal attacks by extremists last year.

Robin Hood: A hero for every age

The legend of Robin Hood has an enduring fascination, and not just for small boys with bows and arrows.