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No sustainable economy without ethical values, says theologian

In the aftermath of the global financial meltdown, one theologian says there can be no sustainable economy without ethical values.

Heart for Haiti worship evening to raise funds for hospital

Worship leaders will light up the stage in Edinburgh on June 11 for the Heart For Haiti event to raise vital funds for a project close to Port au Prince.

Japanese mission leaders repent for country's sins against neighbours

A prominent Japanese church leader appealed for forgiveness on behalf of his country in the emotional final day of the Tokyo 2010 Global Missions Consultation on Friday.

The Christians among the Conservatives

Of the 143 new Conservative MPs, twelve are members of the Christian Conservative Fellowship (CCF).

Church launches first Ministry and Calling Sunday

Parishioners across Wales focused on people called to the priesthood at services today.

Irish Anglicans express ‘sorrow’ over consecration of lesbian bishop in US Church

Evangelical Anglicans in Ireland have spoken of their sorrow over the consecration of a second gay bishop by The Episcopal Church in the US.

Bishop tells church leaders to listen to the Holy Spirit

Listening to the Holy Spirit must be brought back to the heart of church leadership, says the Church of England’s Fresh Expressions leader.

Police charge woman with attempted murder of Labour faith minister

Police have charged a woman with the attempted murder of Labour Vice Chair for Faith Groups Stephen Timms.

Evangelicals urge caution in wake of Morocco expulsions

A delegation of evangelical church leaders visiting Morocco urged US Representative Frank Wolf on Friday to postpone hearings on the recent expulsion of Christians.

Mission leader: You're unemployed if not working for God

As far as God is concerned, someone is unemployed if the person is not working for Him, said a Latin American mission leader at a global missions conference in Tokyo.

US Christian testifies in Haitian court

A US Christian who was arrested for trying to take dozens of children out of Haiti stood trial Thursday.

Episcopal Church set to consecrate lesbian bishop

Episcopalians are prepared to greet a historic yet controversial occasion – the ordination of the first openly lesbian bishop on Saturday.

British Christians are called to love their French neighbours too, says author

Historically the Brits and French have not always seen eye to eye, but British Christians are called to love their neighbour there too, says one author.

Hunger for Bibles 'growing' in China

The church is growing in China and with it the demand for Bibles, visitors to this year's international Christian Resources Exhibition heard yesterday.

Audrey Assad impresses with debut album, The House You're Building

Anticipated newcomer Audrey Assad recently signed with Sparrow Records and will release her debut album The House You’re Building on July 13 with a digital EP titled For Love Of You released this week on May 11.

Tokyo mission conference marks Edinburgh 1910 anniversary

More than 2,000 mission leaders representing 140 countries gathered this week in Tokyo for a major conference on how to fulfil the Great Commission.