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CofE gears up for debate on women bishops at July Synod

Stage set for key July debates on legislation to enable women to be bishops

Methodists seek to boost influence of young members

A website for young people run by young people has been launched by the Methodist Children and Youth Team.

10 Ways NOT to Share Your Faith

Stand on the corner and scream "REPENT!" at others. If it didn't work for Jeremiah the prophet, it won't work for you.

US Lutherans urged to reconsider pro-gay actions

Leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America have rejected claims that they abandoned the authority of Scripture when the denomination opened ordination to partnered gays.

Wayne Grudem tackles how, when and why Christians should engage in politics

The Christian author is touring the UK next month to help Christians explore how the Bible applies to government and politics.

Call to India to reverse 'culture of impunity' for religious violence

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has released a briefing which highlights the pattern of communal violence against Christians in India, and has urged that a "culture of impunity needs to be reversed to ensure inciters and perpetrators of communal violence expect to be brought to justice".

Luis Palau to host his first outreach festival in France

Luis Palau last week spoke in Marseilles, at the biggest gathering of evangelical pastors in the Provence region of France for over 25 years.

Take a Glimpse of the Word...

A new booklet, entitled Glimpses of the Word, offers readers an inspiring collection of images, prayers and reflections on the Bible. Readers are encouraged to listen to scripture and consider what God might be saying to them personally.

Christian Conservative candidate unseats ‘Dr Death’ MP

First time candidate, Nicola Blackwood, the candidate for Oxford West & Abingdon, has beaten Liberal Democrat front bench spokesman, Dr Evan Harris, by 176 votes.

General election result: Hung Parliament, Tories largest party

Nick Clegg signals support for Conservatives.

Archbishop expresses 'outrage' over voters being turned away

Archbishop of York says it is an "outrage" that thousands of people were unable to cast their votes because polling stations were not prepared for the high turnout.

UK heads to polls to cast votes in General Election

Polling stations across the UK have opened their doors as millions head to the polls to cast their votes in the most tightly contested General Election in decades.

Fresh expressions sees first ever Readership training

A network of fresh expressions of church in Liverpool is breaking new ground by becoming the first to conduct Readership training.

Buddhist extremists drive Christians from village in Bangladesh

Compass Direct News (CDN) is reporting that four Christian families in southeastern Bangladesh left their village on Sunday, under mounting pressure by Buddhist extremists to give up their faith in Christ.