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Burnham open to dialogue with faith sector on healthcare provision

Health Secretary Andy Burnham has invited faith organisations to dialogue with the Government on the future of healthcare provision and care for the elderly in the UK.

Vietnam invites Luis Palau to lead first foreign mission since fall of Saigon

Vietnamese pastors have invited globe-trotting evangelist Luis Palau to lead the first foreign mission to the country since the fall of Saigon in 1975.

Book tells of journalist’s struggle to reveal truth about orphanages

Authentic Media has announced the publication of a new book by a controversial undercover journalist who went head to head with the Turkish government to reveal neglect in its orphanages.

Addison Road fights another day after tour fire

Just one week into their spring tour, 30-minutes before they were going to the take the stage in Vegas, Addison Road received a disturbing call from their bus driver saying their RV and trailer were up in flames.

Church raises funds by renting car park spaces

Renting its car park spaces has proved to be a fruitful way for All Saints Church in Islington to raise funds for much needed community projects.

Christians oppose move to allow civil partnerships in places of worship

More than 6,000 Christians sign petition calling on Government to drop plans to allow civil partnership ceremonies in places of worship.

Exhibition opens doors to treasures of Lambeth Palace Library

To celebrate 400 years since its foundation, Lambeth Palace Library is set to open its doors with a fascinating new exhibition, 'Treasures of Lambeth Palace Library - 400th Anniversary Exhibition 1610-2010'.

Black pastor and BNP leader in live TV debate

A black British-born Christian pastor is to debate live on TV tonight against BNP leader Nick Griffin.

Progressio fears Haitians being 'excluded' from reconstruction plans

Local support for reconstruction plans vital to long-term recovery, says Progressio

OM's ministry ship docks for last time in Singapore

Ownership of the MV Doulos, listed as the world’s oldest ocean-going passenger ship, was officially transferred last week to Christian businessman Eric Saw.

Call to churches to support ethical banking

The Church of Scotland and the Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility have called on churches to invest in a fairer and more sustainable future by embracing ethical and socially responsible models of finance and investment.

Taking faith to the streets

Cycling enthusiast Pete Hodge of Cardiff has always enjoyed hitting the road. Early in December he went to the Rajasthan area of India, cycling over 500 km in a week.

Atheism is 'personal rebellion' against God, says philosopher

James S Spiegel has an uncomfortable thesis to propose. He contends: Religious skepticism is, at bottom, a moral problem.

Passion: Awakening soars higher than ever with live album

Selling over 25,000 units and taking the No1 spot on the Christian Albums chart, No 15 on Billboards Top 200 and No 8 on Billboard's Current Digital Albums Chart, sixstepsrecords’ Passion: Awakening has experienced the biggest street week ever for a Passion record to date.

'Fireproof' pastor: Prosperity gospel is hindering church revival

Revival is not about a large crowd but it is about broken people who want to get right with God, says the pastor of the church behind hit Christian films “Facing the Giants” and “Fireproof”.

Church-City partnership funds microfinance in Africa

The Diocese of London and City business leaders have have launched a new social investment fund for microfinance in Africa.