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China issues secret order to crack down on major house churches

The Chinese government has reportedly issued a secret directive to crack down on at least several major house churches in Beijing, a U.S.-based group reported Tuesday.

Texas becomes first US state to pass human trafficking law

Texas became the first state to pass a major legislation to help combat human trafficking.

World Council of Churches opens Central Committee Meeting to elect new leader

The largest ecumenical church body in the world will elect its new general secretary within the next week during a Central Committee meeting that opened Wednesday in Geneva.

Parishioners to create church from beer cans and tyres

The first images of a Church of Scotland church made from beer cans, tyres and shipping containers have been released today.

Symposium to address state of black Britain

Street Pastors co-founder the Rev Les Isaac is among the leaders of Britainâs black community being invited to share their thoughts on the state of black Britain in a new symposium.

MPs pitch for Christian votes

Politicians from the three main parties are among those who offer advice in a new book to voters who want to cast their ballots according to their consciences ahead of the coming general election.

Bulgarians told to stay away from Madonna concerts

The Orthodox Church in Bulgaria has blasted a Madonna concert scheduled to take place in Sofia this weekend.

Saving the planet during the credit crunch

Have you ever wondered how to save the planet and keep a close eye on your wallet at the same time?

Smokie Norful thanks fans with release of live deluxe edition

As a special âthank youâ to his fans, multiple award-winning artist Smokie Norful released Smokie Norful Live: Deluxe Edition (EMI Gospel/TreâMyles Music) on Tuesday.

Lutheran bodies reaffirm Bible's stance on homosexuality

The heads of the second and third largest Lutheran bodies in the United States spoke out Monday against the recent actions of the largest in the land, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and affirmed their Bible-based belief that homosexuality is sinful.

CAP sets sights on 60 new debt counselling centres

CAP doubles rate of expansion as founder runs 84 miles to raise funds.

SPCK publishes Lambeth Conference Bible studies

The Bible studies used at the 2008 Lambeth Conference of bishops and spouses, which explored the 'I am' sayings of the Gospel of John, have now been published by SPCK.

Mission aviation history to hitch a ride on space shuttle

Proving that space flight is not the highest calling for a pilot, astronaut Patrick Forrester is taking a bit of missionary history onboard space shuttle "Discovery", which is scheduled for liftoff from Kennedy Space Center in the early morning hours of Tuesday.