News

Kingdom Bank takes over Stewardship's insurance business

Kingdom Bank has announced its takeover of the insurance business of the financial support services charity Stewardship.

Baptists to invite people Back to Church again in September

Baptists will be inviting people ‘back to church’ again in September after an amazing response in 2008.

Christian Aid achieves Investors in People standard

International development agency Christian Aid has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People standard in the UK and Ireland.

Change your lifestyle to change your church, says Oloyede

Britain’s black majority and white majority churches will have to move out of their comfort zones if they are to become truly multi-cultural.

Critics agree: Dan Brown needs to do more research

While secular scientists and religious fundamentalists may find themselves at odds over many issues, they’ve come to the same conclusion on one point at least.

No ‘deliberate suppression’ of Christian views in media, says producer

Award-winning TV and radio producer John Forrest says he does not think there is a “deliberate suppression” of Christian views in the media.

French bishop speaks against 'barbarism' of embryo research

The French government has been accused of promoting “barbarism” after recommending the legalisation of embryo research.

Murdered Pakistani girl may not receive justice

The murderers of a young Pakistani Christian girl may never be brought to justice as authorities end their search for her killers.

Five year old Christian boy kidnapped and killed in Iraq

A five year old Christian boy has reportedly been kidnapped and executed by an unknown group who demanded a ransom of $50,000 for his release.

Westminster Dean encourages Christian nurses to share faith

The Dean of Westminster, the Very Rev John Hall, says Christians have increasingly been forced to keep their faith to themselves rather than use it as a force for good in public life.

Cambridge students drop Jesus from mealtime prayers

Students at Neham College, Cambridge, have removed references to Jesus in a prayer of thanks before formal dinners and have introduced a secular prayer to be said in its place.

Gold, exploitation and disaster in the Democratic Republic of Congo

A leading priest from the Democratic Republic of the Congo says that the illegal exploitation of the country’s valuable minerals is fuelling instability in the country and leading to increased fears about the rise of rebel attacks.

10 dumb things smart Christians believe

Many Christians, new and seasoned alike, tend to bank on promises that God never made, says one pastor.

Urgent appeal for Sri Lankans as humanitarian crisis worsens

An interdenominational Christian aid agency has appealed for urgent humanitarian relief for Sri Lankans amid reports of indiscriminate shelling and use of heavy weapons resulting in hundreds of civilian casualties last week.

God promises end to evil, says Wright

Man may not fully understand the mystery of evil but can rejoice nonetheless in anticipation of its ultimate destruction through the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ

Redcliffe College appoints mission and leadership expert as next principal

Redcliffe College, one of the UK’s longest-standing interdenominational mission colleges, has appointed Rob Hay as its new principal.