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Evangelicals step up commitment to peace-building and reconciliation
The World Evangelical Alliance is looking to expand its role in global peace-building efforts with the appointment of Steve Tollestrup to its Peacebuilding and Reconciliation Initiative.
Hundreds remember gospel singing pastor Wright
Hundreds of mourners paid their respects on Saturday to the man many came to know as the âGodfather of Gospel".
UK's Baptists told to expect revival
The new President of the Baptist Union of Great Britain has challenged Baptists to prepare for the revival of the Church in the UK.
Taliban growth in Pakistan concerns religious freedom commission
A US government body has expressed concern over the growth of the Taliban in Pakistan at the launch last week of its annual list of the world's worst violators of religious freedom, which this year sees the addition of Iraq and Nigeria.
Michael W Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman wrap up joint tour
Michael W Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman shone as they wrapped up their first ever tour together on last week.
Christian Aid seeks end to tax dodging
Christian Aid is campaigning for reforms to the accountancy sector to stamp out tax dodging by businesses trading internationally.
Methodist leaders receive swine flu guidance
The Methodist Church has circulated guidance among church leaders on swine flu as numbers of infected in the UK rose to 13 on Friday.
Pakistani Christian girl raped and murdered
A nine-year-old Christian girl in Pakistan was reportedly gang-raped before being killed and dumped in a canal â and outrage is growing amid reports that almost a month later nobody has been arrested.
France to recognise foreign civil partnerships
The French Government is set to follow several other European countries in recognising civil unions and legal partnerships.
Christian satellite broadcaster elevates status of Middle East women
In less than a week, a Christian satellite broadcaster will launch the first of 26 documentaries spotlighting the plight of women in the Middle East as part of a new campaign to improve the status of women in patriarchal Arab society.
Brazilian president promises anti-homophobia law
The President of Brazil, Luiz Lula, has criticised Christian groups in the country and has promised to continue pressing for a law that will make homophobia a crime.
Baptists head to Bournemouth for 400th anniversary celebration
Baptist Christians will be heading to Bournemouth this Friday to celebrate 400 years of Baptist witness in Europe.
Archdeacon of Walsall retires to focus on church growth
The Archdeacon of Walsall, one of the most senior clergy members of the Diocese of Lichfield, is to retire to become a freelance church growth consultant.
Friends and Heroes to broadcast in South Africa
The hugely successful biblical TV series for children Friends and Heroes is now being broadcast in South Africa.
Redcliffe consultation to strengthen links with Asian mission movements
Mission agencies and church leaders working in Asia or with Asians will gather in June for a two-day consultation on how they can strengthen existing partnerships with Asian mission movements.
German family appeals for right to home educate
A German family has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights after losing a court battle to home educate their children.