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New immigration rules leave Christians confused

New immigration rules mean that foreign Christian musicians and missionaries to the UK could be deported if they are not sponsored by a licensed organisation and obtain the necessary visas.

Winans accused of assaulting ex-wife

Gospel music star BeBe Winans has been accused of assaulting his ex-wife in a dispute over the custody of their children.

Campaigners warn of new Third World debt crisis

Jubilee Debt Campaign has warned G20 leaders that a debt crisis approaching that seen in the 1980s could engulf many developing countries as a result of the global financial crisis.

Vicars to encourage church weddings

For the first time ever in Shropshire, the Church of England locally is to take part in a Wedding Fair.

Christians condemn proposals to transplant aborted baby organs

Christians have reacted with horror to a suggestion by an Oxford professor that the organs of aborted foetuses should be used in organ transplants for the seriously ill.

Michael W Smith: Singing a new hallelujah

Michael W Smith tells us how he keeps his praise so fresh after more than 25 years of helping the world praise its Creator.

Hindu radicals oppose statue of 'Christian' Charlie Chaplin

Radical Hindu’s have opposed the erection of a statue of comedy actor Charlie Chaplin in the Udupi district of India on the grounds that he was a Christian.

Congregation sad but optimistic after fire guts church

A Baptist congregation in Devon mourning the destruction of their chapel in a fire say they are optimistic that God will use the calamity to allow a more fitting church to emerge.

CPAS on a mission to grow teenagers into leaders

A new course to help develop the next generation of Christian leaders has been launched by CPAS.

Dalit ‘dogs’ graduate from slums

Operation Mobilisation India is educating the country's lowest caste out of poverty and deprivation.

Tearfund supporters raise £5m for HIV effort

British churches are participating in a miracle, according to Tearfund, which this week announced a major milestone in its Work a Miracle campaign to tackle HIV.

ACN saving the saveable in Sudan

Children in northern Sudan’s sprawling displacement camps are to benefit from a massive aid payment announced by a leading Catholic charity.

Hinn, Hagee, Parsley and Ashimolowo join GOD TV's Missions Week

GOD TV commences its Missions Week live next week.

Catholics join Emerging Church conversation

A group of Roman Catholics are dipping their feet in the Emerging Church pool, joining a conversation that has long drawn the interest of Protestants and Evangelicals.

Taiwan marks 500th anniversary of John Calvin

Churches in Taiwan are marking the 500th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin, one of the most prominent theologians of the Protestant Reformation.

Surefish begins search for church website of the year

Surefish.co.uk, Christian Aid’s community website, has launched the Church Website of the Year competition.