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Christian counsellor was ‘wrongfully dismissed’

An employment tribunal has upheld the claim of a Christian relationship counsellor that he was wrongfully dismissed after expressing concerns over counselling same-sex couples.

Ezekiel inspires prayers for Christian unity

Inspired by the witness of churches from a divided country, Christians throughout the world will be praying "that they may become one in God's hand" during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2009.

Churches called to help young black boys achieve success

A Christian educationalist is calling on churches to do more to increase the educational achievement of young people from disadvantaged communities.

New Evangelical Alliance leader brings fresh hope

The new General Director of the Evangelical Alliance has spoken of the “wonderful opportunities” for spreading the Gospel in the UK.

Holy Land Christians seek urgent prayer

With the International Red Cross warning of a “full-blown” humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Bible Societies in the Holy Land have appealed to Christians to pray and support those caught up in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Gaza's children traumatised by conflict

Gazans are suffering from food shortages, lack of medical care, power outages and a long list of other problems, but one church leader living amid the turmoil says the children are the greatest sufferers of the Gaza-Israel conflict.

Third 'Narnia' film to set sail without Disney

Walt Disney Pictures recently announced that it will not be co-producing and co-financing the third instalment of the “Chronicles of Narnia” movie series.

Manga Messiah

Christians may be scarce in Japan but OM workers there are hoping that a new Christian manga will help change that.

Scripture Union Bible reading guide proves a hit

Scripture Union is celebrating the success of its online Bible reading guide after amassing more than 10,000 registered users in its first year alone.

Church issues prayers to support redundant workers

Amid the round of redundancies and store closures, the Church of England has published prayers to comfort people affected by redundancy.

Korean Christian leaders declare 2009 a year of unity

South Korea’s Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant leaders have together declared 2009 as the Year of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Recycle your Christmas cards

Want to get rid of your Christmas cards but feel bad about all the waste? Now you don’t need to.

New year, fresh challenges for persecuted church

A Christian group serving the worldwide persecuted church is thanking God for answers to prayer while bracing itself for another challenging year in 2009.

Jailed missionaries seek presidential pardon in Gambia

A missionary couple that was sentenced to one year of hard labour for undermining the authority of Gambia’s government offered a public apology on Sunday and asked for a presidential pardon.

Christian group condemns Burma human rights violations

Christian Solidarity Worldwide says the recent rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl demonstrates the “culture of impunity” reigning throughout Burma’s military regime.

Archbishop’s adviser becomes next Bishop of St Asaph

A senior adviser to the Archbishop of Canterbury was elected on Monday as the next Bishop of St Asaph.