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Can video games be a force for good?

Video games are here to stay. The challenge now is to make sure they are harnessed for good, say some Christians.

Learning the true value of life

"It was such an interesting experience, with amazing things being done by medical teams. But I realised that they could not do their job without the support of the rest us."

Micah Sunday: UK churches to press Government on poverty promises

This weekend, churches in the UK will send the Government a clear message: keep your promises to help the poor.

Global Day of Prayer Convener to plant new London church

Convener of London's Global Day of Prayer, Dr Jonathan Oloyede was released in an emotional service at Glory House on Sunday 28 September 2008, having announced to the congregation the fresh call of God upon them to start a church plant called City Chapel.

Church bodies speak out on treatment of detained migrants

Thousands of migrants are "unjustly detained in Europe for not having the right documents", say two European church bodies.

Aussie challenges UK churches to be mission-centred

From water-skiing to living with refugees - Aussie evangelist Mike Frost laid out a bold challenge to the church in the UK to think outside its four walls and make imaginative mission its goal.

Church of Scotland Moderator to see climate change impact in Nepal

This week, Rt Rev David Lunan becomes the first ever Moderator of the Church of Scotland to officially visit Nepal.

Popular support for faith schools, despite questions over admissions

A Church of England survey out today has revealed strong support for faith-based schools whilst bringing to light prevailing public uncertainty over the fairness of their admissions procedures.

Iraq: 1,000 police in Mosul to stem Christian exodus

Nearly 1,000 police were deployed to the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, said a local official on Monday, after thousands of Christians this past week fled their homes in fear following a string of murders and violence.

The Closer EP confirms what we already knew: Jars of Clay can do no wrong.

The Closer EP is the mouth-watering forerunner to Jars of Clay's next full-length album. Can we wait? Hardly!

Free High School Musical 3 resources brought to you by Saddleback and Simply Youth

A free ministry resource has been created for youth and small group leaders to utilise the "High School Musical" craze that has gripped teens around the world since 2006.

Children easy targets for traffickers, says Caritas

Caritas members from around the world will urge the European Union to do more on child trafficking at a meeting in Paris on 16 October.

Billy Graham recovering well after fall

World renowned evangelist Billy Graham has returned to his mountain home in Montreat, North Carolina after falling over one of his three dogs last Friday.

More than 2,000 men join Bigger Breakfast

More than 2,000 men joined in the Bigger Breakfast at the weekend, an initiative of the Baptist Men's Movement to bring more men to church.

European Baptists seek end to demand for prostitution

The European Baptist Federation's anti-trafficking group is working on a handbook that will give congregations across Europe ideas on how best to eradicate prostitution.

Malcolm Duncan to step down from Faithworks leadership

Malcolm Duncan has announced plans to step down as the leader of Faithworks, the nationwide movement that strengthens churches in their contribution to the local community.