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Obama, McCain talk faith with Rick Warren

US presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain did their best on Saturday to win the approval of millions of Christian voters when they opened up about their faith and positions on hot button issues at a civil forum hosted by Purpose Driven pastor Rick Warren.

South African churches warn of human trafficking at 2010 World Cup

A South African Lutheran church leader says human trafficking is one of the greatest challenges for local churches during the next World Cup to be hosted by South Africa in June - July 2010.

Christian Aid to mix entertainment and climate change at Greenbelt

Christian Aid will entertain the crowds at this year's Greenbelt festival with a diverse programme that promises plenty of fun whilst challenging festival-goers on the issue of climate change.

Greg Laurie moves hearts with message on life, death and heaven

An estimated 29,000 people were present for the opening night of the 19th annual Southern California Harvest Crusade in Anaheim, California, including some 2,750 people who made their first-time commitments or rededicated their lives to Christ.

Release calls on China to stop deporting North Korean refugees

With the world's attention fixed on China for the Olympic Games, Release International has launched a petition calling for the fairer treatment of North Korean refugees.

Bible Society challenges churches to rediscover Bible's treasures

Bible Society is challenging Christians to put the credit crunch aside and re-discover the Bible's treasures on this year's Bible Sunday.

Greater than gold: Witnessing Christ in Beijing

Just as the Apostle Paul says everything is rubbish in comparison to knowing Christ, Christians are in Beijing for the Olympics to tell the world that Christ is more valuable than any gold medal.

Sinai Desert challenge: Leaving the comfort zone for world's poor

On 18 April 2009, a band of trekkers will start their week long Sinai Desert Challenge to raise funds for some of the world's most vulnerable and disadvantaged people.

Georgian refugees aided by churches, ask 'where was God?'

Churches and Christian agencies are providing shelter and humanitarian aid to refugees from the crisis in Georgia.

Parachute Band brings colour to worship with forthcoming release

One of New Zealand's most successful Christian exports, Parachute Band, paints a new musical canvas with the release of Technicolor with Integrity Music on September 30, offering a dozen fresh new worship songs.

Open Air Campaigners conference to support evangelists in outreach

OAC Ministries (Open Air Campaigners) will host a conference later this year helping Christians involved with evangelism meet some of the challenges associated with outreach.

Archbishop praises Lambeth Palace Library's 'Back-a-Book' scheme

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has praised the generosity of contributors to the 'Back-a-Book' scheme, which encourages members of the public to sponsor the repair of books in Lambeth Palace Library, the principal library and record office for the history of the Church of England.