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YWAMers Join Global Initiative to Bring One Billion to Christ
Youth With a Mission commits to global strategy to bring one billion people to Christ over the next quarter century.
Re-Opening of Angelika Kluk Church Signals 'Turning Point'
The Glasgow church where Polish student Angelika Kluk was found murdered 11 months ago was officially re-opened on Sunday.
Uzbekistan Christian Faces Five Years in Prison for Hosting Service
Four years after being severely pressured by the authorities, the small Baptist congregation in Khalkabad near Pap in the eastern Namangan Region is again facing harassment for meeting without compulsory registration.
Thousands of Anti-Christian Flyers Threaten Lives of Indian
Thousands of leaflets containing threatening statements were being widely circulated last week by Hindu fanatics in the Chitradurga district in India's Karnakata State.
Church Diocese Lays Strong Foundations Following 5-Year Finance Battle
The Church of England's Diocese of Lichfield has recovered from a "serious threat to the financial viability of the diocese", following a "painful and bruising" five-year financial strategy.
Greenbelt Festival '07 Closes - Raising Funds for Justice
The Greenbelt Festival came to a close Monday after gathering 16,000 people over the four-day event.
Jesse Jackson: Rhys Killer Should be Named
The Rev Jesse Jackson has called on the people harbouring the killer of 11-year-old Rhys Jones to come forward.
US Presbyterian Minister Guilty of 'Marrying' Lesbian Couples
A judicial commission of the largest Presbyterian denomination in the US has found a minister guilty of violating Church law for performing same-sex ceremonies for two lesbian couples, officials said last Friday.
US to Discipline Top Pentagon Officers for Endorsing Christianity
Seven high-ranking US officers, including four generals, could face discipline for what the Pentagon considers their promotion of Christianity.
Religious Leaders Highlight Critical Role of Faith-Based Efforts in Aids Battle
Religious leaders at the recent International Interfaith Conference on HIV and Aids in Sri Lanka pledged to fight against the deadly virus by utilising their places of worship, educational and available health facilities.
China Intensifies Clampdown of 'Illegal' Church Activities
China has witnessed an increase in the number of "illegal" Christian groups who have been arrested across the country after a crackdown ordered by the Chinese Government last month, reports a leading Chinese persecution watchdog.
First Vatican Charter Flight Service Takes Off
The first-ever Roman Catholic flight service is set to take off today, as a senior Vatican cardinal prepares to inaugurate the low-cost charter flight service.
Metal Thieves Strike Again - Stealing Church Bell from Rooftop
Thieves have climbed to the top of a church in Kent to steal one of its bells.
Historic Church to Re-Open After 20 Years - For Just Two Days
The 18th Century Saint John's Church, which has stood empty and derelict in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent for the past 20 years, is to re-open its doors for the first time since it was declared redundant in 1988.
Lambeth Conference 2008 Inspires International Missions in England
Mission teams from south east Asia, Canada, South Africa and Germany will descend on England's West Midlands in June next year for a series of local evangelistic missions ahead of the 2008 Lambeth Conference.
Concern over 'Public Benefit' Test of Christian Charities
Christians lawyers are urging Christian organisations to express their concern over a number of ongoing Government consultations questioning the 'public benefit' of Christian charities.