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Call to pray for kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls
As the rescue effort for the abducted teenage girls in Nigeria continues, Dr Jonathan Oloyede has issued an urgent call to Christians to hold them in prayer.

Shane Claiborne: Why Christians can't support the death penalty
Following the botched execution of Oklahoma prisoner Clayton Lockett on April 29, social activist, bestselling author and leading member of the New Monasticism movement Shane Claiborne has offered his thoughts on the death penalty.

Bishop TD Jakes hits out at celebrity pastors
The leader of a 30,000 strong congregation reveals "hates" some of the trappings of a large church

Rowan Williams: 'Inequality generates violence'
Former ABC Dr Rowan Williams has called for the redistribution of power in countries beset by conflict

Justin Welby: We need 'active negotiation' with Boko Haram
Following his condemnation of the Boko Haram kidnappings in Nigeria last week, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has once again spoken out; urging "active contact" with the abductors

New Channel 4 show blasted for 'denigrating' marriage
Channel 4 is to air a "social experiment" during which strangers will marry, and then spend six weeks co-habiting before deciding whether to "opt-out" of the commitment.

Love Beyond: The biblical musical set to take Wembley by storm
With Hollywood's 'Year of the Bible' now in full swing, another biblical epic is set to hit London this October. Love Beyond, a musical, is taking over Wembley Stadium this October.

Rachel Held Evans: Faithfulness is more important than 'winning' theological arguments
US blogger Rachel Held Evans has criticised the condemnation she has recently experienced from conservative Christians, again taking to her website to express her thoughts as the debate on homosexuality continues

Landmark moment for South Sudan peace talks
Ongoing peace talks in South Sudan have made break though, as opposing parties have reached a landmark agreement to support humanitarian assistance throughout the war-torn country.

Duck Dynasty's Miss Kay: 'Why I didn't divorce Phil'
Star of A&E's hit reality TV show Duck Dynasty Miss Kay has this week shared of her battle to save her marriage in one of her most candid interviews yet.

'God is pro-choice,' claims US radio host
A US radio host has hit out at pro-life Christians, using Scripture to suggest that God endorses abortion.

UN Climate Chief: Faith groups must act on climate change
UN Climate Chief Christiana Figueres has condemned climate change as "one of the great humanitarian issues of our time", and asserted her belief that faith groups must respond urgently and practically.

Perry Noble: the Church will outlast celebrity
US Megapastor Perry Noble has written a blog on the importance of the Church, and has criticised the trend of Christian authors and musicians who have distanced themselves from it.

Michelle Obama joins campaign to bring back kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls
Fears are mounting around the world as over 200 Nigerian schoolgirls remain missing after having been abducted from their school on April 14, sparking debate about the importance of education.

Who are the real slaves to fashion?
Global advocacy organisation Stop the Traffik is urging consumers to pay more attention to where their clothes are made, and to call for an end to slavery in the fashion industry.

#BringBackOurGirls: Social media campaign urges the safe return of Nigerian schoolgirls
A campaign calling for the safe return of over 200 schoolgirls abducted by Islamic militants in northern Nigeria is gaining momentum on social media, and #BringBackOurGirls has now been tweeted over one million times.