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Exclusive: \'Mars Hill is shell-shocked and in crisis, but we may still see revival break out\' says former deacon
Exclusive: 'Mars Hill is shell-shocked and in crisis, but we may still see revival break out' says former deacon

A former deacon of Mars Hill has told Christian Today he believes there is still hope that the church will recover, but only if the leadership "rise up and be broken" for past mistakes.

Africa: Severe hunger will hasten the spread of Ebola
Africa: Severe hunger will hasten the spread of Ebola

The spread of Ebola is being made worse by endemic poverty and hunger in parts of Africa, Christian Aid has warned.

\'What would Jesus do? Tend to their wounds\' says former elder on the way forward for Mars Hill
'What would Jesus do? Tend to their wounds' says former elder on the way forward for Mars Hill

A former elder of Mars Hill has urged those who have left or been removed from the church to return and help "rebuild the crumbling walls".

\'Overwhelming need\' in Iraq as winter approaches, thousands may freeze in makeshift tents
'Overwhelming need' in Iraq as winter approaches, thousands may freeze in makeshift tents

Religious minorities in Iraq are in more danger than ever as winter approaches, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has warned.

\'The time of singing has come\': House of Commons approves women bishops
'The time of singing has come': House of Commons approves women bishops

The House of Commons yesterday approved women bishops without a vote following the passing of legislation in the House of Lords last week.

Young British Christian\'s \'traumatic\' journey to radical jihad
Young British Christian's 'traumatic' journey to radical jihad

A young man who converted from Christianity to Islam was rescued by his mother after becoming radicalised and joining the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria.

Australia repeals Parliamentary burqa ban
Australia repeals Parliamentary burqa ban

Australia has today reversed a proposal to segregate women who wish to wear a Muslim veil in Parliament in Canberra.

Trojan horse guidelines having \'disturbing consequences\' for faith schools says Christian Institute
Trojan horse guidelines having 'disturbing consequences' for faith schools says Christian Institute

Schools are at risk of "infringing the rights of children, parents and teachers" to practise their religious beliefs, the Christian Institute has warned.

Brian Houston clears up rumours, says he holds \'traditional\' view on gay marriage
Brian Houston clears up rumours, says he holds 'traditional' view on gay marriage

Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston says he holds a "traditional" view on same-sex marriage, insisting: "I believe the writings of Paul are clear on this subject".

Archbishop joins 40,000 Christians to pray for Nigerian schoolgirls
Archbishop joins 40,000 Christians to pray for Nigerian schoolgirls

Following news of a deal to release the kidnapped schoolgirls, tens of thousands of Christians joined together on Saturday evening to pray for their safety.

Hopes rising that Asia Bibi\'s death sentence will be lifted
Hopes rising that Asia Bibi's death sentence will be lifted

Christian mother charged with blasphemy could still walk free, despite her death sentence being upheld by the Pakistani courts, campaigners say.

Mexican priests are \'most persecuted in the world\'
Mexican priests are 'most persecuted in the world'

Attacks on Mexican priests have increased by 80 per cent over the past two years, a new report has found.

Apple offers to freeze women\'s eggs - a positive step for equality in the workplace?
Apple offers to freeze women's eggs - a positive step for equality in the workplace?

Earlier this week, Apple announced they will offer to pay female employees to have their eggs frozen. Carey Lodge asks what the move really signifies for women's equality in the workplace.

Child Abuse: There may be \'many more Rotherhams\' warns police chief
Child Abuse: There may be 'many more Rotherhams' warns police chief

There could be as many as tens of thousands of victims of child abuse each year, a police chief has said.

Queen honours fallen soldiers at Tower of London
Queen honours fallen soldiers at Tower of London

The Queen today visited the Tower of London to pay tribute to those who died during World War One.

Syria: \'Kobane could still fall\' to ISIS, says military official
Syria: 'Kobane could still fall' to ISIS, says military official

Kurdish forces are driving Islamic State (IS) militants out of Kobane – a strategic town in the push to create a Caliphate – but it could still fall.