Ministries

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  Conference focuses on experience of singles in the church

  A conference will be taking place in Bedford next week to hear the experiences of Christian singles and consider their place in the church.

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  Ancient biblical manuscripts being digitised in Dublin

  Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts uses digital photography to preserve ancient biblical texts for future generations

• Bible Society to open £1m visitor centre in Wales

  Bible Society will be telling the story of the Bible's impact on Wales and the rest of the world through a new £1m visitor centre.

• Poor must have say in next set of development goals - Rowan Williams

  The former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has said the set of goals to succeed the Millennium Development Goals must take into consideration the first hand experiences of the poor.

• UCCF General Secretary Oliver Barclay dies at 94

  The second General Secretary of IVF/UCCF, Oliver Barclay, has died at his home in Leicester at the age of 94.

• 50 years of Trans World Radio

  Dr Russell Farnworth, Chief Executive Officer of TWR-UK, speaks here about TWR's new app, the past 50 years of radio ministry, and the digital future.

• Emotional celebrations before Wycliffe Bible Translator's big move

  Wycliffe Bible Translators has celebrated 40 years at its Buckinghamshire base before the organisation's big move in November.

• Debt help saving lives

  People who were tempted to end their lives because of debt woes reported a change of heart after receiving professional help.

• Fellowship of European Broadcasters to hold conference in UK for first time

  David Burrowes MP among speakers

• Scotland's Catholic bishops back appeal for Syrian refugees

  Catholic churches across Scotland are being asked to support an appeal in aid of Syrians fleeing from the conflict.

• Out to Disrupt

  Alan Hodgkinson is cycling from Land's End to John o'Groats in aid of impoverished Vietnamese children

• Elaine Storkey steps down as Tearfund President

  The academic and theologian is moving on after 16 years in the role

• App gives isolated pastors access to Bible resources

  Church pastors living in remote parts of the world will be able to access Christian training resources thanks to a new app from Mission Aviation Fellowship.

• Jesus Film and Faith Comes By Hearing mash-up Bible resources

  Faith Comes By Hearing and the Jesus Film group are extending their longtime partnership to mash-up their extensive resources in support of the Bible.

• New insurance website helps consumers give while they shop

  A new insurance price comparison website has been set up to help consumers give while they shop.