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Please pray, says US Christian group after missionaries abducted
Christian Aid Ministries is asking people to pray for the safe release of its kidnapped workers and their children amid fears that a criminal gang will demand $1m per person.

Sir David Amess remembered as 'man of peace' by heartbroken family
The family of murdered MP Sir David Amess have paid a moving tribute in which they call for tolerance "whatever one's race, religious or political beliefs".

Group of US missionaries kidnapped in Haiti - reports
An armed criminal group in Haiti is reported to have kidnapped a group of US missionaries and children.

Suspect in David Amess killing named by police
Police have named the suspect in the killing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess as Ali Harbi Ali.

Celebrating the 'God moments' in life
Jeff Lucas has a word of encouragement for Christians struggling with the pressures of life and the pandemic: remember what God has done for you.

Contact, listen and bless - 3 ways to support the bereaved
Christians in bereavement ministry have been sharing how the Church can be there for people experiencing the loss of a loved one.

Sir David Amess remembered as a 'pro-life champion'
Since his election in 1983, Sir David has worked relentlessly over the years, championing initiatives in Parliament to introduce more protections for unborn babies and more support for women facing crisis pregnancies.

Murder of Sir David Amess declared a 'terrorist incident'
The Catholic MP was stabbed to death on Friday inside Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea as he met constituents.

Church leaders and politicians speak of 'profound sorrow' after murder of Catholic MP Sir David Amess
Tributes have continued to pour in for pro-life Catholic MP Sir David Amess after his tragic murder on Friday.

Church must go beyond gestures in racism response, say black Christian leaders
Rev Les Isaac, Marcia Dixon and David Shosanya were in conversation at the national Christian Resources Exhibition.

How churches can beat the internet
If churches want to encourage more people to come through our doors â and we do â we need to look at what's on offer.

Church leaders 'shocked and saddened' by death of Sir David Amess MP in stabbing attack
The Archbishop of Canterbury and Cardinal Vincent Nichols are among leaders paying tribute to Conservative MP Sir David Amess after he was stabbed to death inside a church while meeting constituents.

Prayers for David Amess MP after stabbing
Christians are praying for Sir David Amess MP after reports that he was stabbed multiple times while meeting constituents on Friday.

Ronnie Floyd resigns as president of Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee
Ronnie Floyd, the embattled president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee, has resigned, effective at the end of October.

Christian parents launch legal action over transgender guidance for primary schools
Christian parents are taking legal action against the government over transgender guidelines being used in primary schools nationwide.

Christian doctors may leave the NHS if assisted suicide is legalised, warns professor
Professor John Wyatt has warned that many Christian doctors will not in conscience be able to practise in the NHS if assisted suicide becomes legal.