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Africa at the crossroads

Africa is at a crossroads. It has been hit hard by the Eurocrisis, but will only lift itself out of poverty when the continent begins to live God’s way.

Call for new strategy for Africa

Britain's youngest female member of the House of Lords, Baroness Elizabeth Berridge, has warned that if the crisis in northern Nigerian spreads, it could lead to the return of many Nigerians with British passports to the UK

The Glorious Unseen return with Lovesick

BEC Recordings has announced the return of The Glorious Unseen with their new album Lovesick.

Olympics wrap-up: Day 7

On Day 7, Great Britain continued to shine in the velodrome, as Victoria Pendleton won the women's Kierin and the British men took gold in the team pursuit. And in rowing, the UK's Katherine Grainger and Anna Watkins won the double skulls.

Could dying be a wonderful adventure?

Many people dread dying and even many Christians would say they want a peaceful death, but university professor John Wyatt wonders whether there could be more to appreciate about our departure from this world than we think.

Christians mobilised for prayer

Christians are being called to a weekend of prayer and fasting in September.

Thousands helped in drought-hit East Africa

More than 183,000 have received emergency assistance in the Horn and east of Africa.

'Jesus at the Center'

In the dynamic world of praise and worship, the music never stops as believers seek new songs to express their hearts to God.

Archaeologists think Jerusalem find could be biblical

An Israeli excavation team believes it has found an artifact depicting the Bible's Old Testament story of Samson fighting a lion.

Bishop encourages young people to 'run the race'

Hundreds of young people are in East London for a 12-day camp to go deeper in their faith and serve the local community.

'You can be a top athlete - and have a deep Christian faith'

Turning professional has actually deepened the Christian faith of an up and coming South African cyclist.

World's most travelled musician comes to London

The man certified as the world’s most travelled musician is in London for the Olympics – entertaining crowds with free performances.

Games Pastors help Olympics visitors navigate capital

For the first time at any Olympics, the thousands of visitors have an extra level of care and support, thanks to an initiative from the churches.

Christians offer free grief support after cinema shootings

"While the media coverage dissipates, the healing journey continues," said Dr Doug Stringer, the founder of Somebody Cares International

Bridging the Gap at the Olympics

With the Olympics in town the world comes to one place every four years and regardless of where the people come from, there will be many who have never heard this "Good News".

Olympics wrap-up: Day 6

British cyclist Chris Hoy claimed his fifth Olympic gold on Day 6, setting a world record in the team sprint event. In the women's event, Germany's team won the gold after the British favourites were disqualified for an illegal takeover.