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Anglicans fear arrest in Zimbabwe

Anglicans in Zimbabwe fear they will be arrested if they commemorate the shrine of an Anglican missionary.

Service for Peace to mark year since riots

A Service for Peace is to take place next month to mark one year since the riots that shocked the world.

Terrorists release kidnapped Gospel for Asia missionary

Pastor Ponnachan George, a senior leader of Gospel for Asia in India, is recovering in a hospital today after being held hostage for nearly a week by a terrorist group before he was finally released on Sunday.

Now Vietnam is considering gay marriage

Vietnam is considering drafting a law that would legalise same-sex marriage, making it the first Asian country to break away from the traditional definition of marriage.

Jimmy Needham offers songwriting lessons

Worship artist Jimmy Needham is offering budding songwriters the chance to learn from him.

Jars of Clay's Dan Haseltine recovering from medical treatment

Dan Haseltine, Jars of Clay frontman, is resting at home after undergoing medical treatment.

Church celebrates Lizzie Armitstead's Olympic win

A church in Otley, Yorkshire, is celebrating the Olympic silver medal win by Lizzie Armitstead.

Catholics reach out with Olympic cross

A wooden cross has been specially crafted by the Catholic Church to symbolise its service to others during the Olympics.

Organisers hail success of Olympic Praise Bus

The atmosphere was “electric” as the Praise Bus rolled into London last week, says one of the people behind the historic project.

Teen Ranch round-up

A Western-style ranch in Perthsire, Scotland, is giving young people the opportunity to have fun, learn new skills and hear the Gospel

Church sees Olympic opportunity for cultural integration

The 2012 London Olympic Games offered churches in Tooting, south east London the perfect opportunity to enhance cultural integration and edify the sense of community

Olympic sprinter Francena McCorory says it's all about faith

Although she has a tough race ahead of her, Francena McCorory is ready for the 2012 Olympics in London.

Wedding handbook published for churches

A new wedding handbook has been published to help churches make the most of a couple's big day.

Global increases in expatriates challenge international churches in ministry

Over 1,000 English-language congregations serve people living outside of their home country around the world

Rowing for Gold in the London Olympics

As the world watches with rapt attention the opening ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympic Games, Tim Stafford, senior writer for 'Christianity Today', will be among the proud parents with a son or daughter competing in the Olympics.

Bibles bring good news to Greece

Greece has had its share of adverse publicity in the past few years. Many are fearful that it will default on its financial obligations. Others feel that it might withdraw from the Euro and head back to the bad old days of the drachma. There are also concerns that a Grecian collapse could cause a domino effect and draw other countries down with it.