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Fresh Expressions and Church Army helping pioneer ministers beat isolation

If you are a pioneer minister, where do you go to find out more about how others are developing fresh expressions of church?

Hereford Diocese conducts massive survey of church service music

Every Church in the Diocese of Hereford is being encouraged to take part in a massive survey of music in the area.

Most Christians cannot explain their faith, says apologist

The faith of most Christians, even that of many pastors, will not stand up to intellectual scrutiny, says apologist Josh McDowell.

Pope Benedict renews call for international efforts in Middle East

Pope Benedict XVI has called for an “urgent and concerted” international effort to resolve the ongoing tensions in the Middle East before the conflicts there lead to greater bloodshed.

Memorial services remember victims of Cumbria gunman

Memorial services are held across Cumbria in memory of 12 people shot dead by taxi driver Derrick Bird.

Vigil held for Eritrea\'s persecuted believers
Vigil held for Eritrea's persecuted believers

A vigil was held outside the Eritrean Embassy in London this week in protest of religious persecution and human rights abuses taking place in Eritrea.

Thousands protest planned 'mega mosque' at Ground Zero

Thousands of protesters gathered around the corner of Liberty and Church Streets on Sunday to voice their opposition to a proposed “mega mosque” near New York City’s Ground Zero.

Sentamu appoints new evangelist for the north

The Rev Canon Roger Simpson, currently vicar of St Michael le Belfrey, York, has been appointed Archbishop’s Evangelist.

Weapons-for-Bibles scheme rolls out across the capital

“Knife bins are making a difference and helping to prevent youth crime,” practising Christian Michael Smith said at the launch of his new weapons disposal scheme, Word 4 Weapons, last week.

Anglicans in Canada favour dialogue over debate on homosexuality

Anglicans in Canada have agreed to respect a commitment they made years ago to refrain from the ordination of partnered homosexuals and the blessing of same-sex unions.

Edinburgh 2010 ends with call to ‘do mission’

Around 1,000 Christians from across the denominations and traditions heard the call from the Archbishop of York to “be, see, think and do mission” last night as they came together to for the close of Edinburgh 2010.

John Piper on getting the Gospel right

Believers have to get the Gospel right if they are to be saved and bring others to salvation, says John Piper.

Indian Christians lament man's greed on World Environment Day

In marking World Environment Day on Saturday, the National Council of Churches in India urged churches, related-organisations and agencies to celebrate and respond to environmental concerns that are due to human activities.

Edinburgh 2010 director says suspension is ‘human rights violation’

The international director of Edinburgh 2010 has slammed the University of Edinburgh’s decision to suspend him following accusations of bullying and intimidation.

Gulf coast churches seek God to stop oil flow

With a third of federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico now closed to fishing and leaked oil continuing to spread, local churches are banding together Sunday for a day of prayer.

Christian leaders admit church unity is still long way off

Ecumenical, Evangelical and Roman Catholic leaders have today conceded that there are still many obstacles to unity in the body of Christ but stress they remain committed to the journey.