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Police charge woman with attempted murder of Labour faith minister

Police have charged a woman with the attempted murder of Labour Vice Chair for Faith Groups Stephen Timms.

Evangelicals urge caution in wake of Morocco expulsions

A delegation of evangelical church leaders visiting Morocco urged US Representative Frank Wolf on Friday to postpone hearings on the recent expulsion of Christians.

Mission leader: You're unemployed if not working for God

As far as God is concerned, someone is unemployed if the person is not working for Him, said a Latin American mission leader at a global missions conference in Tokyo.

US Christian testifies in Haitian court

A US Christian who was arrested for trying to take dozens of children out of Haiti stood trial Thursday.

Episcopal Church set to consecrate lesbian bishop

Episcopalians are prepared to greet a historic yet controversial occasion – the ordination of the first openly lesbian bishop on Saturday.

British Christians are called to love their French neighbours too, says author

Historically the Brits and French have not always seen eye to eye, but British Christians are called to love their neighbour there too, says one author.

Hunger for Bibles 'growing' in China

The church is growing in China and with it the demand for Bibles, visitors to this year's international Christian Resources Exhibition heard yesterday.

Audrey Assad impresses with debut album, The House You're Building

Anticipated newcomer Audrey Assad recently signed with Sparrow Records and will release her debut album The House You’re Building on July 13 with a digital EP titled For Love Of You released this week on May 11.

Tokyo mission conference marks Edinburgh 1910 anniversary

More than 2,000 mission leaders representing 140 countries gathered this week in Tokyo for a major conference on how to fulfil the Great Commission.

Francis Chan calls on Christians to be radical followers of Christ

Radical living was not only for the early church believers, but is what the church of today is also called to, says one pastor.

Pentecost Festival supports new Government's vision of 'stronger society'

The organisers of Pentecost Festival, one of the largest annual Christian events in the UK, are encouraging Christians to pursue the same principles as the new coalition Government.

MercyMe’s “The Generous Mr. Lovewell” gives band highest chart debut

INO Records’ multi-platinum and award-winning band MercyMe unleashed The Generous Mr. Lovewell, giving the band the highest chart debut of their career

Pope: Sex scandal arises from 'sin within' Church

Taking a more critical tone than in the past, Pope Benedict XVI has said that the Roman Catholic Church is embroiled in a sex scandal because of the “sin within” and not because of outside factors.

Adam Ant offends Christians at gig

Eighties pop star and pin-up Adam Ant caused a stir at a charity gig last night when he told Christians in the audience to f*** off.

Evangelicals urge Cameron and Clegg to lead in ‘spirit of trust and cooperation’

The Evangelical Alliance has welcomed the new Government formed by David Cameron and Nick Clegg as the two leaders sought today to reassure the British public that their Government would last.

China appeals to religious groups for help in quake zone

The officially atheist Chinese government on Monday requested religious groups and people of faith to help with the rebuilding efforts in a northwest province devastated by a massive earthquake.