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Brian McLaren proposes a 'new kind of Christianity'

The Christian faith must be born again and to be born again, Christians must be unlocked from "a prison" of long-held assumptions and have the freedom to ask honest questions, says Brian McLaren.

Cherish your churchyard

Thousands of growing churches are preparing to celebrate Cherishing Churchyards Week this June as part of the UN’s International Year of Biodiversity.

The church needs to talk about demonic spirits, says megachurch pastor

In the 20-plus years he has known Christ, Brady Boyd has never been to a megachurch where demonic spirits was discussed.

Lifestyle more important than dogma in UK mission, says evangelist

The evangelisation of Britain requires Christians to take the Gospel to places “beyond our church culture”, says one Church Army evangelist.

Christians face more difficulties after civil partnerships vote, says group

A conservative group in the Church of England has warned that Christians face an “even more difficult environment” after last week’s vote in the House of Lords to lift a ban on religious ceremonies for civil partnerships taking place in churches.

Sporting bets from beyond the grave could raise £30,000 for Oxfam

A succession of bets placed by a man who left his estate to Oxfam when he died could raise more than a third of a million pounds for the charity over the next ten years, including £100,000 if Roger Federer wins this year’s Wimbledon in June as is widely expected.

GOD TV prays for breakthrough across Britain

Missions Week airs live across Europe this week.

Sectarian violence leaves ‘500’ dead in Nigeria

As many as 500 people may have been killed in attacks on two predominantly Christian villages near the Nigerian city of Jos.

Tomlin, Crowder, Redman and others awaken the passion

Live Recording From Passion 2010 Conference Gathers Early Praise from Critics

Church leader condemns detention of children at immigration centre

A senior leader in the Church of Scotland has spoken of his "horror" at the detention of two five-year-olds at the Dungavel detention centre.

Is the church neglecting the Easter message of the resurrection?

The church in the 21st century is neglecting to preach about the resurrection, according to a new book by popular blogger Adrian Warnock.

Judge orders release of one Haiti volunteer

A Haitian judge signed an order for release of one of two American volunteers in jail on child kidnapping charges. But an administrative problem has delayed her release.

Archbishop tells Northern Ireland to build on progress

The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, the Most Rev Alan Harper, has called on Northern Ireland to continue building on the progress that has been made in establishing a lasting peace.

Pam Rhodes supports campaign against rural hardship

Songs of Praise presenter Pam Rhodes is backing a campaign to raise awareness of hardship in rural England.

Christian youths 'cry out' for persecuted believers

Christian youths on Friday kicked off a time-zone crossing prayer chain for persecuted believers that began in New Zealand and will go around to about 50 countries.

Church Army cements relationship with Christian Enquiry Agency

In September of last year Church Army announced "a major strategic and managerial" partnership with the Christian Enquiry Agency (CEA).