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BeBe Winans cleared of assault charges

A county judge exonerated gospel music star BeBe Winans from the accusation of domestic abuse Friday, dismissing all charges with prejudice.

Conservative Anglicans denounce election of lesbian as anti-biblical

Anglican leaders across the global body say the election of a second openly gay bishop demonstrates the direction The Episcopal Church has been heading all along – away from biblical Christianity.

University chaplain squeezes Christmas sermon into text message

With students heading home for the Christmas holidays, one university chaplain is making sure his flock still come together on Christmas Day by texting his sermon to them.

North Korean defectors tell of executions and beatings

North Korean defectors tell the Human Rights Council of brutal treatment at the hands of the North Korean government.

European churches campaign for rights of migrants

Churches in Europe are to campaign throughout 2010 for the right of migrants to obtain long-term resident permits.

Fairtrade shop helps trafficked and exploited children

A new online fair trade shop has been launched to raise money for child victims of trafficking and exploitation.

Archbishop welcomes Fairtrade Kit Kat

The Archbishop of York has praised Nestlé for “going beyond the profit margin” with the launch of its Fairtrade Kit Kat.

SAT-7 wins a CBC Gold Exploits Award

SAT-7 receives award for Christian broadcasts into Middle East and North Africa.

GOD TV to broadcast Delirious? farewell concert worldwide

Delirious? farewell concert in London to be broadcast worldwide on GOD TV on 27 December, broadcast previews live farewell CD/DVD scheduled to release May 2010.

Christians eye Copenhagen as climate summit opens

Christian climate change campaigners are praying that a historic climate summit opening in Copenhagen today will lead to a deal that puts the planet and people first.

Williams concerned after US Church elects second gay bishop

The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles has paved the way for the second openly gay bishop in The Episcopal Church in the US and the worldwide Anglican Communion.

Biblica celebrates 200 years of Scripture outreach

Scripture outreach ministry Biblica marked its 200th anniversary Friday, celebrating two decades of connecting people to the life-transforming message of the Bible.

Methodist poll shows Britons are reducing energy consumption

People are reducing their energy consumption whether they know it or not, according to the Methodist Church

US Evangelicals push back against global warming doom

A group of evangelicals, comprised of scientists, economists and theologians, said the mainstream view of pending catastrophe caused by climate change is exaggerated. They made the claim at an event Thursday just days ahead of a key UN-sponsored climate change conference in Copenhagen.

Archbishop: Good news for us should be good news for whole world

Christians are called by Jesus to be the bearers of good news not only for humanity, but for the whole of creation, the Archbishop of Canterbury said today.

Third Day, Leeland, Red and Jars of Clay garner Grammy nominations

Provident Label Group artists Third Day, Leeland, Red and Jars of Clay were honoured with nominations for the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards announced last night as part of "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!! - Countdown To Music's Biggest Night".