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Sharon Rose offers free downloadable EP
Rising star and practising Christian Sharon Rose is offering Christian music lovers four tracks to celebrate the launch of her new website, www.sharonrosemusic.com
Pro-Israel group mobilises Christians ahead of European elections
The European Coalition for Israel has launched a campaign to mobilise Christians ahead of the European Parliament elections which are to be held this week.
World Council of Churches considers shortlist for new General Secretary
A committee seeking a new general secretary for the World Council of Churches has drawn up a short list of six people for the post but in accordance with its procedures, has not disclosed their names.
Christian manifesto for Europe seeks justice for the world
Launching their manifesto for the European elections last week, the Christian Party and Christian Peoples Alliance say they want the European Union to promote global justice and not just the interests of its own member states.
European church leaders study road ahead
Leaders of churches and church networks from across Europe met together recently in Spain to look at Europe's future and how it can be impacted through the Christian message.
OAC and OM Lifehope to train Black Country Christians in evangelism
OAC Ministries and OM Lifehope are teaming up next month to help Christians in the Black Country let their light shine.
Disease outbreak 'imminent' in Sri Lankan relief camps
There is an urgent need to ward off outbreaks of disease among the hundreds of thousands of Sri Lankan Tamils living in relief camps, an international Christian development agency has warned.
Malaysia Christians still banned from using 'Allah'
The Catholic Church in Malaysia has lost its latest bid to use 'Allah' as a translation for 'God' in its newspaper.
Singapore evangelists found guilty in first sedition trial
A Christian couple has been found guilty of distributing seditious or objectionable material to three Muslims and being in possession of seditious publications.
Strategic planning essential to churchâs future
Church attendance may be in decline in the UK but Christian researcher Dr Peter Brierley believes the church will make it into the future with strategic planning, a clear vision and the helping hand of the Holy Spirit.
GFA missionary released from Nepal prison
Gospel for Asia native missionary Manja Tamang was released from a Nepali prison last Friday after serving 9 years of a 20-year sentence. Manja was imprisoned in 2000 after being falsely accused of murder.
Churchgoers feel discriminated against
A new poll of churchgoers has found that Christians in the UK believe âthey are being discriminated and turned down for promotionâ because of their faith.
Tearfund fears protracted relief emergency in Pakistan
The suffering and need of millions of Pakistanâs displaced people has the potential to be protracted, lasting for many months, according to UK relief and development agency Tearfund.
Controversial US abortionist shot dead
A US doctor who performed late-term abortions has been shot dead during a morning church service in Wichita, Kansas.
Creation Museum still drawing crowds and criticism
Two years after it opened, the controversial Creation Museum in Kentucky continues to welcome the crowds as well as criticism.
'Peacemaker' McDaid laid to rest
Hundreds of mourners turned out on Monday morning to pay their last respects to Kevin McDaid, the Catholic community worker beaten to death by a loyalist mob a week ago.