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Kingdom Bank boosts Christian debt counselling service

Kingdom Bank is to give a share of its profits this year to a Christian debt counselling service anticipating a rise in calls from people worried about post-Christmas credit card bills.

The Shack defies slump in book sales

For 33 straight weeks, popular novel The Shack has been holding the No 1 spot on the New York Times best-sellers list for Paperback Trade Fiction and reported a significant growth in sales last month while overall book sales dropped.

Obama and Will Smith share more than just the ears

Thanks to Marvel Comics, the world knows what President-elect Barack Obama would look like if he were a comic book character.

Evangelism gets creative

One science teacher-turned-street evangelist puts his faith in paint, paper and puppets to bring the Gospel to non-believers.

Sri Lankan bishop pleads for peace

Sri Lankan bishop returns from secret mercy dash to war-torn region

New Zealand church leaders request prayer for flood-hit Fiji

The Archbishops of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand have appealed for prayer after Fiji was hit in the last week by the worst floods in decades.

Burma: CSW condemns crackdown on churches in Rangoon

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has received reports of a serious crackdown on churches in Rangoon, the former capital of Burma.

Christian Aid decries Heathrow expansion

Christian Aid has hit out at the Government after it gave the green light for a third runway at Heathrow on Thursday.

Study: Spirituality, not religious practice, makes children happier

Children who are more spiritual tend to be happier, according to a recently published study.

Parishioners responding to Archbishop's Gaza appeal

Parishioners across Wales are responding to the Archbishop of Wales’ urgent appeal for money for frontline medical centres under attack in Gaza.

Church to open multi-million pound home for dementia sufferers

The Church of Scotland is to open a new care home for demential sufferers in Aberdeen.

Leprosy Mission to fund new project in Nigeria

Over 100 countries will take part in celebrations for the 55th annual World Leprosy Day on 25 January.

Couple refuse to abort conjoined twins

A pregnant woman who discovered last week that she is carrying a rare form of conjoined twins has pledged not to abort them.

Blast from the past for Gaither Vocal Band

Gaither Music Group has announced plans for a radical transformation of the Gaither Vocal Band, including the departure of long-time GVB lead singer, Guy Penrod, and the group’s baritone since 2004, Marshall Hall.

Prince's sister releases gospel album

The sister of award-winning artist Prince has released her first gospel CD.

CofE clergy praise new Bishop of St Albans

Senior Church of England clergy in the Diocese of Lichfield have paid tribute to the Bishop of Shrewsbury, the Rt Rev Dr Alan Smith, who was named this morning by Downing Street as the new Bishop of St Albans.