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Ellel set to launch new online school

Ellel Ministries is gearing up for a new way of training believers in 2009 with the launch of a brand new online school.

Rebecca St James: It's a new season

Grammy Award winning Christian singer, Rebecca St. James, closes 2008 with a successful new book added to her list of impressive credits.

Study sheds light on link between religion and self-control

Have New Year’s resolutions for 2009? If you’re religious, you’re probably more likely to keep them, according to a new study.

Salvation Army hostel manager receives MBE

The manager of a Salvation Army hostel has received an MBE for his services to the homeless.

India: Evangelical leader seeks prayers for peace

The Evangelical Fellowship of India has asked Christians to pray for a peaceful 2009 for India’s believers.

Vatican breaks from Italian law

The Vatican announced this week that it will no longer automatically adopt laws passed by the Italian Parliament.

Resolutions of the heart: Live generously, grow closer to God

As nice as being happier, healthier and wealthier are for New Year’s resolutions, the ministry of Billy Graham is encouraging people to see their goals for 2009 as “an attitude of the heart” rather than “tasks to accomplish”.

Julian Drive: My Coming Day

It was all supposed to be one of those independent projects, explains producer Lynn Nichols (Switchfoot, Phil Keaggy). But then something happened.

Police investigate Christmas Day attack on church minister

Police are investigating an attack on a Church of Scotland minister on Christmas Day.

Christian Aid chair makes New Year’s Honours List

Prison inspector and Christian Aid chair Anne Owers has been made a dame in recognition of her services to the criminal justice service.

People, not material wealth, are the real treasure - Archbishop of Canterbury

Job losses and house repossessions brought on by the financial crisis are an opportunity for people to think about where their treasure truly lies

Pope calls for sobriety, solidarity and change in 2009

Pope Benedict XVI has called for “sobriety and solidarity” and major changes to the global financial system.

Christian Aid challenges nation to go green

Christian Aid is calling on the British public to follow in the footsteps of US President-elect Barack Obama by turning their New Year’s resolutions into an all out pledge to go green in 2009.

Brown against changes to assisted suicide law

Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Tuesday he was “totally against” any change to the law on euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Jerusalem bishop ‘grieved’ by Gaza crisis

The Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem says he is "stunned", "saddened", and "grieved" by the military conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Atheist: Africa needs God, not only aid

The problems in Africa cannot be solved with aid money alone, but Africans need to know God, contends an atheist journalist and former politician.