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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 Yearâs resolutions for 2009? If youâre religious, youâre 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 Indiaâs 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 Yearâs resolutions, the ministry of Billy Graham is encouraging people to see their goals for 2009 as âan attitude of the heartâ rather than âtasks to accomplishâ.
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 Yearâs 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 âsobriety and solidarityâ 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 Yearâs 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 âtotally againstâ any change to the law on euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Jerusalem bishop âgrievedâ 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.