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Missional church

More churches are going missional but just what is it and why are some claiming it is the biggest development in Christianity since the Reformation?

Middle East Christians facing 'extreme deprivation'

John Hind, the Bishop of Chichester has spoken of the “extreme deprivation” of Christians in the Middle East, during a debate on religious persecution in the House of Lords.

Churches accuse Government of gambling with lives

Christian groups have accused the Government of gambling with lives in a joint response to plans from the Department for Culture, Media & Sport to significantly increase the stakes and prizes for the most widely available slot machines in Britain.

Beat the credit crunch - book a church wedding, says bishop

The Bishop of Birmingham, Rt Rev David Urquhart, will help engaged couples slice a huge chunk off the cost of their wedding at the National Wedding Show in Birmingham this weekend.

Northern Ireland peace vigils draw thousands

Thousands of people have joined in peace vigils across Northern Ireland, sending a clear message to republican dissidents that they are against violence.

Church leaders express sorrow at high school shooting

Germany's Church leaders have expressed their sympathy for victims of Wednesday's killing spree in the southern German town of Winnenden.

Graham: US Must Lead in Solving Sudan Crisis

American evangelist and humanitarian leader Franklin Graham has called upon President Barack Obama to immediately appoint a special envoy to Sudan to help resolve the growing threat of chaos there after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Sudan’s sitting president.

Three Christians killed in Eritrea for refusing to denounce faith

International Christian Concern (ICC) reports that three Christians have been tortured and killed in Eritrea for refusing to denounce their faith.

Christians still being attacked in Orissa, warns Archbishop

Attacks against Christians in Orissa are continuing despite reassurances from the Indian Government of greater security, warns the Archbishop of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar.

Church offers training on redundancy, unemployment and debt

Clergy and others involved in churches in Worcestershire and Dudley will learn more about how the current difficult financial situation could affect their congregations at a workshop on redundancy, unemployment and debt next Wednesday.

DC Talk singer joins Newsboys

After 22 years and more than 2000 shows, newsboys frontman Peter Furler will no longer front the band in concert. dc Talk's Michael Tait will instead be touring with the band as lead singer with Peter making special appearances throughout the year.

New book declares God is not dead

Christian philosopher and apologist Peter S Williams considers the arguments of ‘the new atheists’ and finds them wanting in his new book A Sceptic’s Guide to Atheism.

Hampshire schools given green light to debate creationism

New guidance for secondary schools in Hampshire gives teachers the green light to hold discussions in class on creationism and intelligent design alongside evolution.

Australia follows Obama in lifting ban on overseas abortion funding

The Australian Government has ended a 13-year ban on federal aid funds going to NGOs that promote or perform abortions.

Church leaders say attacks will not derail peace process

Senior church leaders in Ireland have vowed that the murders of two soldiers and a policeman by republican dissidents will not force Northern Ireland back to its troubled past.

Priest sets up prayer group for Saudi regime

An Indian Catholic priest has set up prayer groups dedicated to praying for Saudi Arabia and its King, despite being imprisoned by the regime which outlaws all religions but Islam.