News
Christians Held in Egypt for Work on Web Site
Egyptian police have detained two Egyptian Christians for their work on the Web site of a Christian Arab group based in Canada, police sources said 9 August.
Christians Who Helped Convert Held in Egypt
Police have detained two Egyptian Christians who helped a man who converted from Islam to Christianity, one of their colleagues said 9 August.
Vatican: Pope Meeting Doesn't Alter Policy on Jews
The Vatican, trying to allay Jewish concern over Pope Benedict's meeting with a radical Polish priest accused of making anti-Semitic remarks, said on Thursday its stance toward Jews had not changed.
Afghan President Rebukes Taliban for Kidnapping Korean Women
Afghan President Hamid Kazai said on Thursday the abduction of Korean women by Taliban guerrillas had no precedent in Afghan history and would bring shame on the nation.
Salvation Army on Hand at RAF Helicopter Crash Site
Salvation Army personnel assist military and emergency services after a Royal Air Force (RAF) helicopter crashed in north Yorkshire on Wednesday night.
Perfectly Complete
Do you have dreams that have not yet come to pass? Are there promises that you are standing on in your health, finances, or relationships?
Methodist Church Welcomes Call to Release Guantanamo Detainees
The Methodist Church have welcomed the UK Government's decision to request the return of five former British residents being held in Guantanamo Bay.
Cannabis Needs Long-Term Approach, says Hope UK
A proper response to cannabis-related harm needs more than a change in the law, says the head of Christian drug education charity Hope UK.
Bishop Pledges Prayers for Farming Community
The Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Rev John Pritchard, has promised the support of the church to the farming community caught up in the latest outbreak of foot and mouth disease.
Afghan Official: Troops Ready for Hostage Rescue
Afghan troops are ready to free the remaining 21 South Koreans held by Taliban militants by force, said the Afghan interior ministry spokesman Wednesday.
Evangelical Lutherans Re-Elect Hanson as Head
The Rev. Mark S. Hanson was overwhelmingly re-elected Tuesday as presiding bishop of the largest Lutheran denomination in the US.
Christians Kick Off Olympic Prayer Countdown for China
Only one year remains before the much-anticipated 2008 Summer Olympics Games in Beijing and Christians worldwide have kicked off a yearlong prayer campaign for a spiritual harvest in China.
Jars of Clay, Third Day Announce Joint Christmas Tour
Legendary Christian groups Third Day and Jars of Clay have officially announced The Christmas Offerings Tour. The tour begins on 29 November and ends on 16 December, offering only 12 shows. Tickets are available to everyone on 7 September.
BMS World Mission Boosts Food Supplies in Asia Flood Regions
BMS World Mission has issued a starting grant of $50,000 to bolster food supplies amid the severe floods across Nepal, Bangladesh and northern India.
2008 to Mark 100 Years of Prayer for Christian Unity
Churches throughout the world are preparing for next year's Week of Prayer for Christian Unity which will mark the 100th anniversary of the event.
Conference to Bring Together Christian Abuse and Addiction Workers
Christian abuse and addiction workers will come together for ISAAC's 10th anniversary international conference on Faith, Family and the Future of Addiction Care later this year.