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First-Ever Hong Kong Baptist Youth Conference

The first ever Hong Kong Baptist Youth Conference took place last weekend, with more than 1,400 youth Baptists in Hong Kong revealing their passion to serve the Lord.

Nation Called to Vote for Top Ten Hymns

Christians across the UK are being invited to vote for their top ten favourite hymns via Christian internet service provider Surefish.The top ten chosen on the Great Hymn Sing vote will then be sung by Greenbelt festivalgoers later in the summer.

Mothers' Union Responds to Needs of Rwandan Refugees

The Mothers' Union of the Anglican Diocese of Gahini has provided clothing and other basic items to hundreds of Rwandan refugees who returned to the country recently from Tanzania.

Backyard Business Breaking Poverty Cycle in Johannesburg

A microfinance organisation is helping impoverished people in Johannesburg make the most of their small plots of land by turning them into backyard businesses.

Baptist World Alliance Elects New General Secretary

Neville Callam has been elected as the new General Secretary Elect of the Baptist World Alliance.

CofE Cathedral Schools Consider Academies Expansion Plan

Cathedral schools set to spread expertise in music and education with academies expansion plan.

CofE Cathedral Schools Consider Academies Expansion Plan

Cathedral schools set to spread expertise in music and education with academies expansion plan.

Christians Concerned over Illegally Held Pastor in Azerbaijan

A Baptist pastor is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing today for crimes that more than 25 eyewitnesses say he did not commit.

Harry Potter Once Again Sparks Christian Debate

With the fifth instalment of the "Harry Potter" film series released, the debate is bubbling once again over whether the boy wizard is suitable for Christian audiences or the cute face of a more sinister world of the occult that Christians should steer well clear of.

Michael W Smith to Sail on First-Ever Fan Cruise

Legendary Christian artist Michael W Smith sets sail on his first-ever fan cruise this Saturday, when he heads to Alaska on a ship packed with hundreds of fans.

US House of Representatives Votes to Withdraw Troops from Iraq

The US House of Representatives has voted in favour of withdrawing combat troops from Iraq by April 2008.

China Expels Christians to Prevent Evangelism at Beijing Olympics

More than 100 foreign nationals have been removed from China between April and June 2007 for their alleged participation in illegal religious activities, according to China Aid Association.

Baptist World Alliance Elects New General Secretary

Neville Callam has been elected as the new General Secretary Elect of the Baptist World Alliance.

Sentamu Encourages Evangelists at Church Army's 125th Anniversary

The Archbishop of York spoke yesterday at Church Army's 125th anniversary event in Sheffield Cathedral where he admitted seven women and three men to the Office of Evangelist.

Young Christians, Muslims, Jews Explore Unity in Diversity

Young Muslims, Christians and Jews look at how they can hold onto their distinctive identities while maintaining close relationships with one another.

Christian Groups Welcome Tory Marriage Support

Christian charities have responded to a Conservative Party announcement this week outlining plans to support marriage through the tax system.