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Bishop TD Jakes to Speak at Mega Britain Event

Bishop TD Jakes, one of the world's most influential church leaders, will be the special guest speaker at an event hosted by the New Testament Church of God (NTCG).

Madeleine Parents Seek Wider Campaign on Child Trafficking and Abduction

The parents of four-year-old Madeleine McCann, who was abducted in Portugal four weeks ago during holiday, have indicated that they will broaden their search for their daughter into a wider campaign on the issues of child trafficking and abduction.

Church Must be Concerned with 'Bigger Picture' says Bishop of Oxford

The new Bishop of Oxford urged churchgoers to pay attention to modern-day culture as well as Christian traditions in their bid to communicate the Christian message.

Joseph Story to Hit West End

A new production of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will open in London at the Adelphi Theatre next month.

Lausanne Rises to Challenge of Worldwide Evangelisation

The new Executive Chair of Lausanne, Douglas Birdsall, has challenged delegates at a conference in Budapest, Hungary, to be confident in the message of the Gospel as they work together in finding new ways to bring about worldwide evangelisation.

World Vision Calls for Cease to Gaza War

World Vision is urging all parties in the current violence among Palestinian factions to put aside their guns and resolve their differences peacefully. The international relief charity is calling on them to make paramount the well-being and humanitarian concerns of innocent civilians - especially children.

Church Must be Concerned with 'Bigger Picture' says Bishop of Oxford

The new Bishop of Oxford urged churchgoers to pay attention to modern-day culture as well as Christian traditions in their bid to communicate the Christian message.

Bishop TD Jakes to Speak at Mega Britain Event

Bishop TD Jakes, one of the world's most influential church leaders, will be the special guest speaker at an event hosted by the New Testament Church of God (NTCG).

Hamas-Christian Friendship Gives Hope for Believers' Safety in Gaza

While looting, sporadic violence, and instability still plague the newly Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, a Christian persecution group hopes that a long-established friendship between it and Hamas will keep the small Christian community relatively safe from targeted attacks.

'A Mighty Heart' Panel to Celebrate Daniel Pearl's Commitment

The Rev. Peter Laarman, Executive Director of Progressive Christians Uniting (PCU), will sit amongst panellists for a discussion on Paramount Vantage's A Mighty Heart.

Christian Aid: Tony Blair 'Failed to Deliver' Middle East Promises

Tony Blair has "failed to deliver" on his promises to help deliver peace to the Middle East, Christian Aid said. The leading charity said Mr Blair's policy in the region, particularly his "refusal" to engage with the Hamas-led National Unity government, had helped to "exacerbate" the current situation.

Billy Graham: She was a Wonderful Woman

Billy Graham told mourners at a memorial service Saturday to remember his beloved wife, Ruth, who died Thursday at age 87 following a lengthy illness.

Major Christian Conference for 'Older People' to be Held

Authors, lecturers, and teachers will be amongst speakers at The World, the Church and Older People - the first major conference that focuses on an ageing population in the Christian community.

Madeleine's Disappearance Remains a Mystery

Madeleine McCann's disappearance still remains a mystery after 46 days since the four-year-old has been snatched from her hotel room in Portugal.

Churches Meet to Review Links with European Institutions

"Churches in Europe and Intercultural Dialogue" is the motto of this year's plenary meeting of the Church and Society Commission of the Conference of European Churches, currently taking place in Armenia.

Americas Cup Ecumenical Service Unites Anglicans in Spain

Anglicans from the Costa Blanca and Costa Azahar in Spain have been involved in an Act of Worship in five languages to mark the start of the America's Cup yacht races from Valencia.