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Strategic Planning Remains a Difficult Concept for Church of Scotland
In its report to the General Assembly, the Church of Scotland's Panel on Review and Reform will relay the interim findings of its consultation with congregations, ministers and Presbytery representatives as it tries to find ways to encourage the development of strategic planning in all areas of the Church.
Toddler Group Leaders Feel 'Isolated', says Care for the Family
National charity Care for the Family will host a key conference to address feelings of isolation among parent and toddler group leaders across England and Wales.
Salvation Army Commissioner to become Moderator of the Free Churches
Salvation Army commissioner to take up office of Moderator of the Free Churches Group for the first time later this month.
British Team Grows Human Heart Part from Stem Cells
A research team in Britain has grown part of a human heart from stem cells for the first time, reports the Guardian newspaper. Researchers have said that animal tests will be carried out later on this year, and if successful...
Video Highlights China's Human Rights Offences Ahead of Olympics
As China prepares to host the Beijing Olympics, Christian human rights watchdog Release International has launched an innovative video alert campaign to remind the world of China's continuing crackdown on Christians.
British Team Grows Human Heart Part from Stem Cells
A research team in Britain has grown part of a human heart from stem cells for the first time. Researchers have said that animal tests will be carried out later on this year, and if successful, it is entirely possible that replacement tissue could be "grown" to be used in transplants from people suffering from heart disease.
London Tops World Vision Goal for Child Sponsor Campaign
Londoners accounted for more than 40 per cent of the total number of people to sign up to World Vision's 2006 campaign to find child sponsors for impoverished children in Third World countries.
Video Highlights China's Human Rights Offences Ahead of Olympics
As China prepares to host the Beijing Olympics, Christian human rights watchdog Release International has launched an innovative video alert campaign to remind the world of China's continuing crackdown on Christians.
Millions Mark Start of Holy Week on Palm Sunday
Believers worldwide have commenced their annual observance of Holy Week beginning with Palm Sunday, which highlights the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago.
Catholic Church to Move Pope John Paul Closer to Sainthood
On the second anniversary of Pope John Paul II's death, it has been reported that he will move one level closer to sainthood, as Roman Catholic Church officials conclude the first phase of investigations into his "holiness" on Monday.
Vicky Beeching to Release 'Painting the Invisible'
British worship artist Vicky Beeching, currently on tour as special guest on the Worship Revolution Tour in the US with Delirious? and Rebecca St James, will release Painting the Invisible on 3 April.
Salvation Army Moscow Still Waiting for Rights to be Restored
Last October, The Salvation Army's Moscow branch won a lengthy court battle against the Russian government over the group's legal status in the country. But according to the Moscow branch's lawyer, Anatoli Pchelintsev, "the problem remains".
BarlowGirl Partners with Evangelists and Musicians for Psalms 73 Campaign
Popular US Christian rock group, BarlowGirl, has partnered with some of today's top Christian authors, evangelists and musicians to lead a 73-day campaign titled Psalms 73.
World Vision Responds as Two Earthquakes & Tsunami Hit South Pacific
Two earthquakes and a tsunami have hit the western part of the Solomon Islands on Monday, killing at least 12, a spokesman for the islands has said.
Bible Society Launches International Mobile Phone Service
The Bible Societies around the world, including the UK, America, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Russia and South Africa, recently launched an international direct-to-consumer mobile internet site for delivering the Bible to mobile phone subscribers worldwide.
Prayers for Captured British Sailors in Iran
World leaders are backing Britain in urging Iran to release the 15 British sailors and marines captured ten days ago, while prayers were said for the group yesterday at leading Seaman Faye Turney's home church.