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ELCA Head Urges Lutherans to Be 'Evangelical'
The head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is turning things around to make the denomination more "evangelical."
Taiwanese Chaplain Ministers to Mandarin-Speakers in Manchester
A Taiwanese Council for World Mission (CWM) missionary in the UK has been serving the community by ministering to Chinese-speaking students attending university in Manchester, CWM said.
ELCA Head Urges Lutherans to Be 'Evangelical'
The head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is turning things around to make the denomination more "evangelical." "I suppose one of my greatest frustrations in six years as presiding bishop is, it just feels like we haven't been able to turn around what I think is a deep ambivalence and resistance in this church to being what we claim in our name, and that's evangelical," said ELCA Presiding Bishop the Rev. Mark Hanson, according to the ELCA News Service
Churches Debate Rick Warren's Purpose-Driven Model
The widely popular Purpose Driven church model is stirring up controversy among congregations in the United States. While the model is adopted worldwide across denominations, arguments over it go back to the age-old debate of Christian tradition versus cultural relevance.
First Gospel Radio Reaches Central African Republic
The world's first missionary broadcasting ministry, HCJB Global, recently helped an up-and-coming independent Christian radio station to start broadcasting the Gospel throughout Boali, Central African Republic, for the first time in the country's history.
20 Tons of Aid for Uganda's Displaced Persons
World Emergency Relief recently sent another shipment of supplies to northern Uganda to assist the region's internally displaced persons (IDPs) as they return to their homes.
Helpful Advice for Microsoft Vista
Since Vista's launch users have been pouring in with helpful tips on how to improve the experience...
Exclusive Interview: Tim Hughes - "Holding Nothing Back"
Months after the successful launch of worship training school Worship Central and a move to Holy Trinity Brompton Church (HTB) in London, popular British worship leader Tim Hughes is now launching his third studio project Holding Nothing Back (3 April). In this interview, the smiley worship leader indeed holds nothing back, as he gives Christian Today a heads up on the new album and Worship Central.
Christians Caught up in Crackdown on Peaceful Dissidents in Vietnam
Human Rights Watch accuses Vietnamese government of "flouting its international commitments on human rights" after the recent arrests of two human rights lawyers and a Catholic priest.
Chinese Advisor Wants Bibles in Beijing Hotels During Games
A political advisor wants Bibles to be placed in hotel rooms over the period of the Olympic Games when they take place in Beijing in 2008, according to a Chinese news agency.
Abortion Does Not Liberate Women, Vatican Tells UN
A Vatican delegation has told the UN's Commission on the Status of Women that abortion does not liberate women. A statement from the Holy See delegation was delivered to the UN Economic and Social Council's 51st session of the Commission on the Status of Women earlier in the week by Professor Mary Anne Dantuono.
Rerun- Darlene Zschech's Psalm Devotional
This is an instructive Psalm of Asaph... so we are to learn from the timeless story of the faithfulness of God.
Christians Caught up in Crackdown on Peaceful Dissidents in Vietnam
Human Rights Watch accuses Vietnamese government of "flouting its international commitments on human rights" after the recent arrests of two human rights lawyers and a Catholic priest.
Over 1,000 Religious Leaders Attend Ecumenical Advocacy Days in US
Nearly 1,300 religious advocates are expected to turn out for this year's Ecumenical Advocacy Days taking place 9-12 March in Washington, DC on the theme, "... and how are the children?"
Clannad Legend Releases Latest Single, Prepares UK Tour
Irish singing sensation and gospel singer Moya Brennan, formerly of Clannad, will release her latest single "Merry Go Round" from her album Signature on iTunes, available from 12 March.
World Vision to Advocate for Fleeing Iraqis
International Christian relief agency World Vision is joining key coalitions in the US and Europe to advocate for Iraqis who have fled across borders to escape violence in their homeland.