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US Presbyterians Progress in Revamping Mission Structure

Budget cuts and restructuring in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have led to the call for a new chief financial officer on Tuesday. Joey Bailey, PC(USA)'s highest ranking financial officer has accepted the newly created position of Deputy Executive Director for Shared Services and Chief Financial Officer.

Baptist Agencies Confirm Safety of Missionaries Amid Thailand Coup

Three Baptist agencies operating in Thailand have confirmed the safety of their personnel in the region after a sudden coup in the south-east Asia country which sparked safety fears...

Justice Junction Urges Public to Stand up for Poverty

Justice Junction, a 'Party Against Poverty', will take place tomorrow at the Emmanuel Pentecostal Church in London, featuring DJ Andy Hunter and Quench.

Former President of Iran Calls on World Faiths to Unite

The former president of Iran has called for world faiths to unite in a speech in the Washington National Cathedral in the US. Christian leaders have criticised the invitation of the former Iranian

Christian Aid Determined to 'Make Poverty History'

Following last week's decision by the UK government to withhold £50 million of its contribution to the World Bank, Christian Aid rejoiced, but has called out on international development secretary, Hilary Benn, to go further.

Lifewords Looks to Share Gospel Message with New Christmas Range 2006

Lifewords has launched its new Christmas range for 2006, and has promoted it as including items suitable for children, families, young adults, as well as older audiences....

Video Resources Launched to Focus Prayers for the Persecuted Church

As million of Christians worldwide are preparing to join the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church in November, a powerful new video resource has been released to help them focus their prayers...

Jubilee Debt Campaign Tells World Bank, IMF to Cut Strings on Debt Relief

The Jubilee Debt Campaign has called for the World Bank and IMF to "cut the strings" that are being attached to aid and debt relief at their annual meeting in Singapore, as new research was released...

Pope Hopes for Dialogue

Pope Benedict said yesterday that his use of medieval quotes portraying a violent Islam did not reflect his views and were open to misinterpretation, but Muslims still demanded a clear apology

Stop AIDS Campaign Urges Government to Commit Fully to HIV Initiative

The Stop AIDS Campaign has welcomed the launch of a new initiative on 19th September, to increase access to essential medicines for HIV, TB and Malaria in developing countries, but has urged the UK government...

Accept Your Children, Says Care for the Family

A parent and child expert with Care for the Family has urged parents to love their children as they are. His appeal comes as the Archbishop of Canterbury warned of a childhood crisis in Britain earlier this week.

Anglican Communion Renews Mission & Evangelism Focus with New Appointment

The Anglican Communion, as part of a co-operative venture with the Church Mission Society (CMS), has announced the appointment of the Revd John Kaoma Kafwanka as Mission and Evangelism Desk Officer...

Indonesia Tightens Security as Christians await Execution

Indonesia has tightened security in Central Sulawesi province ahead of the execution of three Christians convicted of leading a mob that killed Muslims six years ago, police said on Wednesday.

Tense Time for Christians in Iraq

Christians in the turbulent Iraq are fearful that comments by the Pope last week on Islam may spark violent retaliation. Their fears are heightened by the sporradic outbreaks of

York Minster to Undergo Restoration with £390,000 Grant

One of the oldest stained-glass windows in the country is to be removed and taken down for restoration work. The 600-year-old stained-glass window at York Minster will...

Pope Expresses Hope for New Dialogue

The Pope has made a fresh attempt to calm widespread Muslim anger as he expressed the hope that comments he made last week on Islam would lead to dialogue.