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New Frontiers & Scripture Union Bring Bible-Reading Guide Online
Newfrontiers and Scripture Union have gone into partnership to encourage Bible reading. The Newfrontiers’ website now contains the contents to Scripture Union’s Bible-reading guide Closer to God...
The Healing: God is Sufficient
In 2 KINGS 5:1, We are introduced to Namaan, a man at the top of his game. His very name means "pleasantness." He was an Aramean among Arameans, much as Paul was a "Hebrew of Hebrews." (Philippians 3:5) King Ben-hadad II of Damascus, ruler of Aram, regarded Naaman so highly that he trusted...
Growing Healthy Churches
Date: 25th to 27th November 2005 (Fri - Sun)
Venue: Lee Abbey, nr Lynton, North Devon...
Church of England Launches Workbook for Rural Churches
A new workbook, 'Seeds in Holy Ground', has been launched by the Church of England this week. The book is designed to advise England's 10,000 rural churches on how to engage with the rural population, both Christian and non-Christian...
Christian Solidarity International’s John Eibner to Attend International Coptic Conference
Celebrated anti-slavery campaigner, John Eibner, is to attend this weekend's Second International Coptic Conference in Washington, USA. Other speakers at the event include CSI's Rev. Hans Stueckelberger...
European Churches Demand EU States Accept More Refugees
Churches across Europe are calling on European Union Member States to increase commitment to settling refugees within their borders. The Church Commission for Migrants in Europe criticised European...
Christian Aid Calls on Blair to Up Opposition to EU Liberalisation
Christian Aid has challenged Prime Minister Tony Blair to oppose the liberalisation agenda of the European Union with as much effort as he does the Common Agricultural Policy...
Queen Endorses the “Unique” Christian Faith at Church Synod Opening
The Church of England General Synod gathered Nov 15th, with hundreds of the new Church Synod hearing her majesty the Queen offer a resounding endorsement of the “uniqueness” of the Christian faith...
Luis Palau Visits China to set up Open Street Christian Festival
Evangelist Luis Palau will be in China this week to meet with government officials, cultural organisations, and Chinese Christians from Nov. 15-21 with the hope that he may hold an open street festival in China one day...
WCC Draws Together Faith Groups to Address Fundamentalism, Religious Tolerance
People from various faith traditions, ages, and backgrounds came together in Geneva last weekend to seek ways of “living together” amid an emerging multi-cultural and multi-religious reality. The interreligious event, sponsored by the WCC...
Salvation Army General Joins African Celebration in Nigeria
Salvation Army members from across Nigeria gathered in Benin City, Edo State last week to join a conference celebrating under the theme ‘Participation of all God’s People’. Salvation Army's General John Larsson...
Global Day of Prayer Summit to Prepare Pastors for 2006 Event
Following the success of the first Global Day of Prayer event – which witnessed hundreds of millions of Christians praying in stadiums, churches, and homes around the world – organisers have announced a summit...
Franklin Graham Festival Concludes with New Resolutions
The thousands of people who were met with devastating losses in the US from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita saw a three-day outpouring of the gospel at the Ark-La-Tex Franklin Graham Festival, where many gained...
Discovering Genesis: Start from the Beginning
A reminder that Genesis is not just a book about new beginnings; it is mainly a book about people and their relationship with God...
Christian Village Attacked in Pakistan, Church Leaders Express Solidarity
Church leaders in Pakistan have expressed their solidarity with the residents of the Christian community of Sangla Hill following the destruction of their property by around 2,000 Muslims. The attacks follow accusations by the Muslims that a young Christian had...
Spiritual Age Poses Fresh Challenge for Church Evangelism
An increasing interest in the spiritual, particularly among young members of society, is one of the latest challenges in a difficult period for churches in Britain, revealed a new tour event organised by the Group for Evangelisation ...