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British Baptist Nominated for BWA President
SEOUL, South Korea - David Coffey, general secretary of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, has been nominated as President of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) to succeed South Korean pastor Billy Kim...
Church of England Losing Millions
A study of diocesan finances has stated that the Church of England is reported to be losing millions of pounds because churches are not giving their contributions to the central funds...
WCC Faith and Order Plenary Commission: Europe is a mission field
Europe is a continent that once sent out numerous missionaries around the world during the 19th century, but now has become a continent full of people who have never heard of the faith...
Christians Continue to Face Persecution, Imprisonment in Eritrea
Since May 2002 when the Eritrean government announced that all churches other than the Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Lutheran churches were to be closed, over two hundred evangelical Christians have been arrested for practicing...
Christians Challenge Malaysia's Selective Ban on 'The Passion'
The Malaysian government’s decision to limit Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ “to Christian eyes only” sparked criticism from Christians and Muslims alike...
Church of England suffering £8million Shortfall
It has been reported that the Church of England is losing millions of pounds, and suffered a devastating shortfall of £8 million in Parish share in 2002. Figures recently released have shown...
UK "Assisted Dying Bill" Worries Christian Medicals
The issue on assisted dying and euthanasia has been drawing worldwide debate. In the UK, the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Bill, drafted by Lord Joffe, a member of the House of Lords, is currently under consideration...
22,000 Christians gather for 'New Wine 2004'
New Wine 2004 will commence on 31st July at Somerset. The event was announced as fully booked out over a month ago and approximately 22,000 Christians will join together for worship, teaching and ministry...
WARC General Council Opens in Ghana
The 24th General Council of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) began in Accra, Ghana. Delegations from over 200 Congregational, Presbyterian, Reformed, and United churches will gather...
Millions of Bangladesh Flood Victims Left Homeless
Christian humanitarian groups are gearing up to help the suffering in flood stricken Bangladesh. Low-lying Bangladesh which is criss-crossed by a network of 230 rivers suffers annual flooding caused by monsoon rains...
Church Army Scheme Strengthens Communities
To encourage people to join the evangelical ministry, Church Army has launched “First Contact Scheme”, in which participants spend a whole year in serving a ministry...
Bible League Introduces "Project Philip for Children"
In Latin America where over 50 percent of the population is under the age of 18...
Theology Forum Promotes Acceptance and Unity
Hosted by the World Council of Churches’ (WCC) commission on Faith and Order (F&O) , the world’s most comprehensive theological forum for Christian unity kicked-off yesterday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
Soul in the City Brightens Residents Lives
More than 15,000 young Christians from all over the UK and abroad are currently participating...
Sudanese Peace Talks Frustrated
Africa’s longest war looks set to continue for the immediate future after peace talks between Sudan’s government and the main southern rebel group were adjourned without any ceasefire deal agreed...
Hillsong Conference: Maximised Leadership
After the recent great success of Hillsong Conference04 in Sydney, the passion that seems to sweep along with Hillsong is now about to spread to London this week...