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This sacrificial ministry in Jordan is sharing Christ with hundreds of refugees
This sacrificial ministry in Jordan is sharing Christ with hundreds of refugees

This one church, in the small town of Ma'in, cares for 100 Iraqi families as well as many local people. Also, outside the services, it provides both practical and pastoral support for some 350 Syrian families.

Hell House: The evangelism strategy that aims to scare people into heaven
Hell House: The evangelism strategy that aims to scare people into heaven

One US church has for decades been promoting salvation through a fiercer, more fiery means: an 'experience' known as a 'Hell House'.

Forth to Farne Pilgrimage Way to launch this Sunday
Forth to Farne Pilgrimage Way to launch this Sunday

A new pilgrimage route travelling through the picturesque coastal scenery between North Berwick and Lindisfarne will be opened this Sunday in Whitekirk, East Lothian.

How a West Midlands pastor is reaching out to the UK's fast-growing Polish population
How a West Midlands pastor is reaching out to the UK's fast-growing Polish population

Church leader and author, Pastor Joe Hayes, has written a book aimed at nurturing the growing number of Polish believers.

Hungary's Prime Minister vows to combat Middle East persecution, return displaced Christians home

Hungary's Prime Minister has pledged to support Middle Eastern Christians suffering persecution, highlighting the plight of those belonging to 'the most persecuted religion in the world today'. The Prime Minister implicitly rejected immigration as a solution for refugees, and plans to serve the afflicted by helping them return to their 'ancestral homes'.

'The challenge of our generation' – Pete Greig joins calls for climate change action
'The challenge of our generation' – Pete Greig joins calls for climate change action

Best-selling author and International Director of the 24-7 prayer movement, Pete Grieg, is calling climate change the 'challenge of our generation'.

The laddish cruelty of 'pigging' – and 5 ways Christians can do better at dating
The laddish cruelty of 'pigging' – and 5 ways Christians can do better at dating

This week has seen the revelation of a new, cruel kind of dating, known as 'pigging'. But Christians can get relationships very wrong too. Here are five ways to try and do better.

DIY church: It's beautifully ramshackle, but it works
DIY church: It's beautifully ramshackle, but it works

As a priest I just want to make sure that we nurture enthusiasm, creativity and talent much better than what happened back in the '80s.

Christians face worse persecution than at any time in history, new report claims
Christians face worse persecution than at any time in history, new report claims

Persecution against Christians is the worst it has ever been in history, a new report from a Catholic charity is claiming.

Coptic Orthodox priest stabbed to death in Cairo, Bishop Angaelos laments 'negligence and injustice'
Coptic Orthodox priest stabbed to death in Cairo, Bishop Angaelos laments 'negligence and injustice'

A Coptic Orthodox priest has been stabbed to death in Cairo, Egypt. The head of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK has decried the injustice surrounding the crime.

Former Bishop of London, Richard Chartres, is to receive life peerage
Former Bishop of London, Richard Chartres, is to receive life peerage

The Prime Minister's Office has announced that Rt Rev & Rt Hon Richard Chartres, recently retired Bishop of London, is to be awarded a life peerage.

Two years after affair, Billy Graham's grandson says he is selfish and 'way worse than anyone knows'
Two years after affair, Billy Graham's grandson says he is selfish and 'way worse than anyone knows'

After the affair came to light, he said there had been moments he even doubted whether Jesus would still love him.

British mom who joined Islamic State and became one of their top recruiters is killed in drone strike with her 12-y-o son

Sally Jones was once a punk rocker before leaving Britain to join ISIS in Syria with her jihadi husband and 12-year-old son JoJo.

Community steps in after young Christian couple and mother-in-law die in crash without enough funds to cover a funeral
Community steps in after young Christian couple and mother-in-law die in crash without enough funds to cover a funeral

'Kind' prayer warrior Katie Marie Zeitino, 30, died two days after the collision that killed her 31-year-old husband and his mom. $9,000 has been raised to cover funeral costs so far.

Tyrese Gibson thanks God for showing favor to his ex-alcoholic mom as she celebrates 11th year sober
Tyrese Gibson thanks God for showing favor to his ex-alcoholic mom as she celebrates 11th year sober

The Fast & Furious star said his mom's substance abuse 'killed' his childhood but he's choosing 'to celebrate her and the victories God's favor' has extended over her life after managing to stay sober.

Christian human rights activist barred from Hong Kong
Christian human rights activist barred from Hong Kong

A Christian human rights activist is at the centre of a diplomatic storm between the UK and China after he was denied access to Hong Kong without explanation.