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Baptist Men's Movement appoints youngest ever president

Phil Creighton, former deputy editor of The Baptist Times, has been appointed to be the youngest ever president of the Baptist Men’s Movement.

Christians encourage education of Indian Dalits

A Christian ministry is working to help educate the children of Dalit communities in India and spreading the Gospel to more of the “untouchables” of Indian society in the process.

Zimbabwe: Anglicans take police chief to court

The Anglican Church in Zimbabwe has brought charges against the police chief of Zimbabwe for sending police to prevent parishioners from attending church on Sundays.

Outreach UK and Outreach Calendars unite for more effective evangelism

Outreach UK and Outreach Calendars are joining forces to reach even more people for Christ.

'Christian weddings' at Queen Mother's former castle draw protest

A gay group has condemned the decision to allow only Christian weddings at the Castle of Mey, the former home of the late Queen Mother.

Easter reflections from Andrew Peterson

Acclaimed American singer/songwriter Andrew Peterson has released his latest album here in the UK. The album is perfect listening for Easter with many of the songs dealing with the subject of life following the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Pope faces protests following Africa tour

Pope Benedict XVI was greeted by protests upon his arrival to the Vatican, following his comments against contraception during his trip to Africa.

Christians echo Obama's 'new beginnings' call for Iran

Christian broadcasting ministry SAT-7 PARS has echoed US President Barack Obama’s call for “New beginnings” in the Islamic state of Iran.

Pope calls for evangelism in Angola to save people from 'fear of spirits'

Pope Benedict XVI has called on Angolans to continue spreading the Catholic faith and to save their countrymen from traditional witchcraft along with its “fear of spirits, of malign and threatening powers”.

Christian hotel owners sued by gay couple over marriage stance

A Christian couple are being sued after they refused to let a homosexual couple stay together at their seaside hotel.

Bishop pays tribute to Jade Goody

The bishop who officiated at the wedding of the late Jade Goody and her husband Jack Tweed has paid tribute to the reality TV star who died of cancer on Sunday morning.

Jade Goody dies after battle with cancer

Reality TV star Jade Goody died in the early hours of Sunday morning from cancer, her spokesman Max Clifford confirmed. She was 27-years-old.

Subsistence farmers offer tips to Britain's credit crunched gardeners

Subsistence farmers from some of the world's poorest countries are offering their tips to people in Britain who have turned to growing their own fruit and veg as the nation tightens its purse strings in the recession.

Historic Welsh Bible college to re-launch in Rugby

The Bible College of Wales in Swansea is hoping to boost the number of students it trains when it re-launches in Rugby later this year.

Harvard Aids expert supports Pope's stance on contraception

A leading AIDS expert from Havard University has supported Pope Benedict XVI, who has come under a hail of criticism on his visit to Africa, for suggesting that the distribution of contraception actually spreads rather than prevents AIDS.

Northern Ireland's Protestants press Government on primary school exam

Three Protestant denominations in Northern Ireland have called on the government to introduce a temporary 11 plus exam for primary school students being transferred to secondary education.