Charlie Boyd

OM makes Christ known in the Mediterranean

For many people living in the Mediterranean, the cross is just a decorative symbol, but Operation Mobilisation has set itself the challenge of bringing a realisation among the people living there that it means so much more than that.

Pam Rhodes supports campaign against rural hardship

Songs of Praise presenter Pam Rhodes is backing a campaign to raise awareness of hardship in rural England.

Portsmouth chaplain tells fans to ‘pray up Pompey’

The chaplain of Portsmouth FC is urging fans to pray after it became the first ever Premier League club to enter administration last week.

Church minister encourages costly sacrifice during Lent

A Church of Scotland minister has planned a ‘Chocolate Sunday’ this weekend to encourage his flock to think about sacrificing something greater than the usual chocolate during Lent.

David Suchet: Bible is ‘under-appreciated’

Actor David Suchet has come out in support of the re-launch of Bible Society’s movie magazine to get more people reading the Bible.

Archbishop praises ‘confident’ Wales on St David’s Day

The Archbishop of Wales has called the growing profile of Cardiff as an international city a reflection of a “new confidence” in Wales as a nation.

Christian students protest arms trade

Christian students have called upon churches to recognise that Jesus would oppose the arms trade.

Churches pray with one voice for justice

Thousands of people will join with one voice in praying for an end to poverty as they connect with God’s heart for justice.

Demand for Fairtrade products increases despite recession

Sales of Fairtrade products have risen despite the global economic downturn making 2009 a tough year for poor people seeking a fair deal for their produce, according to the Fairtrade Foundation.

Jesus was super-intelligent gay man, says Elton John

Sir Elton John has offended Christians after claiming Jesus was a “super-intelligent gay man”.

Demand for Bible outstripping supply in China

The Bible Society has reported a growing demand for copies of the Bible in China where an estimated 500,000 people converted to Christianity in 2009 alone.

Christians encouraged to give rather than give up this Lent

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has told Christians to use the period of Lent to serve others rather than give up their usual indulgences.

Hope re-launch reveals appetite for mission

The re-launch of the Hope movement in March is an indication of the great appetite for mission across UK churches, says former YFC chief Roy Crowne.

Pope meets Irish bishops to discuss child abuse

The Pope is meeting a delegation of 24 bishops from the Church of Ireland today and tomorrow to discuss the fallout of last year’s damning reports revealing decades of child abuse.

Prayers and fasting mark Haiti quake's one-month anniversary

Haitians are to fast and take part in prayer vigils to mark one month since a huge earthquake struck on January 12, reports the BBC.

US Baptist missionaries could be freed

Reports from Haiti indicate ten US Baptist missionaries are set to walk free from jail within days after a judge cleared them of child abduction charges.