Kevin Donovan
Amazing Grace Reaches US Box Office Top 10
Amazing Grace, a movie that traces the decades-long struggle of abolitionist William Wilberforce to end the African slave trade in the British Empire, has reached the US box office top 10 in its first weekend of release.
Natalie Grant Completes Seventh Studio Recording
Gospel Music Association's reigning Female Vocalist of the Year, Natalie Grant, has completed work on her seventh album and first studio recording in two years.
Tim Hughes' Worship Central to Feature 'Bring Your Pastor' Special
Popular worship artist Tim Hughes' next worship workshop takes place 24 March, 2007, featuring a special 'Bring Your Pastor' event.
Martha Munizzi and Canton Jones to Headline Barbados Gospelfest
Gospel legends Martha Munizzi and Canton Jones will headline the Barbados Gospelfest AWESOME 2007, as the event celebrates its 15th year.
Hollywood to Host International Prayer Event for Christians in Entertainment
An international prayer event will take place in Hollywood for Christians involved in the entertainment industry. Led by London members of Artisan Initiatives and a team from the Hollywood Prayer Network, the event will encourage people to pray for the industry, all the Oscar nominees and for Hollywood itself.
'Amazing Grace' Film can Start Anti-Slavery Movement, World Vision Expert Says
World Vision's expert on human trafficking and exploitation issues says the film, Amazing Grace, has the potential to catalyse a movement to stop slavery that still exists today.
Dreamgirls' Jennifer Hudson Celebrates Success at 'Praise Party' in Church
Oscar nominee Jennifer Hudson celebrated her success in the week leading up to the Academy Awards at her family's church. "I don't do clubs. I don't drink. I don't smoke," Hudson told a boisterous crowd at Progressive Baptist Church on the city's South Side on Monday night. "I'm not having no club party; I better have a praise party."
South Korea Aims to Tackle High Suicide Rate
A campaign to tackle South Korea's high suicide rate is being planned by the country's health officials. Suicide has doubled in five years in the country, becoming a major issue since statistics showed a sharp rise in South Koreans taking their own lives, the BBC reports.
GMA Dove Awards Nominations Announced
Nominations were announced yesterday for the 38th Annual GMA Dove Awards by the Gospel Music Association (GMA). While newcomers led the field alongside established artists, several producers and songwriters also earned multiple nominations.
Starfield Named as Most Awarded Canadian Christian Band
Popular band Starfield continues to garner accolades as they've already been honoured as "Group of the Year" by the 2006 Covenant Awards and 2007 Shai Awards, becoming today's most awarded Canadian Christian band.
Methodist Church Increases Fund for World Mission
Following a call to give more to the Methodist Church Fund for World Mission at the 2005 Methodist Conference, funds grew by nearly £700,000 since the last Methodist Connexional Year, reaching £5.7 million.
Prayers Said for Fatally Shot British Teenager
A church service for 15-year-old Billy Cox, the third teenager shot dead in South London in the past two weeks, has seen prayers read to comfort a shocked and dismayed community.
Dove Awards Nominees to Be Announced
A Dove Awards Press Conference will be held on Tuesday morning in Nashville, Tennessee, where nominees in over 40 categories will be revealed by gospel artists Brian Littrell and Juanita Bynum.
Homeless Advocate and Author Joins World Vision's 30 Hour Famine
Homeless advocate, Mike Yankoski, author of the groundbreaking book, Under the Overpass, will appear at one of United State's largest churches in Pacific Northwest, Overlake Christian Church in Redmond in Washington, as part of World Vision's 30 Hour Famine nationwide campaign.
Christian Aid and ACT Provide Aid for Mozambique Flood Victims
Following weeks of heavy rain, flooding in Mozambique has forced tens of thousands from their homes along the Zambezi river valley. According to government figures, at least 60,000 people have now fled low-lying areas, and up to 500,000 have been affected as homes and crops are washed away.
World Vision Joins Ugandan Peace Talks
The Ugandan government and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) peace delegation have reaffirmed their commitment to pursuing peace in northern Uganda, World Vision reports.