Kevin Donovan
Thousands to Follow Wilberforce as Modern-Day Slave Abolitionists
Amazing Grace Sunday will kick off 18 February as more than 2,500 churches and tens of thousands of individuals across the globe will commemorate the abolition of slavery in the British Empire.
Switchfoot Wraps Up Sell-Out European Tour
Just back from a sell-out concert run through Europe, popular rock band Switchfoot now prepares to embark on a 41-city "Oh! GravityTour" of the United States and Canada.
Branson and Gore Launch $25m Climate Change Competition
With climate change issues dominating news headlines worldwide, Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson has launched a competition in London alongside former US vice-president Al Gore recently, to improve the critical issue.
New Bible Project for Young Generation Launched
US Christian book publishers, Thomas Nelson Inc/Nelson Bibles, has launched new project The Voice after a recent found that younger, non-traditional Christians exploring their spirituality through modern means like technology and music.
Christian Blogs are Useful Evangelism Tools, Survey Suggests
More than half of participants in a recent survey suggested that Christian blog sites are useful tools for evangelism. ChristiaNet.com, one of the world's largest Christian portals, asked readers to participate in the survey, in which many agreed that Christian blogs are a good place for sharing with other Christians to provide comfort and encouragement.
British, Australian Gospel Legends Await 'Worship Revolution' in US
Gospel legends Rebecca St James, Delirious?, and special guest Vicky Beeching recently expressed their high expectations of this spring's "The Worship Revolution Tour" in the US.
World Vision Urges Couples to Consider 'Alternative Gifts'
World Vision is has urged couples during National Marriage Week (7-14 February) to consider 'alternative gifts' to benefit people in poor countries when choosing their wedding gift lists.
Church of England Reviews Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
The Church of England is reviewing its defined benefit pension scheme in an effort to keep it open to all employees. Increasing the accrual period for a full pension from 37-40 years for future employees will be included in the proposals, in addition to setting up a new policy with no discretionary link between pension and stipend increases for clergy.
'Saving Sex' Author Calls on Proper Sex Education Ahead of Valentine's Day
The co-author Saving Sex has called for the Government to change its approach towards sex and relationships education in the approach to Valentine's Day.
Vicky Beeching Joins Delirious? and Rebecca St. James on US Tour
British worship artist Vicky Beeching will join gospel legends Delirious? and Rebecca St. James on their Worship Revolution Tour this spring.
Britain's Police State Critical, Archbishop Sentamu Says
Following Home Secretary John Reid's proposal to increase the time that terror suspects can be held without charge from 28 to 70 days, the Archbishop of York warned today that Britain is in danger of turning into an Idi Amin-style police state.
'Best-Ever' CRE Wraps Up, Heads West
The South-West Christian Resources Exhibition recently wrapped up in Exeter, 25-27 January, and will now move west. According to Bryan Williams of Kenneth Copeland Ministries, it was "the best-ever CRE".
Hillsong Kids' Supernatural CD to Release
Integrity Music recently announced the US release of Supernatural, the latest CD from the dynamic Hillsong Kids ministry of Sydney, Australia's Hillsong Church.
Madonna Not Prosecuted for Mock Crucifixion
Following the call for Madonna to be prosecuted by Dutch Protestant party SGP over a mock crucifixion staged on her 2006 world tour, it has been decided that the pop star will not face charges.
Aid Agencies Warn of Danger in Darfur
Aid agencies including World Vision and Oxfam International warned today that the enormous humanitarian response in Darfur is in the danger of soon being paralysed.
Stop the Traffik Tour Hits Ten UK Cities
The Stop the Traffik Tour, which kicked off last Saturday, will tour throughout the UK until 9 February to raise awareness of human trafficking. In partnership with the Stop the Traffik Global Coalition, Compassion and Cargo, the tour will hit ten cities.