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Matt Redman releases new album 'Let There Be Wonder'
Matt Redman releases new album 'Let There Be Wonder'

Matt Redman says he wants to see more Christians declare the name of Jesus and "not just speak generically about who God is" as he launches his new album.

Woman who wants to transition 7-year-old son loses second court case
Woman who wants to transition 7-year-old son loses second court case

A Texas woman who wants to transition her 7-year-old son into a girl has been defeated in a second court hearing.

Asia Bibi tells story of death row ordeal and eventual freedom in new memoir
Asia Bibi tells story of death row ordeal and eventual freedom in new memoir

The memoir Enfin Libre, or Finally Free, has been published in French by Éditions du Rocher and is co-written by French journalist Anne-Isabelle Tollet.

Church leader's plea for unity after the UK enters a new era outside the EU

Writing in the Yorkshire Post, Dr John Sentamu said it was important for the nation to accept that the Brexit debate was over and now spend the new decade working towards a common vision.

Time to move beyond divisions on Brexit day - Church leaders

Church leaders called for unity and kindness as Britain formally leaves the European Union.

Franklin Graham says cancellation of UK evangelistic events is 'spiritual warfare'
Franklin Graham says cancellation of UK evangelistic events is 'spiritual warfare'

Franklin Graham has asked for prayer as he remains determined to see through his planned UK tour despite multiple venues backing out.

May Britain depart the European Union in peace, says Methodist leader
May Britain depart the European Union in peace, says Methodist leader

The Secretary of the Methodist Conference, the Rev Dr Jonathan Hustler, said the prayer of the Church must be that the UK departs the EU in peace.

Franklin Graham tells UK LGBTQ community he is not bringing a 'hateful' message
Franklin Graham tells UK LGBTQ community he is not bringing a 'hateful' message

Franklin Graham has invited the UK LGBTQ community to come and hear him preach as he denied that he was bringing a "hateful" message to the country in an upcoming tour.

World Vision evolves its sponsorship model so that the kids now choose their sponsor
World Vision evolves its sponsorship model so that the kids now choose their sponsor

The Christian development agency is launching the 'Chosen' programme across UK churches in a groundbreaking new approach to child sponsorship.

Church must reach out to those with leprosy - bishop
Church must reach out to those with leprosy - bishop

The Bishop of Peterborough has called on the Church to "finish what Jesus started" by working towards the complete eradication of leprosy worldwide.

Paula White explains her 'Satanic pregnancies' prayer: 'Comments taken out of context'
Paula White explains her 'Satanic pregnancies' prayer: 'Comments taken out of context'

The clip appearing to show her praying for "all satanic pregnancies to miscarry" went viral.

The hidden unity of the Bible: why we need to know the Old Testament as well as the New
The hidden unity of the Bible: why we need to know the Old Testament as well as the New

Pieter Lalleman, Tutor in Biblical Studies at Spurgeon's College, fears that too many Christians are missing some of the deeper meaning in the Scriptures because they do not have a firm grasp of the Old Testament.

Salvation Army urges Government to ramp up efforts to end homelessness
Salvation Army urges Government to ramp up efforts to end homelessness

The Government will miss its rough sleeping target unless it takes action now, The Salvation Army has warned.

Church call to Government to expand safeguarding definitions in faith settings
Church call to Government to expand safeguarding definitions in faith settings

Churches are seeking a change to the law to expand safeguarding protections in faith organisations and sports clubs.

Liverpool conference venue cancels Franklin Graham tour date
Liverpool conference venue cancels Franklin Graham tour date

The conference venue said Graham had made statements "incompatible with our values".

Investigation re-opened into employment tribunal judge accused of being 'anti-Christian'
Investigation re-opened into employment tribunal judge accused of being 'anti-Christian'

An investigation has been re-opened into the conduct of a judge who oversaw the employment tribunal of a Christian nurse dismissed following complaints that she had spoken to patients about her faith.