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Churches working to end escalating crisis in South Sudan
Churches working to end escalating crisis in South Sudan

A charity working against the persecution of Christians has launched an appeal to help South Sudanese churches in the midst of escalating violence across the country.

In search of a great Christian game
In search of a great Christian game

California-based game developers Phoenix Interactive Studios are trying to raise $100,000 through Kickstarter for a new PC game, "Call of Abraham".

Church Army\'s email course helps people understand God and the Bible
Church Army's email course helps people understand God and the Bible

Church Army is delighted with the impact being made by its Now a Christian email course.

Fines for 'extremist' books in Kazakhstan

Two Protestants in Kazakhstan's capital Astana were fined nearly four weeks' average wages in December 2013 for possessing Christian texts which the court found to be "extremist".

Nigeria: Twice widowed to extremists, a mother-of-five puts her faith in God

Morning Star News is reporting that Muslim extremists had once prior widowed Faith Kore Usman, a 29-year-old mother of five children, before Fulani herdsmen killed her second husband on New Year's Eve.

First there was speed dating, now there is good deed dating
First there was speed dating, now there is good deed dating

A leading online Christian dating site has come up with a novel service that will give the opportunity for singles to get to know one another while volunteering in their communities.

Russia outlaws abortion advertisements
Russia outlaws abortion advertisements

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new amendment to the country's healthcare laws on Monday that made abortion clinic advertising a crime carrying potentially hefty fines.

Churches assisting storm hit communities
Churches assisting storm hit communities

Rain and gale force winds of up to 70 mph are battering Britain's coastlines, leading to widespread damage and flooding.

What is biblical courtship?
What is biblical courtship?

How do we, as followers of Jesus Christ, engage in courtship in a biblical way, a way in which honours and glorifies God, leaving both parties obedient to the Word?

Most Christians not sharing the Gospel
Most Christians not sharing the Gospel

A new survey suggests that Christians are not sharing their faith despite many feeling the responsibility to do so.

Stephen Baldwin stars in new US faith-based sitcom, Rock and a Hard Place
Stephen Baldwin stars in new US faith-based sitcom, Rock and a Hard Place

Stephen Baldwin is to star in family-friendly faith-based sitcom about a small town pastor who unexpectedly inherits the bar directly across the street from his church.

Lebanese library torched after blasphemy accusation

A huge library of books collected by a 72-year-old Greek Orthodox priest, but used by the whole community, was torched in Lebanon last Friday after he was accused of insulting Islam.

Friendship and peace at Epiphany service
Friendship and peace at Epiphany service

Two Muslim sheikhs were at a Welsh church on Sunday to take part in an Epiphany service as a sign of friendship and peace with Christians.

Pennywise planning for the year ahead
Pennywise planning for the year ahead

Arwyn Bailey, of the Association of Christian Financial Advisers, shares his money-saving tips for the coming year.

Churches asked to become blood and organ \'donor churches\'
Churches asked to become blood and organ 'donor churches'

Churches up and down the UK have been challenged to become 'donor churches' and encourage blood and organ donation in their communities through a new campaign.