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Thousands brave rain for 39th Greenbelt Festival

This weekend the arts, faith and justice Greenbelt Festival celebrated its 39th anniversary on the at the Cheltenham race course. Despite the pouring rain, around 20,000 people from all over the world and across every age group made their way to the festival to engage in talks, art workshops, worship sessions and literary readings.

Bruce Forsyth rejects 'abrasive' TV humour

TV legend Sir Bruce Forsyth has spoken of his enjoyment in entertaining the nation's families after more than 70 years in television.

Historic Durham church celebrates 900th anniversary

A Durham church that can trace its spiritual history back to before even the city's great cathedral is celebrating its 900th anniversary next month.

Nichole Nordeman releases book, Love Story

Christian singer Nichole Nordeman has put her writing skills to a different use with her new book Love Story: The hand that holds us from the garden to the gates.

TobyMac releases 'Eye on It'

TobyMac has released his latest project, Eye On It

Salvation Army ready to respond to Hurricane Isaac

The Salvation Army has mobilised staff and resources to serve people impacted by Hurricane Isaac.

Archbishop sees challenges of communities without sanitation

The Archbishop of York has spoken of the challenges facing Ugandan communities suffering from a lack of sanitation and limited access to clean water.

Christian Men's Network celebrates 35 years

Members and supporters of the Christian Men's Network (CMN) got together at the weekend to celebrate 35 years of ministry to men.

3-2-1 Penguins first season coming to DVD

The makers of VeggieTales are set to release the first season of their television series 3-2-1 Penguins on DVD.

Slain missionary's daughter inspires new generation

It has been 56 years since Valerie Elliot Shepard's father died trying to share the gospel with a tribe of Ecuadorian Indians.

Iran: Concern grows for health of imprisoned pastor

Jailed Iranian pastor Behnam Irani is "already facing death" after being denied proper medical care, which reportedly goes against what prison officials had promised.

Voice of the Martyrs' Tom White suicide confirmed

The Oklahoma state chief medical examiner's office has confirmed that Voice of the Martyrs executive Walter Thomas "Tom" White killed himself with a toxic mix of drugs in April, after learning that he had been accused of sexually molesting a young girl.

Hillsong takes worship songs to the world

Hillsong has broken through language and cultural barriers to produce The Global Project.

Olympics draw international outreach team

Everyone knows that the Olympics encompass teams from around the world. When Christians strategically reached out to the crowds attending the Games, they too were able to draw on enthusiastic participants from abroad.

The Monster Within

It has been 30 years since Brian Greenaway gave his life to Christ – not as a saintly do-gooder but as a hardened, angry Hell’s Angel serving time in Dartmoor Prison.

Dawkins: Creative intelligence not so ridiculous

Richard Dawkins thinks the existence of God is as unlikely as the tooth fairy but the idea of "creative intelligence" not so ridiculous