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Bethel Music’s William Matthews releases debut album

As a Bethel Music background vocalist, singer-songwriter William Matthews has lent his singing talents to the likes of Kim Walker and Jake Hamilton.

Church of Scotland welcomes Chinook crash verdict

The Church of Scotland said "justice has been done" after the pilots blamed for the fatal crash of an RAF Chinook helicopter in Scotland were cleared of wrongdoing.

Iranian pastor’s death sentence still stands

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has confirmed that an Iranian pastor’s death sentence for apostasy has not been annulled.

Concerns Christians will miss out on East Africa food aid

There are concerns that Christians will struggle to receive food aid in the parts of the Horn of Africa where they are a minority.

Mixed feelings over Church of England's ageing congregations

Will ageing congregations be the death of the Church of England? Some in its midst fear the answer to that question is yes.

Jesus baptism site opens in West Bank

Israel has opened the location at the River Jordan where it is alleged the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist took place.

Work with Compassion International inspires Shaun Groves' new album

Singer-songwriter Shaun Groves is skillfully weaving his passion for justice into his new music

Archbishop launches appeal for Christians in Holy Land

The Archbishop of Canterbury has launched an appeal in aid of suffering Christians in the Holy Land.

Lost 17th century sculpture returned to church

A valuable sculpture taken from a London church during the Blitz has been returned after turning up in an auction.

Execution still a possibility for Iranian pastor

A written verdict from an Iranian court has cast further doubt on reports that the death sentence of an Iranian pastor has been annulled.

New church opens its doors in Iraq

The first new church in Iraq since the outbreak of war in 2003 has opened in Kirkuk

New guidelines to help churches support abuse victims

The Church of England has issued new guidelines to churches to help them respond to victims of sexual abuse.

Christians have a right to follow conscience, says equality body

The Equality and Human Rights Commission says the beliefs of Christians should be accommodated by employers

Attack on Christian mission kills three in Nigeria

A bomb explosion at a Christian mission in Niger State has killed a man and two women.

Walk to Rome raises funds for injured troops

A Christian man has set off on a long trek to Rome to hand deliver a letter to the Pope and raise funds for Britain's injured troops.

A new code for Christian men

The Ten Commandments are for every Christian but the UK’s largest Christian men’s movement has just released a brand new code to inspire men follow Jesus in every area of their lives.