Originally published in Charisma News Pastor Paul is one of a multitude of Chinese Christian leaders who has a burning desire to see his nation converted and brought into abundant life in this world and everlasting life in the world to come. He founded a church in 2003 and then […]
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Hundreds of Christians killed in Nigeria in last six months – reports
Originally published in Christian Today Reports of Christians attacked in central and northern Nigeria receive more attention, but in more southerly Benue state Islamic extremists killed at least 205 Christians in the last six months alone, sources said. According to a story by Morning Star News, in the southeastern part […]
Peace to you this Christmas, New Year
Gateway News taking seasonal publishing break Whew! I am sure I am not the only one looking forward to some time out after a busy year. I do wish you and your loved ones a joyful, restful Christ-centered end to 2013 and beginning to 2014. Please note that our final […]
A broken man discovers the power of forgiving
For two and a half years, Ken Langford, sat paralysed at home planning the day that he would take revenge on a young man whose drunken driving ‘ruined his life’. The accident that cost him his mobility happened in December 2008 right in front of his house in Salt Lake […]
South African, David Cape, walking out the Great Commission
Originally published in Crossmap South African born David Cape has spent the last 25 years on a journey of unprecedented servanthood evangelism, carrying a cross and a foot washing bowl, as he walked thousands of kilometres through 28 nations. In March of 2014 the ministry will shift its focus as […]
Fruitful time ahead!
[notice]Musings around children’s ministry.[/notice] It is the end of the year again and many of us will be reflecting upon what has happened in 2013. Last year, around this time I sat and listened to my pastor as he preached out of Galatians 6:7 and reminded us all solemnly that […]
Bethel Music releases ‘Discover Bethel Music’ this week
Dove Award-nominated Bethel Music, the worship ministry of Redding, CA-based Bethel Church, has grown over the last four years from being a local church music ministry to becoming a global outreach featuring a cadre of songwriters and worship leaders, and both online and on-campus worship schools. With the exponential growth […]
Church leaders speak out as violence swells in South Sudan
Originally published in Worldmag.com Church leaders from the Episcopal, Catholic, and Presbyterian churches have asked to mediate between opposing parties in South Sudan’s latest round of infighting in its army. In a statement read by Archbishop Paulino Lukudu of the Catholic Church, the clergy asked the two parties in […]
Prince Charles criticises ‘organised persecution’ of Middle East Christians
By World Watch Monitor The Prince of Wales, heir to the British throne, has added his voice to those calling for an end to the persecution of Christians in the Middle East. After a visit to the London cathedral of the Syriac Orthodox Church, Prince Charles said he was “deeply […]
Penalty reduced for burning Bible
Originally published in Agenzia Fides An Egyptian appeals court has rejected the appeal of Imam Ahmad Abdullah Mahmoud against his imprisonment and sentencing for burning a Bible. This was announced by Egyptian sources consulted by Fides Agency. The Salafi preacher’s appeal, however, has had the effect of reducing the sentence […]