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Government defends church singing ban
The Bishop of London has said she will continue to press the Government on lifting the ban on congregational singing in churches, while the Bishop of Leeds has challenged "inconsistencies" in the restrictions.

St Ebbe's church minister to be ordained in the CofE
The 'remainer' strategy for conservative evangelicals in the Church of England seems to be growing stronger with the news that the senior minister of a church plant from St Ebbe's, Oxford is soon to be ordained in Christ Church Cathedral.

JD Greear tells Southern Baptists not to be like Pharisees
Outgoing Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear made the comments in an address to 15,000 Southern Baptists meeting in Nashville, Tennessee.

Evangelical leaders react to Israel's new prime minister
Israel's new government that pushed out former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after over a decade in power has received praise and condemnation from prominent pro-Israel evangelicals, with many saying they will continue to support Israel no matter who is in charge.

The lasting contribution of Francis Schaeffer
Francis Schaeffer cared about the world, he cared about truth, he cared about people. Do we?

Jerry Falwell Jr wants Liberty University to drop $40m lawsuit
Disgraced former president and chancellor of Liberty University, Jerry Falwell Jr., wants leaders of the evangelical institution founded by his father to stop apparently trying to ruin his reputation and publicly shame him after resigning in the wake of an explosive sex scandal last summer.

'Real-life Jonah' survives being caught in whale's mouth
A lobster diver found himself trapped in the mouth of a humpback whale in an account that has echoes of the biblical story of Jonah.

Tim Keller says cancer outlook is 'extremely encouraging'
Tim Keller has more good news to share in his fight against pancreatic cancer.

Boris Johnson quotes Psalm 14 in response to question about faith
The Prime Minister hinted at his belief in God over the weekend but refused to be drawn on whether he was a practising Catholic.

London City Mission gives thanks after missing missionary safely found
London City Mission worker Tyson Bradley has been found safe after being reported missing over the weekend.

London City Mission asks for prayer for missing missionary
A London City Mission (LCM) worker has been reported missing, prompting calls for prayer from the charity.

Family of Christian blogger and 3 children killed in horrific crash lean on faith after inquest
A horrific car crash in which a Christian blogger and her three children died may have been down to fatigue or distraction, an inquest has heard.

Orphaned son of asylum seeker granted indefinite leave to remain after Church campaign
The Home Office has listened to the appeals of the Church of Scotland and others, and told a 13-year-old orphan he can stay in the UK permanently.

Christian conductor and Street Pastors recognised in Queen's birthday honours
The founder of the orchestra at All Souls Langham Place is among the Christians to be recognised in the Queen's birthday honours.

Justin Bieber's wife Hailey says their happy marriage is down to their shared Christian faith
She also admitted it had been "really difficult" to be committed to both her Christian faith and her work as a model "without it looking like I'm compromising everything."

Scottish Churches in historic joint declaration
The Church of Scotland and Scottish Episcopal Church have signed a historic declaration opening the door to deeper cooperation and more shared ministry.