Sex books sales increase in Christian bookstores reported
There\'s been no shortage of Christian books on the topic of sex in recent months, and Christians across the United States are buying them up in order to spice up their marriages..
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Church of Ireland upholds traditional marriage
The General Synod of the Church of Ireland has passed a motion upholding marriage as a union between one man and one woman.
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Survey looks at experience of Christian singles
A dating site has begun a major in-depth survey into Christian singles in an effort to understand their experiences within the church.
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Call for prayer for peace in Sudan and South Sudan
Refugee pastors are asking Christians to pray for peace between Sudan and South Sudan.
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Assemblies of God officially announces opposition to Obama's support towards homosexual marriage
One of the largest Pentecostal denominations in the United States has officially announced its opposition to President Barack Obama\'s stance on same-sex marriage.
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Culture discipling people better than the church
The church is facing tough competition for the time and attention of young people in an increasingly digital world, warns Jason Gardner.
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New archaeological discovery confirms biblical King David as historical figure
An archaeologist from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem says he has discovered cultic shrines dating back to the time of the biblical King David, which may provide clarity to some obscure building references in the Bible.
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Lausanne Movement names South African leader new honorary chair
The Lausanne Movement Board of Directors has unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Michael Cassidy (Pietermaritzburg, South Africa) as Honorary Chair of the Movement. Lausanne Movement Executive Chairman Doug Birdsall says Cassidy embodies the "spirit of Lausanne" and, "is a global statesman and advocate for reconciliation and for Christian unity, while at the same time a persuasive evangelist who has been used on every continent for the cause of world evangelization."
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UK Baptists told to preach more Jesus and give less motivational speaking
The church must put Jesus back at the centre of its message, Agu Irukwu told Baptists last night.
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Methodist top ruling body rejects amendment to doctrine that declares homosexuality as sin
The United Methodist Church\'s General Conference, the denomination\'s top legislative body, voted Thursday by a 61 percent majority against adopting an amendment that would have altered language declaring homosexuality as sinful in official church doctrine.
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Anglican lay reader kept from pulpit over gay marriage stance
An Anglican lay reader has been told to refrain from ministry after he encouraged parishioners to sign a petition defending traditional marriage.
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Baptists celebrate 400th anniversary in London
Celebrations are taking place in London this week to mark 400 years since the founding of the first Baptist church in Britain.