Articles
Friday, 23 October 2015 17:48
Prayer for steelworkers
Revd Peter Vickers, a chaplain working at a Tata Steel site where 900 jobs are being axed, is asking Christians to pray for those facing uncertainty, saying, ‘You've got fear of what is going to happen;…
Friday, 23 October 2015 17:46
Germany: anti-migrant protests and violence
Every Monday evening thousands gather in front of Dresden’s Opera House carrying German flags and singing nationalist songs. One protester said he fears German traditions are being eroded by Muslims. Elsewhere violent attacks and hate speeches…
Friday, 23 October 2015 17:45
Hungary: Prime Minister Orban calls on EU to change immigration policies
Viktor Orban urged European leaders to change their immigration policies and involve voters in a debate about the continent's future; otherwise they face a political crisis. Hungary built a steel fence along its borders with Serbia…
Friday, 23 October 2015 17:43
Record number of Bibles given out in 2014
Last year saw the highest number of Bibles ever distributed globally by bible societies. Nearly 34 million Bibles were handed out, a 6% rise on 2013; that’s 428.2 million Scriptures distributed. The figure includes full Bibles,…
Friday, 23 October 2015 17:42
Rapid church growth in Iran
The Iranian church is growing with increased momentum, as daily reports indicate. Despite persecution, Iranian Christians are courageously preaching Christ. More than one million Scriptures have been distributed to Iranians since 2003. Believers are involved in…
Friday, 16 October 2015 17:29
Colombia: A possibility of peace
The longest running conflict in the Americas may now have a chance of peace. Historic progress was made recently as Colombia's president and the leader of the FARC rebel group set a six-month deadline to sign…