Posts Tagged ‘support’
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Midwest pastor, missions team kidnapped, robbed in Guatemala
The pastor of a small church in the upper Midwest and his missions team were kidnapped, beaten and robbed on the first day of a 14-day missions trip to Guatemala.
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US to give $30 million in aid to Syria
The U.S. says it is providing $30 million in extra humanitarian aid for those affected by the Syrian conflict.
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Evangelical coalition rallies behind family planning
A coalition of evangelicals is calling on fellow Christians to support access to family planning across the world, saying it does not conflict with evangelical opposition to abortion.
Arts & Culture
Russian punk rock band’s jail sentences highlight Russian split
The bright balaclavas of the Russian punk rock band Pussy Riot have circled the globe. But how are their protests against Russian President Vladimir Putin in a Moscow cathedral and their convictions in court playing at home? ...
Arts & Culture
Sports bibles to be free at London 2012 Olympic village
Athletes taking part in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will have access to free copies of the Bible and Scripture portions, thanks to an initiative by Bible Society.
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Study: Pastors’ concerns for others may harm their own health
Most members of the clergy are taught to put the physical and spiritual needs of others first, but that self-denial may be harmful to their own health, according to a new Duke University study.
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UK Christians who faced disciplinary measures at work look to synod for support
Christians in the United Kingdom who faced religious discrimination by employers and professional bodies for witnessing for their faith are to attend the Church of England’s General Synod in York this Sunday, urging the State ...
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Christian communicators support indigenous radio project in Peru
The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) has chosen as one of its project partners in 2012 an organization in Peru that helps indigenous people find their voices in a society that often ignores them.
Evangelicals stand up for the EPA on climate change issue
On Sunday, the Evangelical Environmental Network will be running TV spots in key areas -- Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Missouri and in Washington D.C. -- asking viewers to tell their Senators "tha...
Samaritan’s Purse UK, Department for International Development partner to save children, mothers in Uganda
Supported by UKaid from the Department for International Development, UK charity Samaritan’s Purse has launched a maternal child health project in Uganda that will drastically improve the life expectancy of children under five...