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Uganda: Family of Martyrs Killer Apologises

New Vision (Kampala) 3 June 2008 Posted to the web 4 June 2008 Anne Mugisa And Juliet Waiswa Kampala THE family of Mukajjanga Kibuuka Musigula, the chief executioner of the Uganda Martyrs, has apologised to the Church of Uganda, 122 years after he killed the Christians. Namirembe Bishop the Rev. Samuel Balagadde Ssekkadde told pilgrims […]

Church is not doing enough to convert UK Muslims

Church is not doing enough to convert UK Muslims, says bishop By JONATHAN PETRE The Daily Mail [May 29 2008] The Church of England was accused by one of its most senior bishops yesterday of failing in its duty to convert British Muslims to Christianity. The Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali, said […]

Church of England row over Muslim conversion

By George Pitcher, Religion Editor Last Updated: 2:33PM BST 26/05/2008 A row has erupted within the Church of England over calls for British Muslims to be converted to Christianity. The Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali is Britain’s only Asian bishop The Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali, accused the Church of failing in its […]

Alan Hirsch Interview on Small Groups etc.

Small Groups and the Mission of God Alan Hirsch talks about the untapped potential of individuals and small-group communities. Interview with Alan Hirsch “My study of movements has shown me that every Christian carries the potential for world transformation. Even the youngest person or the youngest Christian has within themselves a power beyond belief.” Alan […]

Exaggerated Convert Figures Could Cost Lives

14th May 2008 Converts from Islam to Christianity are increasingly concerned about a number of reports in recent months which have cited astounding statistics on conversion. It is true – and a matter for thankfulness to God – that more Muslims are now coming to Christ than at any other time in history. However, they […]

Voodoo

*Sightings* 5/1/08 Voodoo’s Quest for Respect –Spencer Dew Headlines early last month, announcing the enthronement of what the *New York Times* called “Voodoo’s Pope,” drew attention to one of the world’s most misunderstood and frequently maligned religions. The official title of the newly-created position is “Supreme Chief” or “Supreme Master,” and the figure in question, […]

Christians given best practice guide on prostitution

By staff writers 13 Feb 2008 A Good Practice Guide for local community projects and organisations supporting individuals involved in prostitution has been launched by the National Christian Alliance on Prostitution (NCAP). There are an estimated 80,000 people involved in prostitution in the UK. The guide follows work for many years by communities who have […]

Growth in orthodox Christian faith has roots in Global South

By Richard Land – Sep 5, 2007 We are witnessing a global surge in Christianity. While there was a day when it looked like Christianity might disappear in Western Europe, we are in the midst of an earthshaking transformation of the Christian faith there. And surprisingly enough, its origins are in what is now known […]

What On Earth Is The Great Commission?

Here’s a provocative article just received from a friend who has other articles on this site (use the Google ‘Search this Site’ facility to locate them). THE GREAT COMMISSION I am totally committed to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20. I learned about it when I was a young Christian. For a long time I […]

Faith and Culture Statement

29th January 2008 Barnabas Fund Response to the Yale Center for Faith and Culture Statement (“Loving God and Neighbor Together”…) January 24, 2008 Foreword “A Common Word Between Us and You”: A Path to Progress? Much ink has been spilled in recent years on the subject of interfaith dialogue, and particularly that between Christians, who […]