Christians called to be people of 'uncommon sense'

It's difficult to rejoice, pray or even give thanks when facing the world today. But Christians from a wide spectrum of churches were challenged to do just that. "Common sense would say, in the..

Churches study how to be 'Just and Inclusive'

The latest in a series of 'theological conversations' among church bodies in India has underscored the need to be 'Just and Inclusive' by breaking down barriers of the modern society through..

National Council of Churches in India to appoint new general secretary

The National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) is to appoint a new general secretary by the beginning of January 2010. The council is currently inviting applications from qualified candidates..

Church deliberates communal violence bill; want it swiftly enacted

The Christian community Saturday held a national consultation to deliberate on a communal violence bill which it observed must be earliest promulgated into a legislation with certain amends and..

Activists to WCC: Violence continues against women despite many laws

Laws designed to empower and protect women in India have been described as “toothless” by activists who have spoken out against the government’s failure to implement them. Campaigners from..

India's largest evangelical gathering soon to be underway

One of the largest evangelical gatherings in India held once in 10 years is to take place this October in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. Church leaders and representatives of various..