Christians need to give time and love to vulnerable people

If Christians want to save people then they have to be prepared to spend time with them. That was the message from the founder of Street Pastors at the organisation’s inaugural conference..

Now, Mizoram church against birth control policy

Another Christian-dominated state has followed suit Kerala by staunchly denouncing birth control measures of the government. Mizoram's largest church last week came out strongly against the policy..

Four men ordained priests in significant ceremony: Kandhamal

Kandhamal had reasons to cheer on Wednesday when four men were ordained as priests in a Christian ceremony, first of its kind since violence rocked the district last August. In the religious..

Blair helps dedicate new baptism centre in Jordan

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has helped dedicate a Christian baptism centre in Jordan. Blair, who founded a faith foundation after leaving office, commended the Jordanian King Abdullah..

Missionary remembered as church turns 150

A special thanksgiving service was held on Sunday to mark 150 years of Anderson Church in Parrys, Chennai. The Church of South India (CSI) held the service presided by Rev V Devasahayam, in memory..

Lutherans report global increase in members

Member churches of the Lutheran World Federation reported a worldwide net increase of 161,792 individual members in 2008. Most of the increase came from Asia, but member churches in Africa, Latin..