Category - pentecostal

Pentecostal leader greets world Christian gathering as a new beginning

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:56:05 +0000

A prominent US Pentecostal leader has hailed a world gathering that has been described as bringing together the broadest range of Christian traditions ever assembled at a global meeting, saying that it is "a new Pentecost".

Global Christian Forum is 'most diverse Christian gathering ever'

staff writers — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:55:00 +0000

A unique gathering of high level church leaders starting on Tuesday 6 November 2007 near Nairobi, Kenya, features the broadest range of Christian traditions ever represented at a global meeting, says its organisers.

European pan-church assembly seeks a fresh unity impetus

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 01:01:45 +0100

Representatives of Europe's main Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican churches say they hope a six-day ecumenical assembly in the Romanian city of Sibiu will give a new impetus to the movement for Christian unity - and enable them to meet today's challenges.

Manchester church workers aim to take on local gun crime

staff writers — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 18:31:12 +0100

Church leaders in Manchester are calling a meeting with community leaders and other agencies to discuss what many see as a worrying growth of gun crime in the region. But the issue remains one of credibility and practical alternatives

Christians seek common code of conduct on religious conversion

staff writers — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:58:03 +0100

With Evangelical and Pentecostal representatives joining an 8-12 August consultation in Toulouse, the joint Vatican-WCC study process on religious conversion has moved one step closer to its goal of a common code of conduct.

Pentecostal pastor defiant over attacks on Indian Christians

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:13:53 +0100

Two months after being brutally assaulted by Hindu fundamentalists in the presence of television crews, Indian Christian Pastor Walter Masih says he is determined to continue his ministry.

Latin American churches stand firm on social justice agenda

Ecumenical News International — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:17:24 +0000

Churches in Latin America are engaging positively with Pentecostals, but not back-peddling on social justice