British Baptists Receive Honor from Queen

Baptist Christians in Great Britain were recognized recently in the Queen’s Birthday Honors list. Sri Lanka-born Rev. Fred George, former president of the Baptist Union of Great Britain who ministered at East Barnet Baptist Church for 40 years, was named Member...

South African Christians Involved in World Cup

Evangelism, education, media. Christians have been making their presence felt at the World Cup in South Africa in a number of ways.   Local Baptists are seeing the event, which began on June 11 and runs until July 11, as a mission opportunity.   Activities planned by...

Britain’s Christian Aid Slams Soccer Tax Havens

An international development charity has turned its focus on soccer clubs to highlight the tax-haven secrecy that is costing the lives of hundreds of thousands of children in poor countries. Twenty-five clubs are now based offshore, including 15 in the English Premier...

British Politicians Court Christian Vote

With the general election scheduled for May 6, the leaders of Britain’s three main political parties have been canvassing for the Christian vote in recent days. Steve Chalke, a Baptist minister and founder of Faithworks, has interviewed Prime Minister Gordon...