Christian Today

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Christian Today

The October 22, 2007 homepage of
Christian Today
Type Daily Christian newspaper
Format Online
Owner Christian Today Limited
Publisher Andrew Clark
Founded 2000
Headquarters London, UK
Website: www.christiantoday.com www.christiantoday.co.uk

Christian Today is a trans-denominational Christian newspaper, with offices in cities across the world, and International Headquarters in London, UK. [1]

The newspaper was established in 2000 to serve the Christian community from all denominations worldwide. It distributes religious news in English on a daily basis electronically to national, international and religious media, church leaders and organisations and to all who are interested. It now produces special edition print versions of its newspaper.

Noticeable supporters and contributors [2] to the publication include: Rev David Coffey, President of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA); Dr Tony Sargent, Principle of International Christian College in Glasgow, Scotland, as well as Director of Operation Mobilisation, AIM and Elam Ministries; Dr Nigel Wright, Principal of Spurgeon’s College in London, and former President of the BUGB; Dr Jonathan Oloyede, Senior Associate Pastor of Glory House Church in London; Rev Katei Kirby, CEO of the African & Caribbean Evangelical Alliance (ACEA), and on the Board of Trustees of Premier Christian Media Group; Rev Malcolm Duncan, Leader of the Faithworks movement; Captain Jim Currin, Executive Secretary of the Group for Evangelisation (GFE).

Christian Today also is supported by some of the most well-known contributors to Gospel Music in the world. With supporters and contributors including: Darlene Zschech, Renowned singer- songwriter; Worship pastor of Hillsong Church Sydney, Australia; Ron Kenoly, Legendary Christian worship leader; Two-time Dove Award nominee; Rebecca St James, Christian pop/rock singer-songwriter, published author, and Grammy Award winner; Brenton Brown, worship pastor at Oxford Vineyard UK and Coordinator of the Vineyard (UK) Worship Development Team; Matt Summerfield, Executive Director of Crusaders, one of the largest youthwork organisations in the UK; Andy Flannagan, Youth For Christ's National Songwriter/Worship leader, with songs featured at various events and outlets such as Spring Harvest, New Wine, Greenbelt, Soul Survivor, and BBC radio and television.

The newspaper's contribution to Christianity was acknowledged when it was awarded ‘Best Christian News and Reviews Site’ in 2007 [3] at the Premier Christian Blog and Web Awards held in London, UK.

The publication regularly contributes as a media commentator and analyst on local, national, and international levels, including BBC Television, BBC Radio, Channel 4, and Sky News.

Christian Today works with a wide range of Christian movements including the Micah Challenge [4], the Global Day of Prayer [5], and the European Evangelical Alliance [6]. It is also a Global Partner of the [7] of the World Evangelical Alliance.

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  1. ^ Christian Today > Contact Us
  2. ^ Christian Today
  3. ^ Premier Christian Blog Awards http://www.christianblogawards.com/
  4. ^ Micah Challenge UK http://www.micahchallenge.org.uk/members/organisations.htm
  5. ^ Global Day of Prayer London http://gdoplondon.com/
  6. ^ European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) http://www.europeanea.org/
  7. ^ World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) http://www.worldevangelicals.org/members/globalpartners.htm