End of the Spear Tells of Forgiveness, Reconciliation
January 16, 2006
- Several years ago, Steve Saint stood in front of hundreds of people at a chapel service at JAARS, the legendary missionary organization just south of Charlotte, NC. Saint was there because nearly 50 years earlier, in 1956, his father Nate Saint was killed by members of the Waodani tribe of Ecuador. Full Story...Challenge to 'Secular Intolerance' Defends Rights of Christian Schools
January 16, 2006
- A judge will soon decide whether to toss out a lawsuit that alleges the University of California system engages in viewpoint discrimination against Christian students and schools. Full Story...
More Denver Congregations Join City's Initiative to End Homelessness
January 13, 2006
- More religious congregations in Denver, Colorado, have said they're willing to help homeless families get back on their feet through the city's "One Congregation, One Family" faith-based initiative. Last year, 47 houses of worship joined the program; and on Tuesday, at the urging of Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, 69 more congregations each pled... Full Story...
Some NBC Affiliates Closing the Book on Daniel
January 13, 2006
- A pastor and Christian activist in the Midwest says he's disappointed and surprised that believers in the area weren't more vocal in their protest over a controversial new TV series. Full Story...
Experienced Woman Founds Group for Unexpectedly Expectant Moms Over 40
January 13, 2006
- A Texas woman who was surprised with a pregnancy at age 45 has started a ministry to reach out to other women over 40 who find themselves in a similar situation. Full Story...
Anglican Mission Group Holds Winter '06 Conference in Alabama
January 13, 2006
- While the Episcopal Church USA continues to lose members due to its support for homosexual bishops and same-sex unions, conservative Anglicans are meeting in Alabama this weekend to discuss evangelism goals. Full Story...
Passion 06 Draws 18,000 Students to Nashville
January 13, 2006
- Passion 06, an international college movement, opened Monday, January 2, and concluded on Thursday, January 5, at the Gaylord Entertainment Center (GEC) in downtown Nashville at full conference capacity with 18,000 college students in attendance, who represented all 50 states, as well as 20 different countries. Full Story...
God, Religion ... Whatever -- Are Our Churchgoing Youth Falling Away from the Faith?
January 13, 2006
- No Christian parent wants to hear the words "apostasy" and "my child" uttered in the same sentence, for the very thought that our children may be falling away from Christianity is -- or should be -- terrifying. Full Story...
The Spiritual Challenge of Secular Sports in Glory Road
January 13, 2006
- After sitting for a few minutes in a Disney screening room to see Glory Road, in walked my collaborator on a Bible study guide for the film -- A.C. Green, NBA superstar. Green is a model of discipline both on and off the court. He holds the NBA Ironman record for the most consecutive games played. As a testimony to his Christian commitment, he h... Full Story...
Survey Finds Many Churches Under-Utilizing Internet Technology
January 12, 2006
- A new survey shows that roughly one fourth of U.S. churches have no Internet presence. The research, conducted by Phoenix, Arizona-based Ellison Research, looked at how churches use web technology and found that even churches with access to the Internet are not using it to the fullest. Full Story...
Theology Prof Balks at 'Enforcing Sexual Morality' on Faculty
January 12, 2006
- A theology professor at a Roman Catholic university in St. Paul, Minnesota, is condemning the school's stance against a lesbian couple that teaches at the school. Full Story...
Texas Southern Baptists Successfully Contest Denial of Tax-Exempt Status
January 12, 2006
- Officials in one Texas county have reversed an earlier decision and granted tax-exempt status to property serving as headquarters for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC). Full Story...
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