GFA's India Ministry Spreads Gospel Despite Persecution
August 10, 2005
Workers with Gospel for Asia continue ministering in northern India, in spite of severe persecution. In one village in that region, a GFA team was recently attacked during its screening of The Jesus Film, an evangelistic movie about the life of Christ; and each week, the ministry's officials receive several reports of similar attacks against Christ... Full Story...Christian Group Going Native in Gospel Outreach to Tanzanian Tribes
August 10, 2005
Some of the most unreached people groups in Africa will soon have a chance to hear the gospel, thanks to an extreme team organized by Book of Hope International that is now on its way to Northern Tanzania. Full Story...
Troubled Youth Find Father, Mother Figures at Girls and Boys Towns
August 10, 2005
For Jeff Everett, Father's Day isn't quite the same as it is for most dads. Oh, he and his wife Jenny will enjoy their two children, Orian (7) and Olsen (1). But they also serve as surrogate parents for eight teenage girls, residents of Girls and Boys Town (GBT) in Omaha, Nebraska. Everett thrives on the extra attention -- and the responsibility. Full Story...
Pro-Abortion Forces' Latest Outrages Concern Pro-Family Advocates
August 10, 2005
The National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League (NARAL) has launched a half-million dollar ad campaign designed to sink Supreme Court nominee John Roberts' confirmation hopes. The first of these anti-Roberts ads have begun running on television, and Bob Knight of the Culture and Family Institute says they make use of sinister tactics to... Full Story...
Pastor Concerned Over Fallout From Kentucky Minister's Moral Breach
August 10, 2005
A retired conservative United Methodist pastor and Christian author who has been a major contributor to the denomination's debates on the integrity and sanctity of marriage has admitted to having a longtime adulterous affair with a woman in his church. Full Story...
Abstinence Proponent: Planned Parenthood Speaker Got Teen Pregnancy Facts Wrong
August 9, 2005
Abstinence Clearinghouse president Leslee Unruh says the grandson of Planned Parenthood Federation of America founder Margaret Sanger was giving out some questionable statistics last week when he told a Denver, Colorado, group that Planned Parenthood needs a new strategy for addressing teen pregnancy. Full Story...
Parents Cautioned About Multiple Psychiatric Medications for Children
August 9, 2005
A new study finds pediatric polypharmacy -- prescribing two or more psychotropic medications to treat children -- in on the rise. But there is little scientific research to support this very common clinical practice. Full Story...
Campus Crusade Mourns Murdered Bangladeshi Christian Workers, Urges Justice
August 9, 2005
Natives from the South Asian nation of Bangladesh recently held a rally in sympathy for the families of two Christians who were martyred for their work with a Campus Crusade for Christ affiliate group in that country. Full Story...
SBC Official Takes Issue with Jimmy Carter's Comments
August 9, 2005
A leader in the Southern Baptist Convention says he is not surprised by recent remarks made by former President Jimmy Carter alleging the denomination discriminates against women. Full Story...
Pastor Contends Christians Have Obligation to Warn Homosexuals
August 9, 2005
An Ohio pastor says Christians who are silent on the issue of homosexuality are not practicing Christ's love. In his new book, Silent No More, Rod Parsley tackles many issues facing concerned Christians, including the homosexual agenda. Full Story...
Hollywood Producer: 'Let Us Pray'
August 9, 2005
Despite the anti-Christian label attached to Hollywood, more believers are seeking a career in the entertainment industry -- an area they see as a mission field. Full Story...
Church Renewal Advocate: Politics May Cost NCC Its Conservative Constituents
August 9, 2005
A spokesman for a church reform group believes the recent decision by the Antiochian Orthodox Church to leave the National Council of Churches (NCC) may prompt the larger Russian and Greek Orthodox churches to follow suit. Full Story...
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