Athlete Strait seeks to set straight-and-narrow example

Cody Strait, an outfielder for the Wilmington (Del.) Blue Rocks, has traded red for blue, but his message is still about white—as in Christian purity.

07/29/2008 - By admin

Pastors ask town to ban Sunday morning sports

Ministers from eight local churches in Hanover Township, N.J., are asking officials to ban sports games on Sunday mornings and help restore "sacredness to the Sabbath.”

07/27/2008 - By admin

Report: Religious giving tops $100 billion in 2007

Giving to religious charities and congregations passed the $100 billion mark for the first time in 2007, according to a recent report by the Giving USA Foundation.

07/27/2008 - By admin

Jews, Muslims face challenges in military burials

For the families of Jewish and Muslim members of the armed forces, challenges often arise when religious tradition conflicts with explicit rules that govern U.S. military cemeteries.

07/27/2008 - By admin

Faith Digest: McCain, Obama together at Saddleback

John McCain and Barack Obama will make their first joint appearance of the presidential campaign this month at California pastor Rick Warren’s Saddleback Civil Forum on Leadership and Compassion.

07/25/2008 - By admin

4th Circuit appeals court upholds Va. city’s ‘non-sectarian’ prayers

Sandra Day O'Connor has had her say again on an important church-state decision, in this case saying a Virginia city council's practice of offering non-sectarian prayers does not violate the United States Constitution.

07/24/2008 - By Administrator

Separate identity key to softening hurt for ministers’ spouses

The minister isn’t the only one who bears the pain when a congregation or a group within the church turns on him or her. The spouse does also.

07/18/2008 - By admin

Uncertain times breed anxiety, disrupt churches

Wayne Oakes, minister/church relations consultant for the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, says pastors and staff often become targets for anger when anxiety in uncertain times leads to a sense of insignificance and loss of control.

07/18/2008 - By admin

Wounded ‘soldier of the cross’ scarred by Christian service

After 18 years serving in hot spots around the globe, Kevin Turner finally was wounded in the line of duty—not physically, but emotionally and spiritually.

07/18/2008 - By admin

Rejected ministers need acceptance and help

Statistically, a pastor stands a better chance of being fired than a coach in the National Football League.

07/18/2008 - By admin

Gap between dreams and reality can wound ministers

Ministers’ wounds can cause them to question—or even abandon—their call to ministry. But what wounds a minister?

07/18/2008 - By admin

Mentoring program helps ministers chart true course