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Historic church finds new energy in missions commitment

When churches fall on hard economic times, some congregations reduce the amount they give to missions. A Kentucky Baptist pastor believes they should do the opposite.

09/03/2009 - By Administrator

Missional church reaches out through health care

Mission Frankfort Clinic is a godsend for an average of 40 to 50 uninsured patients who come through its doors to see a doctor or dentist or to get a prescription medicine.

09/03/2009 - By Administrator

Film asks: How did the gospel become so divisive?

In his documentary-style film, Lord, Save Us from Your Followers, which hits theaters nationwide Sept. 25, Dan Merchant marches around the country asking everyone he meets why what he calls the “Gospel of Love” is dividing the nation.

08/27/2009 - By Administrator

John Piper says possible tornado a warning to Lutherans

A Baptist pastor and popular Calvinist author says it was no accident that tornado-force winds hit downtown Minneapolis the same week that the nation's largest Lutheran group was meeting there to debate liberalizing its policies toward gays.

08/20/2009 - By Administrator

Online missionaries search for converts via the Internet

Campus Crusade has sent missionaries to the far corners of the world. Now people are coming to them through its Global Media Outreach ministry.

08/14/2009 - By admin

Faith that sings: Hymns make theology portable

If you know what hymns a congregation is most addicted to, you will be able to infer what, in Christianity, means most to that church.

08/08/2009 - By admin

Musical choice reveals congregationâs theological position

Terry York is willing to bet that if he goes into a Baptist church, sits down and listens, he can tell—long before the preacher speaks—whether the congregation is theologically conservative or moderate.

08/07/2009 - By admin

Faith Digest: Tweet the Wailing Wall

People of all faiths can now send their prayers to the Western Wall, one of Judaism’s most sacred sites, by Twitter.

08/07/2009 - By admin

Interfaith Alliance head calls for new ground rules in same-sex marriage debate

The head of the Interfaith Alliance has called for a new national discussion about marriage not as a religious institution but a civil right.

07/30/2009 - By Administrator

Christian coach says Muslim principal fired him over religion

A legendary high school wrestling coach in Michigan has filed a federal lawsuit claiming he was fired by a Muslim principal for his Christian beliefs.

07/29/2009 - By Administrator

Training the next generation of ministers

Many observers say the formulaic approach to seeking ministerial leadershiphas broken down, in part because of changing expectations among congregations.

07/24/2009 - By admin

NFLâs Ben Utecht playing for an audience of One

By balancing roles as a Christian musician and NFL player, Cincinnati Bengals’ tight-end Ben Utecht desires to spread the gospel by the example he sets on and off the field.

07/23/2009 - By admin