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King James continued

An extended version from the April 2011 magazine King James Version of the Bible remains most influential English translation The translation is noted for its ability to move us – its affective power – and influence through the centuries. Dr. Leland Ryken in an interview with Ronald E. Keener The King James Version of the [...]

C.S. Lewis writings added

An extended version of the April 2011 article C.S. Lewis writings added to new NRSV edition An interview with Dr. Jerry Root By Ronald E. Keener Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) even today is “arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day,” and made his name in literary criticism, children’s literature, fantasy literature, and popular [...]

SBC annual convention: Great Commission focus, more fellowship, no night sessions

“A Great Commission People with a Great Commandment Heart” will provide the focus for a June 14-15 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Phoenix that will be more compact and offer more opportunities for fellowship.

Supreme Court decision on RLUIPA has far reaching consequences for churches

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision April 20, 2011 in Sossamon v. Texas is likely to have significant ramifications for churches, temples, mosques and other religious organizations, according to expert religious land use attorney Daniel P. Dalton.

Lack of Bible literacy is spotlighted

Despite what would appear to be a Scripture saturation of biblical proportions, the “No. 1 predictor of spiritual maturity [according to a study by LifeWay Research] is reading the Bible on a daily basis [but] only 16 percent of churchgoers read the Bible daily and 25 percent of churchgoers don’t read the Bible at all,” Guthrie said at the April 15-16 conference at Union University in Jackson, Tenn.

VA Anglicans hold fast to historic faith as property tax trial begins

The seven Anglican District of Virginia (ADV) congregations that are parties to the church property case brought by The Episcopal Church and the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia will present opening arguments today in the Fairfax County Circuit Court.

Church’s Easter video goes viral

It’s unlike any Baptist-produced Easter video you’ve ever seen, and it’s gotten more than 300,000 views on YouTube — and lots of positive feedback from around the world.

EPA launches faith-based and neighborhood partnerships initiative

Administrator Lisa P. Jackson today announced the formation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (FBNP) initiative.

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Leading by asking

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Leaders do not have all the answers. And if leaders




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