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BLOGS, Ken Behr Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Over the years, businesses intentionally embraced the
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Billy Graham hospitalized, in stable condition
Latest News Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Evangelist Billy Graham has been hospitalized, potentially with pneumonia, and is in stable condition, according a hospital statement.
Occupy movement offers opportunity for clergy
Latest News Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011He saw it as an opportunity to be present as a pastor and a peacemaker and went appropriately garbed in his clerical robes, stole and cross. When confrontation threatened, he said he felt called to be a buffer between the police and the protesters marching through Seattle’s downtown.
SBC Call to Prayer coming in January
Latest News Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011In January, Southern Baptists are again being called to a time of prayer and spiritual awakening. The Southern Baptist Convention Call to Prayer is an opportunity to focus on praying missionally.
Ten bad work habits to kick
BLOGS, Sam Rainer III Monday, November 21st, 2011
We all struggle with bad habits; at home; at work; privately and publically. Church leaders are no exception. Allow me to share a few of these bad habits through the lens of church life. We can harm otherwise fruitful ministry with these character foibles. Here’s a list of ten bad habits to consider kicking.
Budget advised for bishops: $90 million
Latest News Monday, November 21st, 2011The United Methodist Church’s top legislative body next spring will take up a recommended 2013-16 budget of more than $90 million to support the denomination’s 157 active and retired bishops.
Urban engagement sparks partnership
Latest News Friday, November 18th, 2011In an effort to enhance the reach of NAMB’s Send North America strategy, the mission board is embarking on a partnership with The Rebuild Initiative.
Ask for directions
BLOGS, Mike Klockenbrink Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
Direction, not intention, determines destination.
Charitable giving stays strong
Latest News Wednesday, November 16th, 2011The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) announced today that cash charitable giving to ECFA members continues to be very strong, totaling $9.38 billion last year, a 5.8 percent increase from the 2009 level of $8.87 billion.
Pastors: Porn a big problem among members
Latest News Friday, November 11th, 2011Most pastors believe pornography has adversely impacted the lives of their church members, but almost half cannot estimate what percentage of their congregation views porn.
