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Judge: NYC churches can meet in schools

A federal judge has handed New York City churches a major victory, issuing a preliminary injunction that will allow congregations to meet in schools while the lawsuit proceeds — that is, unless the city wins on appeal.

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‘Global Baptist’ led the top 20 name suggestions

he task force that studied changing the name of the Southern Baptist Convention received 586 distinct name suggestions, with “Global Baptist Convention” leading the way and “Great Commission Baptist Convention” — similar to the informal name that was chosen — ranking in the Top 5, an analysis shows.

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Iran pastor facing execution any day, but supporters still hopeful

The White House Thursday increased the international pressure on Iran to release a Christian pastor sentenced to death, as several reports seemed to confirm his execution order had been issued.

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Ed Stetzer: Changing names is good, changing actions is better

his week an administrative committee for my denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention, approved a recommendation that the SBC adopt the informal name of “Great Commission Baptists.”

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Liquid Church uses pop music in worship service

Liquid Church, one of New Jersey’s fastest growing churches, is making the connection between the subject of chart-topping pop music and what the Bible says about the relationship between God and humanity.

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Mixed blessings in new U.S. church members

United Methodist churches in the United States are weathering a declining membership trend and a difficult economy, which have combined to cause local church spending to decline.

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Ethnic groups offer ideas for vital church

Leaders of five groups that represent the denomination’s ethnic constituencies have some suggestions for increasing the number of vital United Methodist congregations.

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Managerial hurdles

Much debate exists in the academic world on the difference between managers and leaders.

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Defending churches

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I learned a few lessons worth sharing with others in defending

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Church process no guarantee against suits

The filing of a sexual misconduct lawsuit against a United Methodist pastor in civil court does not mean the complaint went unheard by church leaders.

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