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Conference Offers Technology Tactics for Business, Ministry and Teaching; Michael Hyatt to Keynote Biola Digital »

LA MIRADA, CA/Christian Newswire/ — Bestselling author and social media expert Michael Hyatt will headline the upcoming Biola Digital conference at Biola University — a three-day conference that aims to help attendees use digital technology thoughtfully and successfully in business, ministry and the classroom. The conference, which runs June 4-6,…

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Journey Church to Hold Prayer Vigil for Tornado Victims, Serving as ‘Hub’ for Local Relief Efforts »

NORMAN, OK/PRNewswire/ — An Oklahoma congregation located just three miles from the suburbs devastated by Monday’s tornadoes is holding a night of prayer and worship for victims and supporters this evening. The event will take place at 7 p.m. at Journey Church, 3801 Journey Parkway in Norman, OK. It will…

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UMCOR Assists Tornado Victims in Oklahoma »

NEW YORK/PRNewswire/ — United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), the relief and development arm of The United Methodist Church, has been in contact with local partners after a mile-wide tornado claimed dozens of lives and injured hundreds in Moore, Oklahoma on Monday. Greg Forrester, the executive in charge of U.S.…

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Don’t Surrender the Summer »

Can churches grow in the summer? Of course they can.…

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Moore, Oklahoma: Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Chaplains Deployed Following Tornado Tragedy »

CHARLOTTE, N.C./Christian Newswire/ — Crisis-trained chaplains with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team are being deployed to Moore, OK, the suburb of Oklahoma City that sustained a direct hit from a massive two-mile wide tornado earlier today. Dozens of people were killed, and many more are wounded or missing in…

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Evangelical Leader Notes Wide Support for International Religious Freedom Ambassador as State Department Releases IRF Report Today »

WASHINGTON, May 20, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ — The Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck (pronounced “Shank”), president of the Washington-based National Clergy Council and chairman of the Evangelical Church Alliance International, will be present at the State Department today when Secretary of State John Kerry and U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom,…

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Pope Francis to ‘Launch’ New Mobile App Entitled MISSIO: World News Through the Eyes of the Church, in Eight Languages »

ROME / Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States / Christian Newswire/ — On the Friday before Pentecost Sunday, Pope Francis is set to “unlock” a new media initiative of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States — MISSIO App. “This App is a way for the Church and…

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Good Steward Awards Past Winners »

returning this December — celebrated churches that demonstrated best practices in the areas of FACILITIES, FINANCE, FUNDRAISING, LEADERSHIP, SAFETY & SECURITY and TECHNOLOGY.…

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Cancer Treatment Centers of America Embraces Patients’ Christian Faith as a Part of Its Commitment to “Providing Care That Never Quits®” »

SCHAUMBURG, IL/INFINITY CONCEPTS, LLC —Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) provides state-of-the-art, integrative cancer care that combines advanced technology with a personalized approach. At CTCA, patients receive continuous care from a dedicated team, including oncologists, surgeons, radiologists and integrative care clinicians, as well as a committed pastoral care team who…

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National Salvation Army Week To Be Celebrated With Gift Of $100,000 Disaster Response Unit From FedEx At The 911th Airlift Wing »

CARNEGIE, PA/PRNewswire-USNewswire — Today, in celebration of the 60th National Salvation Army Week, FedEx is donating a custom $100,000 Disaster Response Unit (DRU) to The Salvation Army — the first vehicle of its kind to be used in Western Pennsylvania. The new DRU will help Salvation Army workers and volunteers…

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How to ruin a sermon (or not) »

By Bill Wilson, ABPNews.com ASSOCIATED BAPTIST NEWS — Good preaching comes in a myriad of forms in a multitude of settings. Don’t let anyone fool you: there is no one way to preach a sermon, as the diversity of styles that have developed over the last 2,000 years attest. There…

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Grand Canyon University Celebrates Largest Graduating Class In Its History »

A jubilant graduate shares his thoughts during Grand Canyon University's commencement ceremony. GCU conferred more than 16,100 degrees, the most in its 64-year history. (PRNewsFoto/Grand Canyon University)…

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LEADERSHIP

No-nonsense Leadership

“Surprisingly smooth” is how Rob Cizek — executive pastor and an Emmy Awards-winning TV news director — describes his transition from the newsroom to the church world. …

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Why I might just become a believer

Recently, I received a letter from the owner of Marco’s Pizza in my neighborhood. The big, bold heading screamed, “WE MISS YOU!” Evidently, the store was tracking my “attendance” and noticed I hadn’t placed an order in weeks. The letter doubled as a “VIP Certificate” — obviously, a marketing tactic…

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RISK MANAGEMENT

Creating a healthy control environment

At LifeChurch.tv, risk management strategies are in place to protect information, financial assets and non-cash, intangible resources.…

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How to avoid hazards on the stage

By Mark Mohler Churches conduct different types of live performances especially during the holidays – ranging from small plays to elaborate theatrical productions. There are many things to consider, including stage construction, painting of the set and scenery, costume design and rehearsals. There are also numerous hazards that come along…

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