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Religious groups feel the pinch of government shutdown
The Washington National Cathedral’s west center tympanum, bishop’s garden, bishop’s lawn, south side, south facade and central tower. (August 10, 2012) Photo by Craig Stapert/courtesy Washington National Cathedral By Kevin Eckstrom, Cathy Lynn Grossman, Sarah Pulliam Bailey, David Gibson, Adelle M. Banks and Katherine Burgess WASHINGTON (RNS) — As the government […]
Read More >Interview: Malcolm Gladwell on his return to faith while writing “David and Goliath”
Malcolm Gladwell speaks at PopTech! 2008 conference. (Photo courtesy Kris Krüg via Wikimedia Commons) (RNS) / Sarah Pulliam Bailey — Author Malcolm Gladwell may not be known for writing on religion. His New York Times best-selling books “The Tipping Point,” “Outliers,” “Blink” and “What the Dog Saw” deal with the unexpected twists in […]
Read More >Navy chaplains to receive more training on sexual abuse
Leslie, (left), a professor at Eden Theological Seminary, talks with Matthew Goetz, a student in her class on chaplains and military sexual assault called “Equipping the Spirits.” The Navy just hired Leslie to begin training chaplains. (Photo by Christian Gooden/St. Louis Post-Dispatch) ST. LOUIS (RNS) / Tim Townsend — Kristen Leslie began her 2003 […]
Read More >World sport, political & religious leaders come together for the third-annual ‘Unity of Faiths’ festival
London stood united last weekend when a series of events brought individuals from all backgrounds together…
Read More >Healthy conflict resolution
Conflicts occur in some of our best-run organizations. Christians and Christian organizations experience conflict likely at the same rate as any other group or organization. Resource allocations, communication deficiencies, economics, environmental stress, confusion over roles and responsibilities are just some of the likely reasons for conflict and each can damage an otherwise healthy organization. While […]
Read More >Dr. Jerry A. Johnson selected as President & CEO of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB)
NRB / MANASSAS, Va. — The Board of Directors of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Jerry A. Johnson as the association’s new President & CEO. Dr. Johnson was unanimously elected by the NRB Board of Directors on October 1 after being vetted by the Presidential Search Committee […]
Read More >Faith leaders denounce brinkmanship as budget, debt ceiling deadlines loom
WASHINGTON/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — On the eve of a possible shutdown of the U.S. government, religious leaders denounced the political brinkmanship prevailing in Congress yesterday. “Shutting down the government will do real damage,” said the Rev. David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World, speaking at a press conference on Mon., Sept. 30. “Risking our nation’s creditworthiness […]
Read More >WEB-EXCLUSIVE ARTICLE: Walmart and McDonalds have apps. Why doesn’t your church?
If you don’t have an app for your church, you’re missing out on one of the key ways to communicate effectively with people today.
Read More >Churches may pay less under Obamacare
By Bob Allen ASSOCIATED BAPTIST PRESS — A new program designed to make it easier to buy health insurance for small businesses has potential to become a major source of medical coverage for church staff and employees, says Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Church Benefits Board President Gary Skeen. The Small Business Health Options Plan is part […]
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