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…
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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 […]
Read More >As denominations decline, numbers of unpaid ministers rise
The Rev. Lori Modesitt (Photo courtesy The Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming) Jeremiah Griffin (left) and Mark Marmon (right) in procession during Ordination on June 15. They are two of 13 people ordained to the diaconate at Christ Church Cathedral. Photo by Carol Barnwell, Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Mark […]
Read More >Capitol Hill Ten Commandments monument toppled by vandals — news conference to be held at site
WASHINGTON /Christian Newswire/ — The only Ten Commandments monument visible on Capitol Hill has been toppled face-down to the ground by vandals. The 850-pound steel reinforced sculpture sits in the front garden of the Honorable William J. Ostrowksi House on Capitol Hill, the headquarters for Faith and Action, a Christian outreach ministry to top-level government […]
Read More >5 reasons Millennials stay connected to church
A controversial topic was reignited this summer when blogger and author Rachel Held Evans wrote a piece about why Millennials leave church.
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