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Beyond Hollywood: Developing strategic partnerships for Christ
By now I’m relatively familiar with Hollywood. Entertainment’s hub and hometown is just up the I-5 freeway from Friends Church in Orange County, CA where I serve as teaching pastor. In October of 2010 my wife Tammy and I began to minister to a group of Christian entertainment professionals. Since founding their group, {l.a.}god, they have been able to disciple an ever-growing collection of people united in filling a void where they saw a “lack of much needed mentorship and protection from the hazards of the entertainment industry.” Out of {l.a.}god’s mass of talent was born a Christian music label, {l.a.}godMusic, whose namesake band released their debut album Shake the Earth in November 2011.
Read More >Church recovery programs are a safe place for personal growth
Look at your church’s weekend bulletin and you will likely see six, eight, maybe 10 “recovery programs” available, in what may seem more like a clinic than a church, where more is being said about therapy than salvation. But not so, says Liz Swanson and Teresa McBean, authors of a review of such programs in the book Bridges to Grace (Zondervan, 2011). “Recovery programs are absolutely not therapeutically focused,” McBean says. “They are, indeed, often times more about salvation than some of the other areas of the church. A recovery group does not advise, it provides a place for safe storytelling, connecting, and introduction to God. People talk about how God has helped them, and it encourages others. Therapy doesn’t work with recovery — only God can heal these wounds.”
Read More >Christ’s Church of the Valley weds Parkway Christian
In the West Valley of Phoenix, Christ’s Church of the Valley in Peoria resides on a 100-acre campus, and was founded 28 years ago by 63-year-old senior pastor Don Wilson.
Read More >Central Christian’s four campuses
Our Mesa campus moved to its current 33-acre site in October 1986. We have three major buildings and five portable buildings totaling 144,000 square feet. The last permanent building was opened in 1996. We currently see about 3,500 people each weekend on our Mesa campus. Mesa is growing 3 to 5 percent rate per year […]
Read More >Middle East Turmoil: Extended Version
J. Martin Bailey and Betty Jane Bailey have been closely involved with their denomination, the United Church of Christ, for years in missions work throughout the Middle East, most frequently visiting Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Cyprus, and Turkey.
Read More >King James continued
An extended version from the April 2011 magazine King James Version of the Bible remains most influential English translation The translation is noted for its ability to move us – its affective power – and influence through the centuries. Dr. Leland Ryken in an interview with Ronald E. Keener The King James Version of the […]
Read More >C.S. Lewis writings added
An extended version of the April 2011 article C.S. Lewis writings added to new NRSV edition An interview with Dr. Jerry Root By Ronald E. Keener Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) even today is “arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day,” and made his name in literary criticism, children’s literature, fantasy literature, and popular […]
Read More >Best outreach programs
Church Executive is looking for the best Outreach Programs Church Executive magazine is searching for the best / most innovative Church Outreach Programs to feature in a digital showcase that we plan to run in 2011. Please tell us which outreach programs you believe are the very best/most innovative — and whether you helped develop […]
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