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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 […]

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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.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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Does the church bake sale threaten your tax-exempt status?

In this modern era, many churches are offering more and more services to its congregants to attract new members, retain established members and create revenue to operate the church or fund its programs. Common examples may include a bookstore or coffee bar. As a general rule, a church is not taxed on its income or revenues from an activity that is substantially related to the religious or charitable purposes of the organization.

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Lutherans deciding on new role allowing gay ordained clergy

Over a period of years the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America has been working on a social statement on sexuality now named “Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust.” That report and its recommendations are coming before the churchwide assembly, August 17-22, in Minneapolis.

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