A controversial Calvin College professor whose views about the existence of Adam and Eve became national news chose to retire this year so his studies would not “cause harm or distraction,” the college’s acting provost said. Former theology professor John Schneider brought attention to the college after being quoted in an NPR interview, which followed... Continue Reading

Harlow, the religion professor whose work appeared with Schneider’s, is among those feeling less secure. He said that he knows that there is “a cloud hanging over me” of pressure from religious conservatives to have him fired. Readers of The Banner, the publication of the Christian Reformed Church in North America, reacted instantly to the... Continue Reading

In order to reach educated and professional women, Christian women must be able to articulate what they believe and why. Is the church equipping them? For centuries, women have been the oft-silent underpinnings of church ministry. Mostly volunteers, these female church members made up a behind-the-scenes force that not only greased the gears of the... Continue Reading

Film rejecting modern youth ministry stirs debate. “Divided” is a documentary that seeks to expose age-segregated youth ministry as unbiblical. The film is available online through September. “Divided,” a newly released documentary that criticizes modern youth ministry as unbiblical, has sparked wide debate among Christians. “Divided” is a documentary that seeks to expose age-segregated youth... Continue Reading

Across the nation, religious life behind bars is changing as correctional departments face budget cuts along with other state agencies. Some states like North Carolina have seen outright cuts. In other states, vacancies due to hiring freezes mean no replacements for chaplains who die or retire. RALEIGH, N.C. (RNS) In the two months since North... Continue Reading

The notion of whether or not there is a historical Adam and Eve has been an ongoing debate within the Christian world. Many scholars are finding that their beliefs are costing them their jobs. More and more conservative scholars are concluding that due to overwhelming scientific evidence, they no longer subscribe to the Genesis 2:7... Continue Reading

At the Willow Creek Association’s Global Leadership Summit this afternoon [Aug. 11], senior pastor Bill Hybels confirmed that Howard Schultz withdrew over an online petition calling the Illinois megachurch anti-gay and threatening a boycott. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz will no longer be one of the key speakers at this week’s Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit.... Continue Reading

“The lyric excites me because it places our hope, our assurance, our eternal destiny in the right place—on the solid foundation of Christ. I know in my own life I need reminding continually not to live by my feelings or my circumstances, but by the unchanging truth of the gospel.” Songwriter Stuart Townend grew up... Continue Reading

LG&G Group, LLC, Waxhaw, NC started representing Christian Focus Publications for CBA Bookstores, Independent Christian Bookstores along with Church and Campus Bookstores. LG&G Group, LLC is a marketing and sales company working hand-in-hand with Christian publishers for the past 10 years, advancing them in the market place. LG&G Group, LLC is owned by Barbara and... Continue Reading

“Erskine was a long way from losing our accreditation. Nor was this warning any reflection on the caliber or viability of Erskine’s academic programs—no one’s Erskine degree was compromised or threatened by a one-year warning from SACS.” The transition from his first to second year as president of Erskine College & Theological Seminary culminated in... Continue Reading