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

For the third time in the past two years, a Belhaven University (a Presbyterian liberal arts institution in Jackson, Mississippi) alum has signed a pro football contract. They added football a few years ago after adding ballet to their list of majorsJ Blazer football player Cordario Calvin has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. Calvin, who... Continue Reading

According to World Vision staff, when the after-school program was first introduced in this area, the children were withdrawn, quiet, fearful. Many came from homes similar to the one we stopped at on the way in. Now the kids stay for hours, attracting curious parents and siblings who watch with smiles from the sides. The... Continue Reading

Every time that I see my Greek professor, who is now retired (Dr. George W. Knight III) I bow down to him and kiss his ring! He always winces, draws his hand back, and tells me, “Mike, get up from there, boy!” My dearest pastoral students in Christ: As many of you are just beginning... Continue Reading

A federal appeals court ruling could significantly diminish public university religious groups’ ability to restrict membership and leadership to students who agree with their teachings. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday (Aug. 2) that San Diego State University (SDSU)’s nondiscrimination policy for officially recognized campus groups is constitutional and does not violate the... Continue Reading