Union University is one of the top 42 colleges in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The results, released last week in The Chronicle’s fourth annual report on “The Academic Workplace,” are based on a survey of nearly 44,000 employees at 310 colleges and universities.... Continue Reading

The Creation Museum has a new exhibit that aims to debunk the evolutionary theory that an “ape-man” or apelike creature existed. A year in the making, the “Ape Man” exhibit was dedicated this week and joins some 160 other exhibits that illustrate a literal interpretation of the Bible. “There are and always have been –... Continue Reading

A coalition of 23 large non-profit organizations wrote a letter to Congress July 14 expressing concern that reducing or capping the value of itemized deductions for charitable contributions will hurt charities and those who need their services. The coalition’s letter, signed by the leaders of the organizations and sent to Sen. Max Baucus, argues that... Continue Reading

“I really do think decisions like this, ultimately, highlight a reticence in the church to stand up for biblical truth, and they’re coming at a time when we’re going to have to stand up for what we believe. I think there’s a way to stand up. We have to find that way.” Willow Creek Community... Continue Reading

The committee used its most direct language to discuss the future of its corps of chaplains who work outside of the military, in nursing homes and hospitals, and on college campuses, among other assignments. One of the largest social service networks in the United States, working in areas ranging from adoption to disaster relief, faces... Continue Reading

Most readers will be familiar with the story of the police officer who encounters a drunk at night under a street light peering about on his hands and knees. On inquiry, the drunk tells the officer that he is looking for his keys. The officer says “So you think you dropped them around here?” and... Continue Reading

“So far there are only two things that will take time to get used to—the humidity, and, as a bow hunter, the tiny deer compared to the big grain-fed deer of Kansas!” There’s one thing Erskine’s new Vice President for Advancement David Earl can say with certainty: he’s not in Kansas anymore. At least he’s... Continue Reading

60-year-old, International Ministry (founded by Bill Bright) Aims to Increase Relevance and Global Effectiveness with a new name Campus Crusade for Christ in the U.S. is changing its name to Cru. The new name will be adopted in early 2012. The U.S. ministry hopes the new name will overcome existing barriers and perceptions inherent in... Continue Reading

Thus, preaching in the modern church has devolved into the pastor telling stories from his own life. The sermon is still grounded in some biblical text, and there is an attempt to articulate what that text means today. But more and more, pastors begin their sermons and illustrate their points repeatedly from their own lives.... Continue Reading

Can we look forward to a day in our society when we can truly say that there is no black church, white church, etc.? I believe we can, but only if we’re willing to admit that Sunday morning is not “the most segregated day of the week” as much as it is simply a reflection... Continue Reading