Last year, a National Association of Evangelicals Generation Forum held at Wheaton College addressed the goal of reducing the abortion rate both inside and outside the church as it also released its helpful study document Theology of Sex. Wheaton College provost Stanton L. Jones spoke about how churches could deepen and refocus their message about... Continue Reading

Many folks know that Chick-fil-A, which recently kicked up a controversy by giving food to a group opposed to gay marriage, has a proud Christian identity. But there are plenty of other name-brand companies that have intensely religious sides – even if they’re not always visible to consumers. After getting more suggestions from readers and... Continue Reading

In the city where the Civil War began, 150 pastors from both black and whilte churches gather to discuss the concept of Christian slavery. When the Rev. Dallas Wilson Jr., a black Episcopal vicar on Charleston’s impoverished east side, first heard the concept of Christian slavery he couldn’t believe the message. “That’s an affront,” he... Continue Reading

Take this quiz: — If your church could make free public announcements to thousands of your own members’ friends, would you do it? — If there was a simple way to help members and guests feel more connected to your church, would you use it? Small and large churches across our nation are effectively using... Continue Reading

The one-hour session will offer clergy an overview of the numerous changes they need to consider to file accurate 2010 income tax returns and to minimize their taxes. In addition to reviewing the recent tax changes, Hammar and Busby also will answer questions asked live by webinar participants. Attorney and CPA Richard Hammar, along with... Continue Reading

Philip Jenkins, one of the top U.S. religion writers and an authority on the rapid growth of Christianity in Africa and Asia, spoke on the growth of “global Christianity” at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. These times we live in have been called a lot of things. But perhaps the most surprising description came Sunday... Continue Reading

To remind members they are not alone in their faith, Greek IV holds fellowships across the different campuses, providing a meeting place for these brothers and sisters to encourage each other on how to live out this new lifestyle together. “It’s not just a weekend experience, but a continual community as well,” Holmer explained. Hundreds... Continue Reading

Get excited. The Chalmers Center has gone local. The Center a training ground for economic development based at Covenant College, is partnering with local churches to bring its brand of economic development to Chattanooga. In the past, up to 80% of the Chalmers Center’s work has been internationally focused, providing economic development curricula for missionaries... Continue Reading

The press release said: Dr. Tim Keller to speak at Belhaven University. Which in and of itself is a pretty big story. But I got curious to find out how this event really came about. That’s where Joe Hickman and Chad Smith fit in. Here’s the lead paragraph from the Christian Newswire email (a service... Continue Reading

Reformed theologian John Piper agreed with Chan, challenging pastors to examine all of those aspects in their lives. He went further to say plainly, “It’s either give up on Him and go sell insurance … or say ‘I trust you [God].'” And addressing those who ask whether prayer makes a difference if God is sovereign... Continue Reading