On weekdays, images of Christ are covered in the classrooms at Avondale Pattillo United Methodist Church. Bibles are tucked away and crosses are stashed so public school students can learn in a neutral zone. To the government-supported tenant International Community School, the church is a landlord, not a gateway to salvation. The campus is safe... Continue Reading

Apple Computer has rejected an iPhone/iPad “app” that had been resubmitted by signers of the Manhattan Declaration, further frustrating Christian leaders who fear the controversy signals a growing societal intolerance of orthodox Christianity. Conservative leaders are now calling the company’s policy “appalling” and suggesting it reflects hostility toward Christian beliefs. At issue is an iPhone/iPad... Continue Reading

The following is an article written by one of the 20 volunteer denominationally-elected Commissioners that serve the Presbyterian & Reformed Joint Commission on Chaplains and Military Personnel (PRJC). The PRJC is the endorsing agent for 6 reformed denominations (see a list of the PRJC denominations at the end of this article). CH (COL) Chris Wisdom... Continue Reading

As it looks to the future, World Vision acknowledges that many challenges lie ahead in the reconstruction and transformation of Haiti. The relief phase, it says, is still far from over. World Vision, one of the most well-known international humanitarian organizations, recently released its one year report on the situation in Haiti which was devastated... Continue Reading

The 2011 GPTS annual conference will be held on March 8 through 10 at Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church in Simpsonville, S.C. The GPTS Spring Theological Conference seeks to address both the theological and practical needs before the church today. Essential to the well-being of the church and the individual Christian is the work of the... Continue Reading

I find these 3 categories helpful to get a good variety of requests as well as push our people to think beyond praying for “Aunt Millie’s dog.” This question was emailed to me in regard to how to inquire about prayer requests for those you might visit in homes. I thought I would address this... Continue Reading

Consider here the positive example of Redeemer Presbyterian in New York City. Redeemer Presbyterian Church Senior Pastor Tim Keller speaks of the importance of the church having “an excellent diaconate that works with those in need within our community.” It’s the season for giving—not only to friends and relatives but to charitable causes and non-profits... Continue Reading

The idea is to train “church medics” to promote basic medical care in the congregations. I believe that the best hope for Haiti is to work through the churches, which is more stable than government or any other institution, to address the country’s profound problems. When I was passing through the Miami airport on my... Continue Reading

The Presbyterian Evangelistic Fellowship Annual Family Evangelism Conference will be held on July 11-16, 2011 at Milligan College in Elizabethton, TN. Following are some details on the conference; more to come. Keep the dates open in your schedules if you plan to attend. The Conference Theme, “Back to Basics – Foundational Principles.” Below is a... Continue Reading

The Mediterranean port, near Israel’s third largest city Haifa, was built by Herod the Great shortly before the birth of Christ and served as the seat of government for Pontius Pilate. A long-lost Roman statue buried for thousands of years has been unearthed by massive winter storms that have lashed the coast of Israel this... Continue Reading