National Church Administration Day helps congregations deal with dangers of ministry
In the days of the Old Testament, it was the role of the prophet to warn the people of God about impending dangers. In the Christian church of today, that role often falls to the church administrator, whose job it is to foresee threats that would put a congregation at risk—risk of liability, injury, abuse... Continue Reading
Christian University students grieve classmate’s shooting death
“Violence is unacceptable wherever it happens,” Perkins said, adding, “There are lots of hugs and lots of tears. The university is in pain.” Faculty and students at a private Christian university in Elizabeth City, N.C. are reeling after one student shot and killed another after a Sunday afternoon argument escalated. The Oct. 3 shooting at... Continue Reading
Covenant College Student Senate Hosts First Annual Leadership Summit
“The purpose of the conference is to inspire and develop 21st-century Christian leaders. The direction of Christianity in America rests with this new generation.” On October 13-15, 2010, the Student Senate of Covenant College will host its first annual Leadership Summit. “The purpose of the conference is to inspire and develop 21st-century Christian leaders,” says... Continue Reading
Faith Reformed (PCA) in Frederick, MD sending ‘Vision Team’ to Santa Marta, Columbia
“The idea is to capture the vision of how the church might get involved in the work that is going on down there.” For Kathryn Stephens, visiting Colombia is like going home. Stephens lives in Virginia, but worships at the Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church in Frederick. She lived in Colombia for eight years as a... Continue Reading
PLANT! A Church Planting Conference
A little over 25 years ago we at Covenant Life Church had the privilege of sending out a group of friends to plant a new church in the Philadelphia area. Little did we know that the church would grow and mature and plant a number of other churches around Philly and beyond. Now that church,... Continue Reading
Camp Greenwood in Gowen, Michigan announces 2011 calendar, including Early Bird Registration
Camp Greenwood is a ministry of the Presbytery of Lake Michigan. Their vision is to become a self-supporting center, providing Christian camping experiences for youth and adults, using our natural setting in a sustainable way. Camp Greenwood 2011 Camp Greenwood has 2011 schedule set and posted on-line. Save $25 dollars per camper with the Early... Continue Reading
New Walking Trails coming to Belhaven Campus; Neighbors invited to walk
Belhaven University will partner with the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation to further the University’s commitment to fostering healthy life styles for its students, faculty, staff, and the Belhaven community-at-large. Made possible by a $350,000 grant from the Foundation, the key components of the effort revolve around the development of two walking... Continue Reading
Common English Bible (CEB) translation joins what Christianity Today calls ‘The Good News Glut”
Leland Ryken {of} Wheaton College…labeled the CEB’s title “ironic,” saying numerous versions have created a lack of common understanding of scripture. With the proliferation of Bibles, the public has become confused…” With the Common English Bible (CEB) officially entering a crowded translation market, five mainline publishing houses producing the new version hope initial New Testament... Continue Reading
Spirituality a ‘Critical Part’ of Counseling, Says Veteran Trainer
Spirituality is a “critical part” of counseling, according to veteran trainer Ron Kallmier. “There is a deep cry in the human spirit for something outside themselves, for help outside themselves, for meaning outside themselves,” the Australian counselor told The Christian Post. The former director of training at CWR, Kallmier is in Singapore training Christian counselors... Continue Reading
Refo500 Conference in North America at Southern Baptist Seminary: A Stirring Success
Dr. Albert Mohler gave a stirring plenary address on “The Reformation as Incomplete Project: Continuing Challenge for a Postmodern Church.” A growing international network of leaders, scholars, and pastors, focusing on the abiding significance of the Reformation, held an enthusiastic conference at the campus of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, September 27-28. The... Continue Reading
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