Some information in our original story on the start up of this newest Ligonier venture http://bit.ly/bopPz1 was incorrect, and additional information is included below. We originally reported: This core faculty will be joined by other teachers, to include Dr. Paul Helm, Dr. Stephen Nichols, Dr. Duncan Rankin, and Dr. R.C. Sproul Jr. Actually, these four... Continue Reading

I recently spent a day on the set of Courageous, the fourth film being made Sherwood Baptist Church for my story today on this new trend. There I met several of the actors in the films, including associate pastor, scriptwriter, producer and actor Alex Kendrick who explained why they have chosen this ministry. The first... Continue Reading

Kentucky law allows an inmate at least one visit per week by a minister, priest, or rabbi of the inmate’s choice. But, a person cannot be on the list of more than one death row inmate. Gerald Otahal arrived at death row early on a recent Thursday morning, ready for his regular visit to counsel... Continue Reading

Moviemaking churches are venturing into the cineplex to attract souls who might never set foot in a megachurch. Like Hollywood films, they take on real-life issues in dramatic packages: · A resentful white cop and his black partner struggle with race and fatherhood before taking a lesson in reconciliation from Oscar winner Lou Gossett Jr.... Continue Reading

Because understanding character lies at the heart of human identity, philosophers, psychologists and theologians have long wrestled with how to define good character and how to improve character. Wake Forest University professors Christian Miller (philosophy), William F. Fleeson (psychology), and Michael R. Furr (psychology) have been awarded a $3.67 million grant from the John Templeton... Continue Reading

Founded in 1976 by the late Covenant Professor of Sociology Russell Heddendorf, the annual Association of Christians Teaching Sociology conference allows Christian scholars in sociology to share their research and enter dialogues with colleagues and students. Graduating students Caleb Mask ’10 and Adrienne Saxon ’10 joined Sociology Professors Marr Vos and Toni Chiareli at the... Continue Reading

Ten students, one teacher, and three parents from Wickenburg Christian Academy in Arizona were recently asked to leave the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court because they were standing in a circle, heads bowed, praying. Wickenburg is a small town located about an hour northwest of Phoenix. On a recent study trip, the WCA students... Continue Reading

“…the mission remains the same. The Y is absolutely not dropping its emphasis on Christian values.” A more vibrant, colorful logo that comes in blue, green, orange, red or purple has replaced the familiar red-and-black YMCA logo that’s been around for 43 years. In addition to the new color scheme, the organization will simply be... Continue Reading

Want to hear a huge overview of what God is doing around the globe? MTW and Covenant College are partnering to host the 2010 PCA Global Missions Conference, November 5-7, in Chattanooga, Tenn. “This conference doesn’t fit the natural box categories,” said MTW’s Jack Beall, director of the Global Missions Conference (GMC). “Everyone is encouraged... Continue Reading

A number of Presbyterian Church in America leaders are involved in developing, participating, and endorsing this unique ministry. ‘Rooted’ is the name given to this conference whose stated purpose is “simply to proclaim that the message of the crucified Christ not only belongs in student ministry, but forms its only center. Since the Church’s beginnings,... Continue Reading