From its inception, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary has been committed to training men for the mission field. Today students and graduates represent twenty foreign countries. Brazil leads all countries in the number of students and graduates. The Presbyterian Church of Brazil has more than 850,000 members. There are four factions in the denomination: liberals, charismatics,... Continue Reading

Belhaven College in Jackson, Miss., soon may become Belhaven University. A decision on whether to change the name likely will be made next month. Already, administrators are asking alumni and students for their thoughts on the switch. “This is something we’ve been examining for quite some time,” Belhaven President Roger Parrott said. Parrott said he... Continue Reading

CARY, NC (ANS) — International Christian ministry Trans World Radio, a pioneer in media missions, changed its name to TWR on November 18, 2009. At the same time, the organization also adopted the positioning statement “Speaking Hope to the World” to fortify its new identity. “While our commitment to radio broadcasting remains steadfast, the name... Continue Reading

“The best kept secret in the PCA” is what a recent visitor called the Bhogpur Children’s Homes in North India. How did it become such a secret? It was no secret in 1964 in the Reformed Presbyterian Church (RPC), which was formed in 1774 by Scottish immigrants. It was in 1964 that the RPC was... Continue Reading

Author Rick James was in Colonial Hall of Squires Student Center at Virginia Tech to talk with students about his book, “Jesus Without Religion.” James is also the publisher of Crupress, which sells materials for campus ministries. James took time to speak with the Collegiate Times in a phone interview about reaching out to college... Continue Reading

Randy and Kathy Arnett haven’t stayed in one place too long since beginning their ministry in the early 1980s. Randy, a Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary graduate, and Kathy are both attending classes this semester through the Billy Graham School but have been missionaries to the countries of West Africa since the mid 1980s. The couple... Continue Reading

The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned aid agencies about the “perfectly real” dangers of working with faith-based activists and groups in developing countries. Dr. Rowan Williams encouraged secular agencies and NGOs to maintain a “steady vigilance about proselytism, manipulative use of favours, exclusive focus on people of the same faith and other practices that distort... Continue Reading

The California chapter of Capitol Ministries, the Christian group led for years by pastor Ralph Drollinger, has dissolved to join a new organization. Drollinger, known for controversial statements about religion and the role of women in public life, continues to run what remains of his ministry from his home in Santa Clarita. On Oct. 12,... Continue Reading

Yad L’Achim says it has filed police complaints against the organizers for violating the law against missionary activity with minors. “Not all of those who participated in the seminar are already Jesus-believers,” a Yad L’Achim staffer told Israel National News, “and attempting to convince them is certainly illegal. In addition, having youths ‘witness’ to other... Continue Reading

It has been a great year thus far at Providence Presbyterian Church (PCA). We have seen the Lord answer many prayers over the past six months and are greatly encouraged. We are consistently seeing over 50 individuals in worship each week. We have grown in numbers and giving by 20% each of the past two... Continue Reading