Harry Reeder: Loss of Trevelyn Campbell ‘Extraordinarily Challenging’
Briarwood Presbyterian Church head pastor Harry Reeder says Trevelyn's death has hit his congregation hard
It is with heavy heart that I write you to inform you that Trevelyn was killed in a car accident late last night on Altadena. She had been visiting with us for several hours, doing laundry, having dinner, and it was such a lovely, joyful visit as she was anticipating a new year at Samford.... Continue Reading
Mark Driscoll To Step Down While Mars Hill Reviews Charges
Mark Driscoll will step down for at least six weeks while church leaders review formal charges lodged by a group of pastors that he abused his power
“Storm clouds seem to be swirling around me more than ever in recent month, and I have given much thought and sought much counsel as to why that is and what to do about it,” Driscoll said. “Some have challenged various aspects of my personality and leadership style, and while some of these challenges seem... Continue Reading
Administration Offers New Tweak to Birth Control Rule
Several of the country’s biggest faith groups on Friday said the revised rule was still problematic because it didn’t fully exempt organizations with religious objections.
“Here we go again,” said Russell Moore, president of the policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest U.S. Protestant denomination. “What we see here is another revised attempt to settle issues of religious conscience with accounting maneuvers. This new policy doesn’t get at the primary problem.” The Obama administration, still facing legal... Continue Reading
Trevelyn Grace Campbell, Daughter of Briarwood PCA Music Director, Killed in Car Crash
Trevelyn Campbell, 19, was killed in a car crash on Friday, August 22.
Grace Campbell attended Briarwood Christian School and the Alabama School of Fine Arts. She is the daughter of Penny and Clay Campbell, who is the minister of music and worship at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Ala. Campbell was a student at Samford University. Vestavia Hills, Alabama – A Vestavia Hills teen was killed Friday... Continue Reading
Attention Pro-Lifers: Be Careful Where You Send Your ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Donation
If you give to the ALS Association your money may end up supporting clinical trials that use aborted fetal cells.
So who can you give your Ice Bucket Challenge money to? I know of one charity that is not focused on funding the research, but on making the lives of those with ALS better through technology and on raising awareness for the disease. Team Gleason, founded by former NFL player and ALS patient, Steve Gleason ... Continue Reading
Nancy Writebol, SIM Missionary Stricken With Ebola Virus, Discharged From Hospital on Tuesday
Nancy and husband, David, resting at undisclosed location
“Nancy and David are taking a long, well-deserved break of peace and quiet to reflect on all that has transpired over the past four to five weeks, all that God has done, and seeking how God will lead them in future paths of service,” said Bruce Johnson, president, SIM USA. “The courageous, humble, faith-filled spirit of... Continue Reading
Former Mars Hill Church Pastors Bring Formal Charges Against Mark Driscoll
Twenty-one former Mars Hill Church pastors bought charges late last week against lead pastor Mark Driscoll
My impression is that these matters have been raised repeatedly and are a part of the concerns which animated Acts 29 Network to take action. Clearly, Rev. Driscoll and Mars Hill leadership are under fire and I will post any response to my request for their side of things if they reply. On the heels... Continue Reading
Mutual Stroking and the Minister
There is one great temptation for all in the ministry: “Mutual Stroking”
Come into the sacred ministry with eyes wide open. There will be days of sweetness. There will be seasons which are sour. Do not enter the battle thinking it to be a vacation. You might be really happy; you might be really popular; and you might become very rich. And as you serve the Lord, you might also... Continue Reading
Samuel Lamerson Named President of Knox Theological Seminary
The Knox Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Samuel Lamerson as President of the seminary, effective immediately
Dr. Lamerson has been at the Seminary since 1989 when Dr. D. James Kennedy founded it under the guidance of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. Dr. Lamerson was a member of the first Knox graduating class in 1993, and is well respected by the faculty, staff, and academia at large. He has been professor of New... Continue Reading
UK Worship Artist, Vicky Beeching, Whose Songs Are Sung in American Churches Comes Out as Lesbian
Vicky Beeching, a UK-based worship artist whose songs are sung in American churches has come out as a lesbian
“What Jesus taught was a radical message of welcome and inclusion and love,” Beeching stated. “I feel certain God loves me just the way I am, and I have a huge sense of calling to communicate that to young people.” And now, she says she wants to work to change the beliefs of those in the... Continue Reading
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