Audrey Barrick
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Study: Top Reasons for Staff Dismissal in Southern Baptist Churches
An annual study found the same top five reasons why staff members in Southern Baptist churches are terminated from their positions with relational issues topping the list.
Survey: Faith a Minor Impact on Children
Survey findings revealed the majority of "tweens" children aged around 8 to 12 years old have positive impressions of or experiences with family. On the flip side, less than half view faith as important to them.
Carrie Underwood Nabs Two AMA Nominations
American Music Award nominees were announced this week with new Country artist Carrie Underwood up for two awards and Grammy-award winning band Casting Crowns in the running for Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist for a second time.
Pro-Family Group Demands NBC to Cancel Madonna Crucifixion Special
After religious groups worldwide were irked by the disrespectful act of Madonna's concert staged crucifixion, the American Family Association is encouraging individuals to help cancel a television special that may be airing on NBC.
Study: Most Southern Baptists Don't Embrace Calvinism
LifeWay Research released the results of its first project this week, showing that the majority of Southern Baptist pastors do not consider themselves five-point Calvinists.
Rosie O'Donnell's Remarks on 'Radical Christianity' Draw Fire
Rosie O'Donnell, the new co-host of the ABC women's talk show "The View," made some comments on Christianity this week that has prompted some Christians to respond in strong disagreement.
Assemblies of God Makes Desperate Changes for Pentecostal Discipleship
The Assemblies of God made significant changes after revealing an alarmingly small increase in membership over the past decade. One of the changes included a new commission for Pentecostal discipleship, which the denomination found a desperate need for.