Audrey Barrick

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• May 11, 2010

  'Bullycide' Most Disquieting Trend Facing Youth

  The recent surge in bully-related suicides among teens has prompted parents, churches and a number of states to tackle the issue before another student takes his or her own life.

• May 6, 2010

  Developing 'Sticky Faith' among Teens

  What initially started out as research projects on the exodus of young people from churches after high school has turned into a movement to help the younger generation thrive in their faith.

• May 5, 2010

  Methodists Reject Structure Changes, Inclusive Membership

  The United Methodist Church rejected a number of amendments to the church's constitution, including one on the inclusiveness of church membership.

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  May 1, 2010

  Thousands Think Orange, Fight 'Surrogate Faith'

  Thousands of churches and families are beginning to think orange. In other words, they're strategically and intentionally combining their efforts and synchronizing their influences to make the most impact on kids and teenagers.

• Apr 30, 2010

  More Christians Stepping Up to Orphan Care Challenge

  There were no orphans in Eden and there will be none in the new heavens and new earth, said an evangelical theologian. But right now, we live in an "in between" time and millions are without parents

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  Apr 29, 2010

  Miles McPherson Tells Pastors: Pain Ain't Going Away

  Church leaders deal with pain everyday. And, in the words of Southern California pastor Miles McPherson, "it ain't going away."

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  Apr 27, 2010

  Survey: Most Young People Are 'Lost' Despite 'Christian' Label

  Though a majority of teens and young adults identify as Christian, a new study suggests that only 15 percent of them have personal relationships with Christ and are deeply committed.

• Apr 27, 2010

  Presbyterians Consider 'Strategic Plan' to Grow, Overcome Tensions

  Slowed numerical growth in the Presbyterian Church in America has prompted the denomination to move toward adopting a new "Strategic Plan" that will help bring about "healthy change."

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  Apr 27, 2010

  Haitian Judge Clears 9 U.S. Christians of All Charges

  Kidnapping and criminal association charges against 10 U.S. Christians who tried to transport Haitian children out of the country to an orphanage have been dropped.

• Apr 24, 2010

  Methodists Step Outside Pews to 'Change the World'

  The April 24-25 initiative is intended to get the nearly 8 million-member denomination out from the pews and into local and global communities where they can make an impact.