Audrey Barrick

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• Jul 19, 2009

  Charlotte Megachurch Goes 'Cow Tipping'

  Elevation Church pastor Steven Furtick calls it the most ridiculous sermon series he has ever attempted. But he's diving in to talk about what many churches aren't.

• Jul 17, 2009

  Survey: Megachurch Leaders See Themselves as Teachers, Not Pastors

  Megachurch pastors are not likely to see themselves as that – pastors. They're more likely to view their role as preacher or teacher, according to a new survey.

• Jul 8, 2009

  IRS Makes Unusual Requests to Pro-Life Group Seeking Tax-Exempt Status

  In an unusual case, a pro-life group in Iowa is struggling to gain tax-exempt status and defending itself against what one law firm says is "prejudicial" questioning by the IRS.

• Jul 7, 2009

  New Report Tracks Crimes Against U.S. Churches

  In its first report on violence against Christian organizations, the Church Security Network found 17 violent crimes were reported by churches so far in 2009. Six of them resulted in homicides.

• Jul 6, 2009

  Moderate Baptist: Our Survival Is Amazing

  Facing financial hurdles and an increasingly secular culture, Baptists at a recent Cooperative Baptist Fellowship meeting were reminded of their identity and reassured that their work is relevant.

• Jul 2, 2009

  United Methodist Members Dying Faster than Americans

  Offering a new perspective on the reality of aging denominations, The United Methodist Church studied the death rates of Methodists and the general American population and found that the church is dying faster.

• Jun 29, 2009

  Report: Obamas Find Church Community to Call Home

  After over a year of being without a worship community, President Barack Obama has reportedly settled on a church home – Evergreen Chapel at Camp David.

• Jun 24, 2009

  National Association of Evangelicals Names Cizik Replacement

  The National Association of Evangelicals has named Galen Carey as director of Government Affairs. He replaces Richard Cizik who was forced to resign after making controversial remarks on same-sex unions.

• Jun 22, 2009

  Survey Explores Faith of Homosexuals

  The Barna Group released a new study that explores the faith life of homosexuals compared to heterosexuals. Survey findings indicate that "straights" are more likely to be committed to their Christian faith than gays and lesbians.

• Jun 20, 2009

  Churches Report Drop in Offerings; Few Tighten Budgets

  While nearly half of all churches have reported a decrease in tithes and offerings, many have still increased their budgets this year, a new survey shows.