Brittany Smith

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  Jan 26, 2012

  Influential Pastors Weigh in: Is There a Right Way to Present the Gospel?

  In round two of The Elephant Room conference, a series of "blunt conversations" between influential megachurch pastors held in Aurora, Ill., Wednesday, the non-negotiables for presenting the Gospel were discussed.

• Jan 26, 2012

  Pastors Debate 'Should Denominations Go Away?'

  Seven influential megachurch pastors took part in live unscripted discussions on different approaches to ministry in the second round of The Elephant Room – an event billed as "conversations you never thought you'd hear" from pastors.

• Jan 25, 2012

  Radio Broadcast Spreading Christianity in Iran

  In the age of the Internet, radio is helping spread the Gospel in the Middle East. The Michigan-based ministry Words of Hope (WOH) broadcasts an hourlong daily radio program in Farsi for Christians and Muslims in Iran.

• Jan 24, 2012

  New Report Shows Impact of Pregnancy Resource Centers

  The Family Research Council announced on Monday the release of a new report showing the impact Pregnancy Resource Centers make in local and national communities. PRCs helped reduce the rate of repeat abortions

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  Jan 24, 2012

  United Methodist Church Gives Young People Tools for Social Justice

  A new project by The United Methodist Church called Spark12 is focused on reaching and keeping youth in the church. The initiative will give young people tools, and funding, to create ministries that tackle their interests.

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  Jan 24, 2012

  Megachurch Revival Reignites Discipleship vs. Evangelism Debate

  What's more important? Reaching the lost or growing the reached? Over the past two weeks, the ongoing debate between discipleship and evangelism took center stage during one megachurch's Code Orange Revival.

• Jan 23, 2012

  Images, Social Media, Young People Key in Pro-Life Fight

  In the fight to end abortion, the power of the image is key, say pro-life activists. Billboards, videos and ultrasound images have all contributed to getting the pro-life message out.

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  Jan 23, 2012

  Fla. School District to Decide on School Prayer Policy

  The right to pray is still a hot topic in the Sunshine State. The Clay County, Fla., School District has been involved in a religious liberty debate over the legality of prayer on school property since last November.

• Jan 21, 2012

  Faith-Based Initiatives Key to Reaching Disconnected Youth

  Faith-based initiatives are integral in the effort to reach disconnected youth, says a White House Council member. For the next 100 days, the While House Council for Community Solutions is leading an initiative calling for people to go "All In" for youth.

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  Jan 21, 2012

  Volunteers to Canvass Every Block of Manhattan to Help Homeless

  The Bowery Mission is giving New Yorkers the chance to answer the question "How can I help the homeless?" during one of the coldest months of the year.