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Christians Petition to Support Persecuted Brethren in N. Korea
Release International, a ministry that supports Christians who are persecuted for their faith, is set to present a petition for religious freedom to the North Korean embassy in London on Jan. 20.
Author Addresses How to Overcome Society's Stigma of Christianity
Author and minister R.T. Kendall addresses the stigma of being a Christian in his new book, Unashamed to Bear His Name. The book is meant to help readers "accept the scandal that arises from following Jesus Christ,”
Elevation Church Brings Back 'Old-School Holy Ghost Revival'
A megachurch in Charlotte, N.C., is kicking off a 12-day “Holy Ghost, old-school revival” on Wednesday in hopes of seeing God move in a big way this new year. Calling it the Code Orange Revival, Elevation Church will be streaming the event live online.
Petition to Remove 'Religious Preference' From Military Forms
The Military Association of Atheists & Freethinkers started a petition at WhiteHouse.gov to eliminate the “What is your religion?” question from enlistment forms, leaving recruits the option to add their religion on the form at a later date. They also are petitioning to add a “Humanist” option on military entrance processing forms.
Christians Help the Poor With Renewable Energy
A new wave of Christian ministries are answering the call to good stewardship and breaking down stereotypes with renewable energy initiatives.
Model Leads Anti-Cosmo Campaign; Says Magazine Has 'Devil' All Over It
Former fashion model Nicole Weider is leading a Change.org campaign demanding that Cosmopolitan Magazine be sold in a non-transparent wrapper to adults, in order to prevent children from buying and reading “filthy” material.
New Documentary Chronicles Christian Rock
A new feature length documentary is in the works that tells the story of Christian Rock through those who shaped the genre.
Churches Start Dialogue on Science and Theology
A new program called Scientists in Congregations, created by an Evangelical Lutheran pastor, is in full swing this year to help other pastors start conversations about science and religion.
Christians Join Daniel-Style Fast for the New Year
Author and nutrition expert Kristen Feola is launching a three-week fast this Sunday. Hundreds will be joining her in giving up meat, dairy and sugar, among other foods.
Youth Ministry – Theology Is Back
Theology is coming back into fashion in youth ministry, says the head of Dare 2 Share Ministries. “We tend to underestimate the brain power of teens,” Greg Stier told The Christian Post.