Elena Garcia
Latest
Creditors and Feds Object to Crystal Cathedral Salaries
The U.S. Trustee Program and creditors are objecting to salaries given out by the Crystal Cathedral to several of its employees as the Garden Grove, Calif., megachurch undergoes bankruptcy proceedings.
Hillsong Church Expands Locations at Home and Abroad
Hillsong Church has been expanding its locations at home and abroad. The Australian-based megachurch recently announced a new extension site for one of its main campuses and began holding gatherings for its first church location in the United States.
Miss Calif. Says Traditional Marriage Answer 'Cost Me My Crown'
Miss California Carrie Prejean, who was named first runner up in the Miss USA Pageant on Sunday, says she believes her answer on same-sex marriage cost her the title but admits that she has no regrets.
Gay Penguins Tale Tops List of 'Challenged' Books for 3rd Year
For the third consecutive year, a children's book about a gay penguin couple trying to hatch an egg tops a list of the most "challenged" library books.
Texas Christian U. Cancels Plan for Gay Student Housing
Texas Christian University has for now scrapped plans for a gay-themed student housing, pending a review by the school's officials. The DiversCity Q community was set to launch this fall.
Univ. of Md. Students to Protest President's Prayer Reinstatement
Student senators at the University of Maryland who voted to eliminate the invocation during commencement say they plan to hold a protest early next month of the president's recent decision to reinstate the prayer.
American Bible Society Gives Away Free Easter Bibles
To people who want a little help in sharing the Easter message amid tough financial times, American Bible Society is giving away free copies of its Easter Edition Bible.
World Vision Int'l Appoints New Head
World Vision International announced this week that Kevin Jenkins, managing director of a Canadian investment firm and vice chair of the board of World Vision Canada, has been appointed to as the organization's new president and chief executive officer.
Landowners Sue Tenn. County for Rejecting Bible Park
A family that claims they lost a pending deal to sell their farmland because Rutherford County officials rejected a massive Bible-themed park last year is suing for $11 million.
Ben Stein to Deliver Liberty Univ. Commencement Speech
Ben Stein, who has frequently spoken against Darwinism, has been selected as the commencement speaker at Liberty University. LU Chancellor Jerry Falwell, Jr. said the most compelling reason for choosing Stein was his "work in exposing the evils and dangers of Darwinism."