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Ministry Resource Provider Reveals 'State of the Church'
A faith-based company that provides resources and services to ministries ranging from children\'s ministries to pastoral ministries has released a landmark research study that aims to help Christian leaders get the information they need to increase the impact of their ministry in the new year.
Melissa Etheridge, Lesbian Spouse Defend Pastor Rick Warren
Last week, after a flurry of debates and protests broke out over Barack Obama\'s selection of prominent megachurch pastor Rick Warren as the invocation deliverer at his inauguration, openly gay singer Melissa Etheridge and her partner stepped into the ring in hopes of avoiding another \"reverse smear-the-queer.\"
U.S. Physicians Divided Over 'Right of Conscience' Bill
Most physicians believe fertility doctors do not have the right to refuse to help a patient conceive by artificial insemination based on the patient\'s marital status or sexual orientation, according to the results of a recently released survey.
Focus on the Family Pulls Interview with Mormon Author
Conservative ministry Focus on the Family has removed from its website an article about the latest book by former CNN host Glenn Beck in response to complaints over his Mormon ties.
Believers Urged to Give the Gift of Knowledge to Christian Leaders Overseas
As last-minute Christmas shoppers scramble to prepare gifts for loved ones, a network that provides theological resources to Christian leaders overseas is urging believers in America to consider giving the gift of knowledge to those who need more to better lead and teach others.
390,000 Come to Christ through CCC Media Arm
The media arm of Campus Crusade for Christ shared the gospel last month with over 1.9 million people – 390,000 of which expressed their desire to follow Jesus Christ. \"GMO is effective in sowing the good seed of the Gospel, daily, in 191 countries in 11 major internet languages."
Ministry Watchdog Releases 2008 'Donor Alert' List
An independent organization that reviews Christian ministries for financial accountability and transparency has released its annual list of the top 30 most exemplary ministries and, for the first time, a list of 30 \"donor alert\" ministries.
Guest Check Launches New 'Mystery Worshipper' Service for Churches
Guest Check, Inc., is the latest customer satisfaction firm to venture into a growing and controversial industry that capitalizes on the use of \"mystery worshippers\" in the United States.
Biola to Feature Leading Christian Apologist, 'Godfather' of Intelligent Design
Biola University will conclude its centennial year Friday with a fall commencement that will feature renowned apologist Lee Strobel and the ?godfather? of the Intelligent Design movement, retired UC Berkeley professor Philip E. Johnson.
U.S. Military Involvement in Christian Reality Show Raises Flags
A watchdog group that guards against the promotion of Christianity in the U.S. military is crying foul after it came across three episodes of a Christian reality show that were filmed in Afghanistan.