Jeff Schapiro
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Talent Company Makes an Impact for Christ in the Entertainment Business
As a company, Actors, Models and Talent for Christ (AMTC) could easily brag about how it has helped develop some of the world's top talent in movies, television, music and modeling over the years. As AMTC approaches its 30th anniversary in 2012, however, its leaders are boasting mostly about God and how He has used it to impact the entertainment industry for Christ.
Fla. University Begins Public Bible Reading Marathon
Students, faculty and staff at one Christian university in Florida have taken on a major challenge: they are going to read the entire Bible, in public, out loud, over four days.
Former Borders President to Head Christian Leadership Alliance
The board of directors of Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA) announced Tami Heim, former president of Borders Inc., as its new president and CEO on Monday.
'The Walking Dead' Examines Faith in Zombie-Infested World
AMC's hit television series “The Walking Dead” deals as much with human nature as it does zombies, and in season two the show tackles issues of faith in a world that seems hopelessly lost.
Gaballi Works to Fill Gap Left by Angel Food Ministries
Gaballi is just one of several discount food ministries that has stepped up to provide discount groceries since Angel Food Ministries shut down in September. What makes Gaballi unique, however, is that, in addition to providing food at a much more affordable rate, they also provide their members with the opportunity to earn free food.
Detroit Clergy Divided Over TheCall Prayer Event
Thousands of Christians will gather to seek God's help for the United States at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich., this weekend. But while some pastors in the Motor City are expressing their support, others say the event's founders have a radical ideology that is politically charged and divisive.
Exclusive: Penn State Football Chaplain Opens Up About Sex Abuse Scandal
In the wake of child sexual assault charges against one of the former defensive coordinators for Penn State University's football team, and the subsequent firing of both head coach Joe Paterno and the university's president, the team's chaplain will have his work cut out for him as he consoles players, coaches and school administrators who are trying to cope with all that has transpired in the last few days.
'Bible Answer Man' Hank Hanegraaff Defends Teen Mania Ministries
A widely respected Christian researcher and radio host is defending Teen Mania Ministries after an MSNBC documentary portrayed the group as a cult. Hank Hanegraaff, president of the Christian Research Institute and host of the radio program “Bible Answer Man,” has released his critique of the documentary
MSNBC Responds to Accusations Over Teen Mania Documentary
After the president and founder of Teen Mania Ministries sharply criticized MSNBC for airing its "Mind Over Mania" documentary on Sunday, the network issued a response saying his accusations against the network are false, and they have told him so.
Congressman Proposes Land Swap to Save Jesus Statue
If a statue of Jesus, which is at the center of a debate over the placement of religious symbols on public land, can't be moved onto private property, why not move the private property to it?