Lillian Kwon

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• Feb 25, 2009

  Largest Christian Groups Report Membership Decline

  The Southern Baptist Convention and the Roman Catholic Church – the two largest Christian communions in the country – have joined the ranks of mainline denominations in reporting membership losses, the latest church yearbook shows.

• Feb 21, 2009

  3 Presbyterian Churches Dismissed from Denomination

  Three Presbyterian churches in Indiana have been granted dismissal from their denomination this week. Citing concerns over the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s liberal direction, the three churches will be leaving to join the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.

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  Feb 12, 2009

  Christian Broadcasters Urged Not to Lose Media Battle

  Thousands of Christians media professionals came out of the National Religious Broadcasters Convention with a challenge to keep fighting the media battle or risk losing millions of souls.

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  Feb 11, 2009

  Pastors Urge Christians to Exemplify Generosity

  In an economic downturn, there will be more and more people living out the phrase "it's mine," says one pastor. And while more people try to clutch onto what they have, Pastor Rob Wegner is making one simple request – share.

• Feb 10, 2009

  Orthodox Anglicans Don't Expect Unity for Long

  Days after Anglican leaders came out of a global meeting pleased with the respect and graciousness that were exchanged despite ongoing internal conflicts, one prominent conservative bishop demanded that the "bitter truth" be acknowledged – that their differences are irreconcilable.

• Feb 7, 2009

  Over 5,000 Pastors Pledge to Keep Sermons Purely Biblical

  "There isn't a pastor I know of that doesn't use other sources outside of the Bible," said Ron Forseth, general editor of SermonCentral.com. "The question is what place the Bible takes in their sermon preparation and delivery."

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  Feb 5, 2009

  Pastors Learn Biblical Evangelism, Shed 'Guilt-Driven Burden'

  Hundreds of pastors gathered in downtown Minneapolis were encouraged to take up evangelism as a joyful privilege rather than a guilt-driven burden. Many pastors themselves admit to struggling with some of the same challenges people in their congregations face when it comes to evangelism.

• Feb 2, 2009

  Baptist Unity Effort Moves Forward

  A year after launching an initiative aimed at ending factions in the wide Baptist community, former president Jimmy Carter convened some 1,200 people over the weekend to build on the unity movement.

• Jan 22, 2009

  Abortion Film '22 Weeks' Disturbs, Exposes

  "22 Weeks" has the images and sound effects of a horror flick, but it isn't one. Instead, it's based on a true account of a woman who sought a late-term abortion but found herself living a nightmare.

• Jan 21, 2009

  Pro-Lifers Double Efforts as Obama Era Begins

  Enthusiasm for President Barack Obama has abounded around his inauguration as many Americans anticipate a time of change. But now with a pro-choice president, tens of thousands of Christians and pro-life advocates are doubling their efforts hoping for a specific change – justice for the unborn.