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Anglican Leader Pleads for Prayers Ahead of Major Meeting
Dr. Rowan Williams, spiritual leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, made a plea to bishops to strengthen relationships at an upcoming decennial conference rather than focus on solving problems that have conflicted the body toward the brink of schism.
World Vision Cuts Back Food Aid, Sounds Alarm
It's one of the largest and most trusted humanitarian organizations in the world that leverages compassion and generosity to help the most needy. Yet on Tuesday, World Vision announced a cutback on the number of people it can feed this year as it feels the effects of a slowing economy.
Survey: Are Churches Doing Enough to Help the Poor?
Most Americans believe their church is doing enough to help the poor but recorded increases in the national poverty level indicate that Christians are disconnected with the reality of people in need.
Christian TV Host 'Comes Out,' Gets Support from Churchgoers
The young host of a Christian music television show has come out publicly as a gay man, and to his surprise he has received more encouraging support than expected from churchgoers.
Doctrine Under Great Duress in Postmodern Era, Theologians Say
Friends, fans and bearers of doctrine and theology got together this past week to confront the many skewed representations of the Gospel they've seen even among evangelicals and to reaffirm the centrality of doctrine in a postmodern era.
Saving Youth from Church Exodus Not Enough, Says Youth Leader
The defensive youth ministry approach of saving young people from exiting the churches isn't up to speed with one youth leader who sees tens of thousands of teens' lives changed every year.
Settlement Allows Presbyterian Church to Leave Denomination
The Pittsburgh Presbytery and a large breakaway congregation reached a settlement that will allow the church to leave the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) along with its property.
Sunday-Only Churches Urged to Stay Open
Churches should leave their doors open throughout the week, making use of their facilities for more than just Sunday worship, the Archbishop of Wales says.
Youth Leaders 'Shift' Against Tide of Discontent
During a shift from the modern world to what many call a postmodern world, ministers who lead younger flocks are finding more reason to change their approach to youth ministry.
Emerging Churches Step Up in Increasingly Gospel-Receptive Society
Non-Christians are more receptive to the Gospel today than at any point in recent American history, according to one research team.