Nathan Black
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Hundreds to Mark 50 Years of Christian Unity, Discuss Future of Ecumenism
Nearly 400 Christians from a score of Christian denominations will convene Thursday to assess the 50 years of Christian unity they have lived and the future of the ecumenical movement.
Going Beyond 'Thou Shalt Not' Teen Sex Talk
Purity ceremonies and abstinence pledges are widespread across churches but one youth pastor suggests the common practice in its current context may be outdated.
To Hell and Back
For the majority of Americans, God and heaven are real, a recent Gallup poll revealed. Fewer, however, said they believed in the devil and hell. Belief in hell peaked in 2001 to 71 percent after the Sept. 11 attacks but fell to 69 percent today.
America Mourns Loss of Lovable Lady Bird Johnson
A series of services remembering Lady Bird Johnson, who died Wednesday, are taking place Friday.
Churchwide Stewardship Study Debuts
A leading stewardship firm debuted what it calls an unprecedented small group study that facilitates accountability not just on money issues but also on time and talent.
How to Get Youth to Show Up at Church Outreaches
Long-time youth leader Jonathan McKee says the biggest mistake when it comes to trying to get students to show up to events is "the draw." A lot of times, youth leaders just don't provide any "draw" or forget about it completely.
Maxwell Tops 30 Most Influential Leadership Gurus
Excluding political and military leaders, Leadership Gurus International and the public ranked Maxwell number one among the top 30 "gurus" from around the world. The list focused on those practitioners who develop and instill leadership in others.
Latest Survey Reveals Where Presidential Voters Currently Stand
Among Republican registered voters who are white Protestants and Catholics, presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani currently generates the most enthusiasm with at least 30 percent saying there is a "good chance" they would vote for him, according to a June survey.
Singles, Virgins Join Holywood Retreat to Pledge Purity
Hundreds of singles, virgins and second-chance virgins, and others seeking purity are joining actress Cee Cee Michaela on a Hollywood-meets-Holywood retreat just outside Atlanta.
Jesus-Driven Teens to Spread Gospel with Hi-Tech Bibles
Teens heading off to summer mission trips across the globe this year will be equipped with Bibles more reflective of their digitally-savvy generation as they spread the Good News.