John Ross
But all of the most likely proposals provide for dissenting congregations to exit the denomination...
United Methodists float plans to split denomination after LGBTQ vote
by: Emily McFarlan Miller Sept. 19, 2019 (RNS) — The United Methodist Church’s deadline for petitions for its next global meeting passed Wednesday (Sept. 18), setting the terms for aRead More
It was the allegation of racial insensitivity that came in a Twitter barrage on Wednesday (Sept. 18)...
Relevant founder Cameron Strang accused of creating racially insensitive workplace
by: Jack Jenkins Sept. 21, 2019 (RNS) — Cameron Strang, the founder and CEO of Relevant Media Group, found himself under attack from a host of former employees this weekRead More
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Max Lucado: We live in an advanced culture, so why are we so unhappy? – Christian Post
Author Max Lucado offered words of wisdom about happiness, stressing that the best way to become happy is to give encouragement. Source: Max Lucado: We live in an advanced culture,Read More
Union leaders have forgotten the religious roots of organized labor in this country.
COMMENTARY: Labor Day and the unions’ forgotten religious roots
by: Adon Taft August 29, 2013 (RNS) Of the 10 holidays recognized by the federal government, the future status of two – Labor Day and Christmas – may be short-lived.Read More
Hundreds filled the pews at the church's midweek service...
Harvest Pastor Greg Laurie urges compassion after Jarrid Wilson’s suicide
by: Alejandra Molina RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2019 (RNS) — Pastor Greg Laurie urged his grieving congregants at Harvest Christian Fellowship on Wednesday (Sept. 11) to have compassion for peopleRead More
The decision by the Duke Student Government Senate on Wednesday (Sept. 11) comes amid ongoing clashes nationwide...
Duke University’s student government rejects Young Life over LGBTQ policies
by: Yonat ShimronSept. 13, 2019 (RNS) — Duke University’s student government has denied the Christian organization Young Life official status as a student group on campus, citing its policy on sexuality.Read More
“We are not calling for Falwell to resign right now,”...
200 Liberty students attend protest after new Falwell revelations
by: Will Young Sept. 13, 2019 (RNS) — In the wake of reports alleging objectionable rhetoric and conduct by Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr., about 200 students at theRead More
“The U.S. should lead the world, not leave the world..."
Former Ambassador, Other Leaders Voice Support for Refugees
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 10, 2019 — A former ambassador, a faith leader, an advocate and a former refugee called for robust refugee resettlement on a press call today, and underscoredRead More
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Wayside Cross in Aurora enters transforming relationship with Oak Brook-based Micron Industries; ‘It gives me self value’ – The Beacon-News
Wayside Cross Ministries has formed a new working partnership with Micron to bring job training to the residents of the downtown Aurora faith-based organization dedicated to giving a second chanceRead More