via bcnn1.com In some cases, child molesters are given probation instead of imprisonment, subject to various conditions. If such a person attends a church, it is important for church leaders to be apprised of such conditions so that they can

via bcnn1.com Every night, when Yang prays with her seven-year-old daughter, she knows that she is doing something illegal. Like millions of other Chinese Christians, Yang refuses to be a member of one of the official state-sanctioned churches. Instead, she gathers twice a week with two dozen other Protestants in a private living room to […]

via christianpost.com Megachurch pastor Brady Boyd asks readers the tough question that has plagued many pastors and congregations alike, touching upon a rather sensitive subject for most religious leaders. “Have we, as American pastors, given up our calling as shepherds and unknowingly become

Atkins’ battle is not uncommon. The Shrine Christian Center of Houston experienced similar hurdles. “Hurricane Ike damaged several of our properties, including our sanctuary and our cultural center,” said Aswad Walker, the church’s pastor.

via christian post:House churches in China are employing new methods to push the government to peacefully resolve tensions between the Communist Party and the largest unregistered church in Beijing. house church View Full Image (Photo: Reuters / Petar Kujundzic) Christians attend Sunday service at

via bcnn1.com Prior to my present place of ministry, I spent more than 20 years consulting with churches across America. I have also had the wonderful opportunity to research churches primarily in the United States. Over time I began to notice certain patterns or signs that would indicate a congregation might be headed for

What happens when God gets between the sheets?” A question considered beyond the pale by a prior generation is now the basis of a marketing campaign for New Day Church, a new Indiana congregation. Hyping a sermon series on sex and religion, this startup congregation bets on the old adage that “sex sells.” This church […]

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Praise the Lord and pass the popcorn. Moviemaking churches are venturing into the cineplex to attract souls who might never set foot in a megachurch. Associate pastor Alex Kendrick, right, sets up a shot with photography director Bob Scott. Courageous is the fourth faith-based movie produced by Sherwood Baptist Church. Like Hollywood films, they take […]

For years, churches across the USA have prayed that more young people would explore careers in