Youth Ministry Workers Wrap Up 1st NYWC of 2009

Thousands of diverse youth ministry workers, from the traditional to the trendy and the newbies to the veterans, wrapped up four days of training, empowering and challenging Monday at the National Youth Workers Convention in Los Angeles.

Black Pastors Criticized for Endorsing Health Care Plan

A group of black pro-life ministers were blasted by fellow pastors Monday for endorsing President Obama’s plan to reform the health care system.

Protestant Leaders Unwavering in Commitment to ‘Conversation’

Episcopal Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori defended the use of “conversation” especially in matters of disagreement. Rejecting “uncivilized interactions” when debating issues, she promoted conversation as a better way.

Report: Over 350 Public Schools Teaching the Bible

More than 350 schools in 43 states have implemented courses on the Bible for the 2009-2010 academic year, a new report reveals.

A Caution for Critics

Acts 9:3–4

Oral Roberts University Inaugurates 3rd President

Oral Roberts University inaugurated its new president Friday during a ceremony attended by over 4,000 students, faculty, staff, and alumni, with community leaders and friends.

Poverty Fighters Call for ‘Real Action’ After G-20

Christian anti-poverty advocates had mix feelings about this past week’s G-20 summit but unanimously called upon leaders of the world’s largest national economies to act on the promises they have made regarding hunger, health, and development.

Muslim Capitol Hill Rally Falls Short of Attendance Goal

Around 3,000 people gathered on the west lawn of the Capitol on Friday for a Muslim prayer service that organizers had hoped would draw around 50,000.

Outgoing UCC Leader: Greatest Challenge Facing Church is Leadership

The greatest challenge the United Church of Christ is facing and will face over the next decades is leadership, according to the denomination’s outgoing head.

Massive Muslim Prayer in D.C. Incites Christian Prayers

An unprecedented Muslim prayer rally to take place on Capitol Hill Friday afternoon has Christian leaders responding with calls for prayer and fasting of their own.

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