Looking at the Value of STMs
December 15, 2011
Fifty years ago, STMs were unheard of; today they are commonplace. STM is the abbreviation for “short-term missions.” Most STMs are two weeks in duration
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Most churches to hold Christmas Day services despite conflicting opinions among Americans
December 15, 2011
While nine in 10 pastors plan for their churches to host Christmas Day services this year, there may be plenty of space in the pews
Churches not immune from ‘anti-child culture’ in US, SBC’s Land says
December 8, 2011
Richard Land, the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) top spokesman on moral concerns, says the Penn State sexual abuse scandal is symptomatic of a larger “anti-child
Study on women links optimism to religious services
December 8, 2011
New York — A new study in the Journal of Religion and Health suggests that — at least for some women of a certain age
NCC general secretary Michael Kinnamon steps down
December 8, 2011
Washington — The National Council of Churches (NCC) announced Nov. 9 that General Secretary Michael Kinnamon is resigning due to health reasons. Kinnamon, 63, told
Charitable giving slightly up after recession decline
December 8, 2011
Indianapolis — Charitable giving is trickling back up as the economy heals, but it could take years to return to pre-recession levels, nonprofit leaders say.
Churches part of ‘Move Our Money’ from big banks
December 8, 2011
Washington — A small but growing number of religious communities across the country are removing their money from Wall Street banks to protest what they
Pro-wrestler Luger shares faith journey, gives God glory
December 8, 2011
Lex Luger — also known as “The Total Package” and “The Narcissist” — gained worldwide fame as a pro wrestling champion. He stood at 6-feet
