China raids mark new crackdown on religion
December 2, 2004
NANJING, China — A series of arrests and raids in China during September and October indicate that a new crackdown is under way against Christians,
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United Church of Canada clergy form union
December 2, 2004
TORONTO — Ministers of the United Church of Canada have launched an unprecedented drive to unionize, saying they have been victims of harassment and emotional
Many Tennesseans refrain from playing lottery
December 2, 2004
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A poll by Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) has found that nearly two-thirds of the state’s residents, particularly churchgoers, have never played
Falwell resurrects Moral Majority with coalition
December 2, 2004
LYNCHBURG, Va. — Jerry Falwell, co-founder of the defunct Moral Majority, has formed The Faith and Values Coalition, which he said will “maintain an evangelical
Safe nurseries earn trust of parents
December 2, 2004
Often it has been said that to share the gospel with parents, churches should teach the children. But to reach the children, you must first
Financial planning can keep churches with new facilities from surprise costs
December 2, 2004
Although some churches may not have a clear financial plan when they begin a construction project, the reality of paying for buildings becomes evident once
Christian gifts hot items for holidays
December 2, 2004
As part of her holiday shopping, Ree Glaze of Bessemer ordered subscriptions to Christian magazines for her two children and her 15-year-old niece who lives
Gordo church turns 100, celebrates history of generosity, evangelism
December 2, 2004
Although it closed its doors for a decade and then later burned down, Big Hill Baptist Church in Gordo is going strong now. The church
