Not Implementing ELCA Assembly Actions 'Would Be a Blessing,' Says LCMS Head
It would be a \"blessing\" if the actions taken at the assembly of the largest Lutheran church body in America were not implemented, said the head of the second largest.
Joshua A. Goldberg
Christian Post Reporter
World Vision Int'l Head Hirsch Passes Helm to New Leader
Dean R. Hirsch stepped down as president and CEO of World Vision International on Wednesday and will continue working for the Christian relief and development organization as its global ambassador, according to an announcement made on the day of the transition.
New Ministry Leaders Conference Merges 2 into 1
Hundreds of ministry leaders have gathered in Loveland, Colo., for three days of intensive, practical, and inspirational training.
Youth Ministry Workers Wrap Up 1st NYWC of 2009
Hundreds 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.
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.
ELCA Head Urges Clergy to Restrain Divisive Activities
The head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is urging leaders within the denomination to refrain from making decisions that may separate members from one another in the aftermath of the contentious outcomes of last month\'s churchwide assembly.
Anglican Head: Education Based Only on Reason is Incomplete
A Christian institution is not a place without questions or without reason, argued the head of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
National Religious Broadcasters Marks 65-Year Milestone
On Monday, the nation\'s largest association of Christian media professionals marked 65 years since the face of religious broadcasting was \"forever changed.\"
Tens of Thousands Pray in NYC's Times Square
As many as 60,000 people representing over 300 churches and 65 youth organizations gathered Sunday for an hour of prayer in New York City\'s Times Square.
'Orphan Sunday' Campaign Aims to Hold Hundreds of Events Nationwide
A coalition of more than fifty Christian organizations has launched a campaign to help organize hundreds of local events across America this year to highlight the call to \"defend the cause of the fatherless\" and what ordinary Christians can do in response.
