It may tempting to think the church can win converts if it has the right strapline or soundbite, but the most effective way remains telling people about Jesus Christ, said a British theologian.
The nation’s largest evangelical body is urging the Florida church behind “International Burn A Quran Day” to cancel its plans.
Thousands of Baptists from around the world have converged in Honolulu this week for the 20th Baptist World Congress. Outgoing BWA president David Coffey opened up the gathering challenging Baptists to hear the Holy Spirit.
A Florida megachurch will hold a back-to-school backpack drive this weekend to help the children of families affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill.
Attorneys with a Christian legal firm have urged mayors in South Carolina and Florida not to give in to the demands of atheists by removing Christian invocations from their council meetings.
Some religious leaders from Arizona and elsewhere are coordinating nationwide protests against the state’s new immigration law, which takes effect Thursday.
A pastor in the Russian republic of Dagestan known for founding the biggest Protestant church in the region and for successfully reaching out to Muslims has been killed by unidentified gunmen, local authorities have confirmed.
The existence of conflict in the church is a sign of health and vitality, the head of The Episcopal Church told a live Web audience Wednesday.
As United Methodists in the U.S. continue to count losses in worship attendance and membership, the denomination is re-evaluating its structures and making efforts to identify and address the challenges it faces.
On the heels of a global Lutheran gathering focused on the alleviation of hunger, the head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America reiterated to President Obama his denomination’s call for immigration reform.
The implications of last month’s civil conflict in Kyrgyzstan are still experienced by the communities and humanitarian organizations alike, reported a faith-based non-profit working in the Turkic state.
Today I begin a multi-part series of posts on corporate worship: what it is and why it’s important
The sociological research presents a clear case for social concern, but the Christian case against mixed-faith marriage emerged long before the academic discipline of sociology. That case is rooted in the logic of the Gospel itself, and in the reality of the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Contact: Robert Peters, Morality in Media, 212-870-3210
NEW YORK, July 26 /Christian Newswire/ -- On July 24, a column entitled "The trouble with outlawing porn" appeared in the New York Post. Authored by Jacob Sullum, the column was prompted by two recent federal court decisions, one of which invalidated the FCC's broadcast indecency law enforcement policy, and the other of which dismissed obscenity charges against a commercial distributor of hardcore pornography. Supportive of both deci Source: Morality in Media
Contact: Mike Tilley, 404-591-3057
OPINION, July 23 /Christian Newswire/ -- What happens to a tree when its root system is destroyed? The tree can no longer access the nutrients it needs, and it begins to weaken. The leaves wilt, the branches droop, the fruit ceases to grow. Eventually, the tree dies.
America was formed and developed from biblical roots, but today our leaders chop away at our foundation. They deny the core of our purpose. They allow invasive roots to choke out the Truth. Source: Leading The Way
Contact: The Center For Bio-Ethical Reform, 949-206-0600, 714-240-6976 cell; www.abortionNO.org
OPINION, July 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- Gregg Cunningham, Director of the Center For Bio-Ethical Reform, submits the following and is available for comment:
In addition to coverage by this news organization, a profile in extraordinary treachery was reported on June 11, 2010, by USAToday.com, headlined "Florida Gov. Charlie Crist vetoes ultrasound bill."It quoted Mr. Source: Center for Bio Ethical Reform
Contact: Wesley Strackbein, 210-340-5250, ext. 222
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 12 /Christian Newswire/ -- Michelle Duggar, mother to 19 and star of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting" received the "Mother of the Year Award" as part of a special ceremony at the Baby Conference: A Historic Family Summit on the Triumph of Life Over the Culture of Death, held July 8-10 in San Antonio. Michelle and her husband Jim Bob were featured speakers at the event, sponsored by Vision Forum Ministries, which Source: Vision Forum Ministries
Contact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034; both with Operation Rescue, info@operationrescue.org
WASHINGTON,June30 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following commentary is submittedby Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, Operation Rescue:
Earlier this week, the Clinton Library released a number of memos related to Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. The most discussed memo, dated January, 1997, concerns her take on the Source: Operation Rescue
Contact: Katie Walker, American Life League, 540-659-4942
WASHINGTON, June 29 /Christian Newswire/ -- American Life League President Judie Brown issued the following statement after Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan confirmed her advocacy of abortion on demand this morning. In responding to questions from Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Kagan stated that "Roe (v. Wade) and Doe (v. Bolton) require" that any state "regulation" of abortion protect the "health" of women seeking abortion. Source: American Life League
Contact: Caroline Doss, 201-745-4055, attorneydoss@yahoo.com
MEDIA ADVISORY, June 29 /Christian Newswire/ -- Founding members of "Coptic Solidarity," coming from the U.S., Canada, Australia and Europe, held their conference on June 19-20, at Virginia, USA., to launch the activities of the new organization.
The gathered members elected Adel Guindy as president, and a ten-member Executive Committee, whose composition is representative by gender, age and geographical spread.
An overvie Source: Coptic Solidarity
Contact: Steve Wohlberg, White Horse Media, 559-977-9744; steve@whitehorsemedia.com
MEDIA ADVISORY, June 28 /Christian Newswire/ -- On June 30, the movie Eclipse based on Stephenie Meyer's Twilight novels will suck millions of dollars at box offices worldwide from the pockets of young and old alike -- especially teenage girls. When the evil vampiress Victoria seeks revenge for the death of her lover James, romantic rivals Edward Cullen and Jacob Black unite the forces of vampire and werewol Source: White Horse Media
Contact: Christian Newswire, 202-546-0054
OPINION, May 24 /Christian Newswire/ -- Gary McCullough, director of Christian Newswire submits the following:
On Friday the top story from Billboard, the world's premier music publication, was, "Can 'American Idol' Be Saved?" While renewal talks continue with FOX, excuses for the show's decline have been widespread. This season's new judge, Ellen DeGeneres, is the recipient of a good deal of the blame for the Source: CCN
Contact: Christian Newswire, 202-546-0054
WASHINGTON, May 20 /Christian Newswire/ The following statement is released by Gary McCullough:
As director of Christian Newswire, I stand with the Seattle cartoonist's right to hold an "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day" and to publicize it on an "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day," Facebook page.
From the Facebook page, I quote, "We are not trying to slander the average Muslim, it's not a Muslim/Islam hate page. We simply want to show the extremist Source: CCN
OPINION, May20 /Christian Newswire/ -- Gary McCullough, director of Christian Newswire submits the following:
Obama: The Police Officer You Meet May Be a RacistBy Gary McCullough
The airwaves are filled with the news; Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano didn't need to read the Arizona immigration law to publicly trash it; she just assumes it is a racist law.Attorney General Eric Holder didn't need to read the law although he is considering a federal lawsuit to stop it; h Source: CCN
OPINION, May 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- Gary McCullough, director of Christian Newswire submits the following:
'Assume' -- Obama Administration Makes an Ass Out of U and MeBy Gary McCullough
The airwaves are filled with the news; Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano didn't need to read the Arizona immigration law to publicly trash it; she just assumes it is a racist law.Attorney General Eric Holder didn't need to read the law although he is considering a federal lawsuit to st Source: CCN
Contact: Catherine Veritas, 904-687-9804
OPINION, May 14 /Christian Newswire/ -- Randall Terry submits the following for publication and is available for comment:
It is now glaringly obvious that President Obama has offered little moral support to the citizens of Nashville Tennessee and the surrounding areas that have been devastated by the recent flood.
Has the President visited the area? No. Has he done a "fly by?" No. Has he held a press conference discussing this tragedy, and the Source: Society for Truth and Justice
Contact: Michael Tilley, 404-591-3057; www.MichaelYoussef.com
ATLANTA, April 22 /Christian Newswire/ -- Michael Youssef, Founder and President of Leading The Way, is pleased to announce the launch of MichaelYoussef.com, a new personal blog. Updated regularly, this blog offers readers a unique perspective on cultural, political and religious issues and the consequences that result from decisions being made around the world.
"One of the saddest things for me as I reflect upon this great co Source: MichaelYoussef.com
Contact: Glen Stassen, Ph.D., Professor of Christian Ethics, Fuller Theological Seminary, 626-304-3733, gstassen@fuller.edu; Rev. Paul Alexander, Ph.D., Professor of Theology and Ethics, Co-founder, Pentecostals & Charismatics for Peace & Justice, Azusa Pacific University, 626-815-5434, palexander@apu.edu
MEDIA ADVISORY, April 12 /Christian Newswire/ -- Evangelical college presidents, denominational executives, pastors, veterans, professors, and missionaries are encouraging the Source: Pentecostals & Charismatics for Peace & Justice
Contact Christine Schicker, The Maximus Group, 404-610-8871, cschicker@maximusmg.com
OPINION, April 12 /Christian Newswire/ -- Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J., founder and editor of Ignatius Press, and publisher of Catholic World Report, submits the following and is available for interviews:
A response to Cardinal Ratzinger's 1985 letter to Bishop Cummins of Oakland
By Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.
The so-called "stalled pedophile case," blame for which has been laid at the feet of then-Cardi Source: The Maximus Group
Contact: Jon D. Wilke, Faith Comes By Hearing, 505-881-3321
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 23 /Christian Newswire/ -- For three years in a row now, Faith Comes By Hearing, the world's largest Audio Bible ministry, was awarded the 4-star rating, the highest recognition, by America's leading charity evaluator, Charity Navigator.
"We are proud to announce Faith Comes By Hearing has earned our third consecutive 4-star rating for their ability to effectively manage and grow its finances," wrote Source: Faith Comes By Hearing
Contact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700;Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034;both with Operation Rescue, info@operationrescue.org
OPINION, March 22 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Troy Newman, President, Operation Rescue:
Even though I was only three years old I'll never forget watching TV with my mother as Neil Armstrong put the first footprints on the moon. It was a day to remember, a day that proudly changed our nati Source: Operation Rescue
Contact: Rob Gettemy, 319-431-7989
MARION, Iowa, March 10 /Christian Newswire/ -- Marion resident Rob Gettemy has announced his entry into the Republican primary for Iowa'' 2nd Congressional District.
Visit to Flt 93 Memorial and 912 March Impacts decision
After visiting Shanksville, PA on 9-11-09 to visit the Flight 93 memorial and Washington DC to participate in the 912 March, Rob Gettemy was "shaken to the core." To read Rob's story about these events, visit www.RobGettemy.org. Source: Gettemy for the People
Contact: Walter Francis Fitzpatrick, III, The JAG HUNTER, 423-351-9677, jaghunter1@gmail.com
OPINION, March 4 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Walter Francis Fitzpatrick, III:
THE THIRD TRUTH - Corruption of America's Grand Juries
By Walter Francis Fitzpatrick, III, United States Navy Retired
Irony is described as the collision of two contradictory or competing truths.
In the collision there is the making out of a new truth--a third truth--that emotes a laugh Source: The JAG HUNTER
Contact: Isaac Caller, 732-901-6176
MEDIA ADVISORY, July 29 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Isaac & Shlomo Diamond:
Rabbis of the large Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods of Jerusalem have strongly objected to a proposed "Gay Pride March" that has been scheduled, and approved by the Israeli authorities, to pass directly through their neighborhoods. They have penned a petition that has been signed by the residents of these neighborhoods, pleading to cancel the march. Lawy Source: Torah Jews for Decency
Contact: Rev. CJ Conner, 651-747-6009, cjconner@revcjconner.com
MEDIA ADVISORY, July 28 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod- LCMS- had its national convention in July, completely re-structuring the organization, electing Biblically confessional leaders to most of its national posts, and re-affirming its commitment to mission in a weary world.
But the denomination of nearly 3 million members failed its greatest test this year, following behind denominations all over Source: www.revcjconner.com
Contact: Rabbi Yehuda Levin, 718-469-6999
MEDIA ADVISORY, July 27 /Christian Newswire/ -- In advance of the July 29th homosexual parade scheduled to begin in a religious neighborhood in Jerusalem and conclude with a reception at the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, Rabbi Yehuda Levin, spokesman for the 850 plus members of the 70-year-old Rabbinical Alliance of America, issued the following statement:
For years now the imperial judiciary of Israel has demonstrated a clear bias against thing Source: Rabbinical Alliance of America
Contact: Mike Tilley, 404-591-3057
OPINION, July 23 /Christian Newswire/ -- What happens to a tree when its root system is destroyed? The tree can no longer access the nutrients it needs, and it begins to weaken. The leaves wilt, the branches droop, the fruit ceases to grow. Eventually, the tree dies.
America was formed and developed from biblical roots, but today our leaders chop away at our foundation. They deny the core of our purpose. They allow invasive roots to choke out the Truth. Source: Leading The Way
"In an effort to satisfy the demands of a small minority, a much larger number of troops may be deprived of the spiritual support they so greatly need." -- Alan Wisdom, IRD Vice President
Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, jwalton@TheIRD.org
WASHINGTON, July 21 /Christian Newswire/ -- While mainline Protestant denominations are staying largely silent, the two largest Christian denominations in the United States are actively workin Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy
Contact: Matthew Faraci, AUL Action, 202-556-1994, press@aul.org
WASHINGTION, July 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- "Today's vote to move forward on Elena Kagan's nomination is clouded by outstanding questions regarding her role in manipulating the medical statements of two major organizations on partial-birth abortion. Last week, AUL Action delivered a comprehensive, 54-page report to the Senate on this issue. I strongly encourage Senators to closely examine our report and to formally Source: Americans United for Life Action
Contact: Matthew Faraci, AUL Action, 202-556-1994, press@aul.org
WASHINGTION, July 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on the nomination of Elena Kagan to the United States Supreme Court. Dr. Charmaine Yoest, President and CEO of Americans United for Life Action (photo), is available for post-vote reactions.
Yoest has been heavily engaged in the entire process.
She led an effort to release the noteworthy series of Source: Americans United for Life Action
Contact: Dr. Wayne Lutton, Editor, The Social Contract Quarterly, 231-347-1171, waynelutton@thesocialcontract.com
PETOSKEY, Mich., July 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Social Contract Press has released its nearly 100-page special report on the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), an organization that has long been trying to curtail open debate on critical public issues.
As this report details, the SPLC:
1) Engages in dubious fund-raising. A recent audit disclosed that SPLC spent 89 per Source: The Social Contract Press
Contact: Demi Bardsley, Concerned Women for America (CWA), 202-255-2278
WASHINGTON, July 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- In a 5-4 decision, the D.C. Court of Appeals held today that "We the People" do not have the right to vote on the issue of same-sex "marriage."Penny Nance, Chief Executive Officer of Concerned Women for America (CWA), denounced the opinion, saying:
"The D.C Court of Appeals strikes at the heart of democracy with this activist ruling. Source: Concerned Women for America
Contact: Coby Dillard, Press Asst., 757-277-6043; Bishop E.W. Jackson Sr. President, S.T.A.N.D., 757-410-7740, stand@standamerica.us
MEDIA ADVISORY, July 13 /Christian Newswire/ -- According to prominent black minister, Bishop E.W. Jackson Sr., whose organization Staying True to America's National Destiny (STAND) denounced the New Black Panther Party as a racist hate group, has taken aim at the NAACP for a proposed resolution accusing the Tea Party of racism. STAND is a Source: S.T.A.N.D
Contact: Kenneth M. Fisher, 714-491-2284, 714-260-3821 cell, crcoa@dslextreme.com,
MEDIA ADVISORY, July 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- It has been suggested that we might get a better response if we set a deadline for when we need to make a decision as to whether or not we can go ahead with our planned prayerful demonstration at the upcoming "Knights" of Columbus Supreme Council meeting this coming August 3-5 in Washington, D.C.
As I have said in prior notices, we need to Source: Concerned Roman Catholics of America
"Leaders of the PCUSA are still confused about the biblical teaching on marriage and sexuality. But we can take comfort that people in local Presbyterian churches do uphold the teaching." --Alan Wisdom, IRD Vice President for Research and Programs, Director of Presbyterian Action
Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-413-5639, jwalton@TheIRD.org
WASHINGTON, July 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- The 2010 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) took two act Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy
Contact: Michelle Turner, 301-335-6042
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md., July 7 /Christian Newswire/ -- According to a lawsuit filed by Dana Beyer, the policy advisor to Councilmember Duchy Trachtenberg of Montgomery County Maryland, Beyer and Trachtenberg have refused to answer questions from the county's Ethics Commission because they both claim to be "protected by legislative privilege.'
Beyer's lawsuit asks Montgomery County to pay Beyer $4 million for "emotional distress" and $1 million Source: Maryland Citizens for a Responsible Government
Right Wing Groups Practice "Silence of the Lambs."
Randall Terry States: "Evidently abortion, marriage, and the 2nd amendment are not worth a filibuster fight. God save us from our friends!"
Contact: Catherine Veritas, 904-687-9804; www.overturnroe.com
WASHINGTON, July 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- Randall Terry blisters GOP leaders - as well as DC based right wing groups on his daily TV show - for their refusal to call for a filibuster against Elena Kagan.
"I admit it Source: Society for Truth and Justice
Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, jwalton@TheIRD.org
WASHINGTON, June 30 /Christian Newswire/ -- Presbyterians gathering next week will choose between two divergent paths. The first seeks to change the church's definition of marriage to a relationship between any "two people," while the second seeks to preserve the church's teachings that marriage is between a man and a woman.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U. Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy
Contact: Chaplain Klingenschmitt, 719-360-5132, chaplaingate@yahoo.com, www.PrayInJesusName.org/kagan
WASHINGTON, June 29 /Christian Newswire/ -- Chaplain Klingenschmitt has contracted with a team of investigative journalists including Brian Camenker, Amy Contrada and Peter LaBarbera to investigate and report breaking news about Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan.
While serving as Dean of Harvard Law School, Kagan's administration demanded and forced Blue-Cross, Blue-Shield to cover sex-c Source: www.PrayInJesusName.org/kagan
CFA Executive Director: "Should we succeed in ensuring that the majority of Catholic elected leaders actually vote like Catholics, then the whole country will benefit."
Contact: Dr. Kevin Roberts, Catholic Families for America, 512-686-3125
WASHINGTON, June 22 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, on the feast day of the organization's patron saints, St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher, Catholic Families for America PAC issued its endorsements in more than 30 U.S. House races and in 12 U.S. Se Source: Catholic Families for America
Contact: Bob Sturm, 703-307-8176; after 6 PM Eastern, Bob Sturm or Vi Shields, 703-307-8176 or 703-906-6542; ConservativeHQ.com
MANASSAS, Va., June 21 /Christian Newswire/ -- FedUp PAC announced it is endorsing Nikki Haley for governor in South Carolina and Mike Lee for U.S. senator in Utah in the June 22 run-off Republican primaries.
"In Nikki Haley and Mike Lee, we have two strong conservatives who the Republican establishment would prefer defeated," said Richard A. Viguerie, foun Source: American Target Advertising
Contact: Peter LaBarbera, Americans For Truth About Homosexuality, 630-717-7631
MEDIA ADVISORY, June 21 /Christian Newswire/ -- Americans For Truth About Homosexuality (AFTAH) President Peter LaBarbera today condemned President Barack Obama for "gaying down" the noble institution of fatherhood by extolling "nurturing families" with "two fathers" in his Father's Day proclamation yesterday.
Obama proclaimed:
Nurturing families come in many Source: Americans for Truth
Contact: Cindy Roberts, American Family Association, 662-844-5036 x227
WASHINGTON, June 21 /Christian Newswire/ -- The American Family Association today criticized President Barack Obama for celebrating households headed by "two fathers" in his Father's Day proclamation.
Photo: Tim Wildmon, hi-resolution version available
In his June 18 proclamation, the president said, "Nurturing families come in many forms, and children may be raised by...two fathers. Source: American Family Association
