Joshua A Goldberg, Christian Post
Biblica celebrates 200 years of Scripture outreach
Scripture outreach ministry Biblica marked its 200th anniversary Friday, celebrating two decades of connecting people to the life-transforming message of the Bible.
Americans more likely to credit Obama for verse on justice than Bible
A majority of US adults wrongly believe that a Bible verse on caring for the poor and the oppressed was first coined by celebrities, politicians or other prominent figures including President Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Bono and Angelina Jolie.
Southern Baptist President Johnny Hunt diagnosed with cancer
Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt revealed Monday that he has prostate cancer and expects to have surgery in January.
Christians and Muslims press for 'common deeds'
Relevance, aggressive secular attacks, and the threat of extremism are challenges for all people of faith, said former British Prime Minister Tony Blair at a major Muslim-Christian dialogue conference last past week.
Not implementing ELCA Assembly actions 'would be a blessing'
It would be a âblessingâ if the actions taken at the assembly of the largest Lutheran Church in America were not implemented, says the head of the country's second largest Lutheran Church.
US Lutheran laments divisions in Church after gay ordination vote
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 monthâs churchwide assembly.
Former Baptist World Alliance leader Nilson Fanini dies at 77
Brazilian pastor and evangelist Nilson do Amaral Fanini, who led the Baptist World Alliance from 1995 to 2000, died Saturday after having been hospitalised with pneumonia on September 13.
Study reveals impact of social media on evangelical students
A first-of-its kind study on the impact of social networking activities on evangelical Christian college students is raising some red flags but also acknowledging the benefits of tools such as Facebook and text messaging.
World Vision seeks to save millions from malaria with bed nets
International aid agency World Vision and the Against Malaria Foundation (AMF) have formed a new partnership to better protect children in four African countries from malaria â one of the leading causes of death on the continent.
ELCA leader urges flock to continue conversation
Though the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) decided last month to adopt policies that disregard the long-standing biblical understanding of homosexuality as sin, the Churchâs leader is urging his flock to continue the conversation.
Salvationists to pray for peace and trafficking victims
As in previous years, members of The Salvation Army are being called to devote the month of September to prayer for peace and for the victims of sex trafficking.
New website connects blogging pastors to utilise experiences
A new website is connecting blogging pastors and ministers to one another on a single platform in hopes of raising newer generations of believers and Christian leaders while also encouraging and inspiring even more experienced ones.
Lutheran bodies reaffirm Bible's stance on homosexuality
The heads of the second and third largest Lutheran bodies in the United States spoke out Monday against the recent actions of the largest in the land, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and affirmed their Bible-based belief that homosexuality is sinful.
Russian Patriarch calls for church unity in Ukraine
The patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church has arrived in Ukraine's capital city for a 10-day visit aimed at reasserting Moscow's authority over the Church's leaders in the predominantly Orthodox country.
Episcopal Church gives final OK to gay ordinations
The Episcopal Churchâs House of Deputies passed a resolution on Tuesday that declares the denominationâs ordination process open to all individuals, including practising homosexuals.
IBS-STL enters third century of ministry as Biblica
IBS-STL, the merged ministry of the International Bible Society and Send the Light, is moving forward into its third century with a new name â Biblica.