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Sidewalk Sunday School Kicked to the Curb
A Sunday school program for at-risk youth has been thrown out of its public meeting place in Baton Rogue, La. But Voices of Mercy Outreach Ministries isn’t giving up on the kids it loves so easily. Th... »
The Obesity Epidemic in Today’s Churches
What is the solution to the obesity crisis in the church? The Church. By Scott Stoll “Good morning, I am Pastor Doug and I am obese.” Pastor Doug Anderson shocked his Sunday morning congregation at Ro... »
Pentecost Sunday Initiative Testimonies Pour in from Around the Globe
Cleveland, Tenn.–Thousands of churches across all six inhabited continents declared God’s power from their pulpits on Pentecost weekend and joined Empowered21 in issuing a fresh call to new generation... »
A Mission Field in Mississippi
The Mt. Carmel Church of God in Foxworth, Mississippi technically began in the 1920’s when five people from Cheraw got together and began to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to the area in Pickwic... »
“Who’s The New Kid”?
A recent survey conducted by both MSNBC and Fox News suggests that many Americans are leaving the nation’s big cities in search of cheaper homes and open spaces farther out. Where are they going? Beli... »
Boxing Champ ‘Pac-Man’ Pacquiao a Fighter for the Faith
Philippine boxing champ Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao is now telling the world about the true champion of his life: God. The Boxing Writer’s Association of America named Pacquiao “F... »
Federal Court Hears NY School Worship Ban Case Friday
Attorneys on Friday will try to convince a federal judge to issue an order that would allow churches to continue meeting in New York City public school buildings on weekends. Many New York City church... »
Just Released Modern-Day Allegory Draws Readers to Deeper Messages
On June 27, 2011 a large asteroid buzzed past earth coming closer than some satellites. According to space. com, NASA scientists and other astronomers routinely look for such “close-calls”... »
Charismatic, Pentecostal Influencers Talk of Friendly Revival
Converge21 (C21) recently brought together leaders, pastors, educators and next-generation thought leaders to collaborate on the future of the Spirit-empowered (a.k.a. Pentecostal or charismatic) move... »
Humber Uses Perfect Game to Glorify a Perfect God
It’s perhaps the loneliest feeling in baseball. It’s the 7th inning and you’ve got a perfect game going. And nobody wants to talk to you… Not your manager. Not your teammates. ... »
Why Relational Discipleship Has Become My Priority
I’d rather invest in a few emerging leaders than preach to crowds of thousands. Here’s why. By J. Lee Grady Once when I was traveling in India a pastor made a tempting proposal. “If you come to our ci... »