Church leaders urged to be active in voter registration

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) Sept. 21, 2012 – A pastor asks all those in the congregation who are voting age to stand. He follows up by asking those who are registered to sit down. Quickly, ushers come down the aisle to pass voter registration forms to those still standing. It’s an example Liberty Counsel shares with […]
Read More →Film ‘Unconditional’ in theaters now

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (WordNews.org) Sept. 19, 2012 – What is most important in your life? It’s a question you’ll be challenged with when viewing the new film “Unconditional,” which opens Sept. 21. The film, by Harbinger Media Partners LLC, stars Lynn Collins (X-Men Origins: Wolverine, 50 First Dates, and The Lake House) and Michael Ealy […]
Read More →Prayer for the persecuted church set for Nov. 11

BARTLESVILLE, OK. (WordNews.org) Sept. 18, 2012 – Voice of the Martyrs is urging churches to pray on Nov. 11 for the persecuted church. “When we ask persecuted Christians in hostile and restricted nations how we can help and bless them, their first response is, ‘Pray for us!’” organizers said. The International Day of Prayer for […]
Read More →On a Mission: David Worcester of Connect Pointe Ministries

ALBANY, New York (WordNews.org) Sept. 18, 2012 – David Worcester started Connect Pointe Ministries earlier this year out of a “desire to see young people come to know Christ.” “I have a passion to see the church change in a direction that encourages young people in their faith,” said Worcester, executive director of Connect Pointe. […]
Read More →70% of Christian teens report losing faith in Bible

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WordNews.org) Sept. 17, 2012– A recent survey found teens considered “cream of the crop” youth group members are doubting the Bible. The survey reported in Biola Magazine revealed that “70 percent of teens surveyed expressed persistent, measurable doubts that what the Bible says about Jesus is true.” Youth expert, Mike Nappa, in […]
Read More →From pro-choice to pro-life: Ministry introducing former abortionists who’ve joined pro-life movement

CHICAGO (WordNews.org) Sept. 15, 2012 – Next week, a pro-life group will introduce former abortionists who have become pro-life activists. According to the latest Gallup poll, Americans tilt ‘pro-life’ by a 9-point margin. But the Pro-Life Action League says it is not just the general public that is turning against abortion. Some within the abortion […]
Read More →On a mission: Jason Cooper of Jason Cooper Ministries

SCHENECTADY, N.Y (WordNews.org) Sept. 16, 2012 – Jason Cooper said he started Jason Cooper Ministries after seeing leaders be “one-man” shows, something he says leads to “exhaustion, frustration and burnout. “Ephesians 4 gives us a list of leadership gifts given to the church for health, growth and success,” he said. “The church has not utilized […]
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