How effective is your church?
(WordNews.org) Aug. 27, 2011 — How do you measure how effective a church is? Is it the attendance? The budget? Some other factor? Greg L. Hawkins’ and Cally Parkinson’s new book “MOVE” has been described as “groundbreaking” following the survey of more than 280,000 congregants and 1,200 churches. The book is aimed at church leaders […]
Read More →GOD TV plans simulcast for Sept. 11
NEW YORK (WordNews.org) Sept. 1, 2011 — GOD TV will air a global
Read More →Focus on the Family cuts 49 jobs
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (WordNews.org) Sept. 19, 2011 — Focus on the Family announced Friday it was cutting 49 jobs, citing the “worsening economic downturn.” The ministry said it was expected to raise $95 million in donations this fiscal year, down from a projected $105 million. Still, the ministry said its work would continue. “Many nonprofit […]
Read More →Christian sports show launches
NASHVILLE (WordNews.org) Sept. 7, 2011 — The first episode of Stand Firm kicks off tomorrow, featuring former NFL coach Tony Dungy. Stand Firm is a webcast produced by LifeWayMen. It will air at noon central time. Stand Firm starts at noon Central, Sept. 8, 2011. In the premier episode of Stand Firm, LifeWay co-hosts Jason […]
Read More →Brief filed with Supreme Court to uphold decency standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) Sept. 17, 2011 — An amicus brief has been filed with the U.S. Supreme Court, urging it to uphold the Federal Communications Commission‘s decency standards. Liberty Counsel filed
Read More →Teen ministry kicks off with webcast
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WordNews.org) Aug. 25, 2011 — A new ministry aimed at helping Christian parents of teenagers and pre-teens is scheduled to launch nationally on Sept. 20 with a webcast. Called POTTS, Parents of Teens and Tweens, the support group co-founder Pastor Doug Cherry aims to help “help parents encourage one another and take their […]
Read More →Newsboys star in reality show
NASHVILLE (WordNews.org) Oct. 1, 2011 — A new reality series featuring the popular Christian rock band, The Newsboys, is scheduled to debut on NRB Network Oct. 7. The program, called “Mari White Presents the Newsboys,” is produced by Mari White, founder of Lady White Entertainment, and follows the group as they record and tour, giving […]
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