Did Exodus’ president Chambers cave? One ministry leader says yes
IRVINE, Calif. (WordNews.org) June 21, 2013 — The day after Exodus International’s president Alan Chambers announced the closure of the 37-year-old ministry to help people deal with unwanted same-sex attractions, one ministry said the focus should be on the fall of a leader not the closing of a ministry. Scott Lively of Defend the Family […]
Read More →GONE: Ministry focused on homosexuals exits, apologizes
WASHINGTON, D.C (WordNews.org) June 20, 2013 — The same day the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on gay marriage, a ministry open for more than three decades to help people struggling with same-sex attraction, is shutting down. Alan Chambers, the president of Exodus International (pictured), issued a statement apologizing for the ministry. The board […]
Read More →Giving to religious organization up slightly overall
WINCHESTER, Va. (WordNews.org) June 6, 2013 — Giving to large nonprofits and churches affiliated with the Evangelical Council for Financial Giving, an accreditation agency, saw giving rise 2.4 percent in 2012. That compared with a 1.4 percent dip in 2011, according to ECFA. Meanwhile, giving to small nonprofits dropped for the second year in a […]
Read More →Conference focuses on tech tactics for ministry and business
LA MIRADA, Calif. (WordNews.org) June 3, 2013 – A three-day tech conference kicks off here at Biola University tomorrow that will teach attendees how to use cutting-edge technology in their ministry, their business and in their classroom. Bestselling author Michael Hyatt, considered an expert in social media, will be the keynote speaker at the Biola […]
Read More →The Digital Bible Society offering free Bibles, commentaries and movies on microchips
CONROE, Texas (WordNews.org) May 25, 2013 – Numerous Bibles, commentaries, evangelistic movies and other books are available in multiple languages for free on chips no bigger than a fingernail. The Digital Bible Society said the new additions – available on DVD or microchip — including movies such as The Jesus Film, GodMan, Hope and God’s […]
Read More →Ministry calls head on philanthropists and business leaders to back Boy Scouts before historic vote
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WordNews.org) May 21, 2013 –The head of a nonprofit organization is urging big business and philanthropists to back the Boy Scout in advance of the BSA’s vote to allow gay leaders and gay scouts. Peter LaBerra is urging businesses such as Chick-fil-A to promise the Boy Scouts that they will make up any […]
Read More →Abortionist Gosnell convicted on murder charges, pro-lifers rejoice
PHILADELPHIA (WordNews.org) May 14, 2013 — Pro-life groups and other ministries quickly responded to news that abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell has been convicted of murdering three babies that were born alive in his abortion clinic dubbed “the house of horrors.” Gosnell was also convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the 2009 drug-overdose of Karnamaya Mongar. “This […]
Read More →Church and state: Bill would give churches same rights as other nonprofits seeking federal disaster aid
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) May 10, 2013 — Months after the House approved a bill seeking to put houses of worship on the same level playing field as other nonprofit organizations seeking disaster assistance, the bill remains “mired” in the Senate. The Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act of 2013 was drafted as a result of […]
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