World's Largest Family Ministry Team Event Scheduled for 2020

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Oct. 14, 2019ATLANTA, Oct. 14, 2019 /Christian Newswire/ -- Over 8,000 church leaders and volunteers will gather April 29-May 1, 2020, in Atlanta for the 13th annual Orange Conference. Focused on stewarding the faith and character of the next generation, this highly-anticipated event brings together family ministry teams from all over the world, including senior, NextGen, student, children's, and preschool leaders, as well as volunteers."Every Generation Needs Source: Ora

NEWS PROVIDED BYCatholic League for Religious and Civil RightsMay 2, 2024NEW YORK, May 2, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Bill Donohue, President, Catholic League:  As encyclopedia.com explains, "Willingness to die for a religious or political cause has long been recognized as a key measure of an activist's commitment." Accordingly, the Pro-Hamas protesters should be prepared to die. Instead, they object to being arrested.Student Source: Catholic League

After years of disagreement and the departure of thousands of churches, the change passed without debate.United Methodists meeting for their top legislative assembly Wednesday overwhelmingly overturned a measure that barred gay clergy from ordination in the denomination, a historic step for the nation’s second-largest Protestant body.With a simple vote call and without debate, delegates to the General Conference removed the ban on the ordination of “self-avowed practicing homosexuals

The Truth and Liberty Coalition announced its membership in the newly formed pro-Israel group, the Jewish Lives Matter Coalition.At the core of Jewish Lives Matter lies a mission to propagate a message of love and steadfast support for Israel. [[https://f2a.org]] Founded by Janet Porter and Faith2Action Ministries, the coalition strategically flies banners adorned with \"God Bless Israel\" and \"Jewish Lives Matter\" behind airplanes flying over college campuses amidst pro-Hamas Source: Perini &

October 7th Survivors to Visit Churches across AmericaEagles' Wings, a pro-Israel organization, is partnering with the Jewish community and Moral Hearts Alliance on a historic project, bringing surviving victims of the October 7th terrorist attack against Israel to America. In churches across the nation, they will tell their stories to live audiences on Solidarity Sunday, set for May 5th, which is the beginning of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day).We view this Solidarity Sunda Source: Eagl

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The Gray Apostle returns!Colonel Edward J. Barr has released the second novel in his series on the early Christian Church, The Gray Apostle: Roman Justice.Barr announced on April 30 that his second historical novel is officially available for purchase on all major book distribution sites.Barr comments that the The Gray Apostle: Roman Justice provides an action packed look at the early days of the Church from the eyes of young disciples working with the mysteri Source: The G

Huckabee Renewed on Trinity Broadcasting NetworkNEWS PROVIDED BYTBNMay 1, 2024NASHVILLE, May 1, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, TBN announced the extension of Governor Mike Huckabee's program, Huckabee. This popular program is one of the network's most-watched programs across all platforms; it shares uplifting stories highlighting the goodness, faith, and down-home heroics of everyday individuals from across the nation. Along the way, Gov. Huckabee offers his legendary take on what's So

A professor explains why examining a school’s doctrinal statement isn’t enough.When I speak at churches around the country, the conversation after my talks often turns to the state of Christian higher education. I’m a professor at a Christian institution, and Christian parents and grandparents want to know where high school graduates can go to have their faith deepened rather than undermined. These concerns have only become more pressing given the ongoing rise in young people w

Every sin requires Christ’s atonement. But the Bible shows God punishing—and repairing—different sins differently.Christian theology consistently holds together truths that seem to want to fall apart: Jesus is fully God and fully human. People are sinners and created in the image of God. The church is local and universal.And yet, despite what we affirm, in practice, Christians are often unable to walk and chew gum at the same time. Instead of holding two truths in tension, we

NEWS PROVIDED BY White Horse MediaMay 1, 2024MEDIA ADVISORY, May 1, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Israel-Hamas War rages on. Iran recently attacked Israel. Anti-Semitic, pro-Palestinian protests surge at American colleges and universities. Five red heifers are being kept in Israel. Temple Institute Jews plan to rebuild a Third Temple."Israel is the epicenter of the end-times," myriads of respected Bible prophecy teachers claim. Is this true? Will earth's nations launch a Source: Whi

UCLA: Second Pro-Israel Airplane Banner to Fly at Noon TODAYNEWS PROVIDED BYFaith2Action MinistriesApril 30, 2024NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio, April 30, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Faith2Action Ministries is joined by Andrew Wommack's Truth & Liberty Coalition, MorningStar Ministries, Patriot Mobile, Transformation Michigan, churches, and concerned individuals, in taking to the airways to stand with Israel.The second banner will fly over UCLA today from 12:00 noon1:00 p.m. Pacific wi Source: F

But true liberty, in art and in life, is created by constraints.Taylor Swift answers to no one.Not music industry executives: Her songs returned to TikTok in the middle of a licensing dispute between the app and her label.Not mayors: When she graced their cities during her Eras tour, they declared days in her honor.Not the international community: A Singapore-exclusive stop in Southeast Asia sparked a row between the city-state and nearby Thailand and the Philippines. The Japanese embassy issued

As the presidential election approaches, the incumbent government seeks to win support with aid to churches and pastors.In many countries, politicians try to win over religious voters by highlighting areas of shared interest between their agenda and the faithful’s priorities. In Venezuela, candidates are offering pastors cash.With less than three months until Venezuela’s presidential elections, incumbent Nicolás Maduro is expanding two initiatives specifically aimed at the eva

NEWS PROVIDED BYChildren of the EucharistApril 30, 2024 ST. PAUL, Minn., April 30, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- At 10am ET, on May 13th, 2024, the FEAST OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA, EWTN will broadcast the 22nd Annual Worldwide Children's Eucharistic and Marian Holy Hour, in honor of Our Lady of Fatima, to over 425 million television households in more than 160 countries and territories throughout the world! Broadcasting LIVE from The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament (Divino Niño

A late historian explores how crusade hymns told both the classic story of gospel salvation and the evolving story of evangelical worship music.Crowds of over 50,000. Famous special guests. Hundreds of cities in the US and around the world. Beloved, catchy songs. For many, these might sound like readouts from the Taylor Swift Eras Tour hype machine. But exchange the glittery girl power for the gospel in baritone, and you have one of the most successful musical touring acts in the postwar world:

Church-run summer camps offer traumatized children 'oasis of hope' amid missile bombardment
WAR THROUGH A CHILD'S EYES: In Ukraine, a 10-year-old boy sketched this picture while sitting in church. Everything for these kids is about the war, said Eric Mock, who frequently travels to Ukraine with U.S. mission organization Slavic Gospel Association (SGA, www.sga.org).
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Do activists often invest their work with religious significance? All the more reason for Christians to be discerning co-laborers.I love nature documentaries, especially those narrated by David Attenborough. Whether watching with my children or on my own, I love seeing the majesty of the snowy Alps or kelp forests.But I’ve noticed that in recent years, nearly every somber vignette of a species struggling on the edge of survival ends with a call to action. Viewers are beckoned to take respo

NEWS PROVIDED BYCanberra DeclarationApril 26, 2024UNANDERRA, Australia, April 26, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Australia is calling the nations of the world to join in prayer and fasting for the United States of America. This is the twelfth year Australia has done this! This year the period will be 3 days, from 30 April2 May 2024.April 30 is America's National Day of Repentance   https://www.globalrepent.comMay 2 is America's National Day of Prayer http://www.nationalda Source: Au

The government plans to close its porous border with Myanmar to boost security, separating ethnic groups that straddle the boundary.Ngamreichan Tuithung runs a Christian boarding school that sits right at the border of India’s Manipur state and Myanmar. Amazing Grace Mission School is based in Wanglee Market, a small Indian town, and serves around 150 students from Myanmar and 6 from India.Since Myanmar’s 2021 coup, the school has become a safe haven for parents wanting to send their

The rage of the mob is a poor substitute for real community.This piece was adapted from Russell Moore’s newsletter. Subscribe here.As Columbia University and other elite campuses erupt into protests against the United States’ diplomatic and military support of Israel’s war against Hamas, US Sen. John Fetterman denounced the antisemitic speech of some of these protesters, remarking on the social platform X, “Add some tiki torches and it’s Charlottesville for these Je

The plan would organize UMC churches in four global regions, with each given more leeway around same-sex marriage and other theological issues.The top legislative body of the United Methodist Church passed a series of measures Thursday to restructure the worldwide denomination to give each region greater equity in tailoring church life to its own customs and traditions.The primary measure, voted on as the UMC General Conference met at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina, was an ame

Biola University has launched a new type of Artificial Intelligence Lab (AI Lab) for research and interdisciplinary engagement where Christian principles actively guide the advancement and utilization of AI.
First of its kind, the lab will serve as a central hub for faculty from all disciplines and students from all majors with an emphasis on collaboration and theological integration to better understand AI and its impact on society and the Christian faith.
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Exclusively in Theaters August 23, 2024NEWS PROVIDED BYEPIC AgencyApril 25, 2024CULVER CITY, Calif., April 25, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Sony Pictures' AFFIRM Films, Provident Films and the beloved Kendrick Brothers release their official trailer today as they gear up to launch their newest film, THE FORGE, exclusively in theaters nationwide beginning August 23rd. THE FORGE is a bold, inspirational drama about the power of mentorship that takes place in the same cinematic world as WAR R

The world is realizing anew that our faith has tangible benefits. This is an opportunity for the gospel.As Christianity continues to decline in the West, the broader world has begun to notice something’s missing. There seems to be a growing awareness that—for all the scandals and failings of the church—the loss of a Christian culture leaves us all worse off, and that there are benefits to being a Christian and to living in a Christian society.For example, Derek Thompson recentl

Beyoncé’s right. Whether listening to Cowboy Carter or reading theology, diversity is a good thing.I wasn’t planning to listen to Cowboy Carter, the eighth studio album from American singer and songwriter Beyoncé. I’ve always had a love for her music—but country has never been my thing.Plans changed when I started to read what people were writing about the record, from comments on social media to reviews in major publications. Their reactions were bitter, ev