June 2010: GetReligion
Praying to plug the oil spill. Published June 1. ‘HIYW’ spirituality (hold the religion). Published June 4. Celibacy, NPR and Journalism 101. Published June 8. All religions are the same, right? Published June 10. Bruce Almighty to the rescue. Published June 12. Scientologists urged to end pregnancies? Published June 15. No mouse ears for the media. Published June 16. Praying in California (giggle, giggle). Published … Continue reading June 2010: GetReligion
Evangelism vs. missions
Evangelism vs. Missions Southern Baptists contemplate unleashing the IMB at home. July issue. For 164 years, the International Mission Board (IMB) of the Southern Baptist Convention has focused on taking the gospel overseas. But in May, the 16 million-member denomination’s Great Commission Resurgence Task Force recommended removing restrictions on the IMB’s missions work in the United States and Canada—long the territory of the convention’s North … Continue reading Evangelism vs. missions
Pepperdine aims to renew, refresh a cappella singing
Pepperdine aims to renew, refresh a cappella singing (reporting from Malibu, Calif.). Second Front. MALIBU, Calif. – This sun-drenched city on the Pacific coastline is known for sandy beaches, surfboards and stargazing — Hollywood style. It was singing, though, that drew an estimated 500 music composers, choral directors, choir members, biblical scholars and ordinary church members to Pepperdine University for a recent four-day conference. “The Ascending … Continue reading Pepperdine aims to renew, refresh a cappella singing
May 2010: GetReligion
Generic Bible-quoting cop slain. Published May 4. ‘Long gone,’ but not soon forgotten. Published May 6. Little bitty flock of 1.6 million. Published May 11. Big flood (yawn) in flyover country. Published May 12. Little bitty flock of 1.6 million: The sequel. Published May 14. Of jihads, lies and Calvin. Published May 18. Rest of the Idaho Baptists story? Published May 20. Ghosts of pastor’s … Continue reading May 2010: GetReligion
Christian education in hard times
Christian education in hard times: Facing financial woes, more schools closing (reporting from Newark, Del.). Page 1 lead. NEWARK, Del. – Thirty-six years ago, Newark Church of Christ leaders founded Aletheia Christian School and Child Care as a community outreach. The dream: to educate children and nurture faith in Jesus Christ. “It enabled us to serve the community, and through that service, it brought people to Christ,” … Continue reading Christian education in hard times
Moroccan crackdown: Expulsion of Christians surprises missiologists
Moroccan Crackdown Expulsion of Christians surprises missiologists. May issue. Six years ago, a delegation of evangelical leaders visited the Kingdom of Morocco and hailed it as “open to evangelical Christian outreach.” In 2005, country officials even invited the Newsboys, Phil Keaggy, and other Christian artists to stage a three-day music festival in the city of Marrakech.The North African country is apparently open no more. In … Continue reading Moroccan crackdown: Expulsion of Christians surprises missiologists
1.5 million blessings
1.5 million blessings: At a Georgia church, a donor’s $1.5 million gift is shared by the congregation and spent in the Lord’s name. Page 1 lead. Let God write the story. Pulpit minister Don McLaughlin made that request of the 1,400-member North Atlanta Church of Christ last fall as he revealed astonishing news. A donor who asked to remain anonymous had given $1.5 million to be … Continue reading 1.5 million blessings
April 2010: GetReligion
Could’ve been so beautiful. Published April 2. Big controversy, little reporting. Published April 5. Big red hat for a Latino? Published April 7. The reporter who hit ‘send.’ Published April 9. Too much barbecue, too little soul. Published April 12. A father’s war against Westboro. Published April 14. AP: Predator priests sent globetrotting?. Published April 15. Glass-ceiling puff piece. Published April 17. Northern exposure for … Continue reading April 2010: GetReligion
Politics vs. persecution
Politics vs. PersecutionPush for Iran sanctions concerns missiologists. April issue. The high-profile group Christian Leaders for a Nuclear-Free Iran is demanding increased economic sanctions against the Islamic regime. But other Christians worry that sanctions could backfire against Iranian believers. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, readily acknowledges the clash of perspectives. “That is why Southern Baptists deliberately separate … Continue reading Politics vs. persecution
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