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Christianity Today

Bricks and moratoriums: Zoning out churches

Bricks and Moratoriums: Zoning Out Churches Economy impacts churches’ battles to build. March issue. The city council of Burbank, Illinois, passed a new zoning law late last year banning churches from building in commercial areas. The action came after Rios de Agua Viva, a Hispanic congregation, signed a $900,000 contract to transform an old restaurant into its new sanctuary. The congregation did what many have … Continue reading Bricks and moratoriums: Zoning out churches

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Religion News Service

For financial guru Dave Ramsey, sour economy has an upside

  For financial guru Dave Ramsey, sour economy has an upside (from Edmond, Okla.). Published April 24. EDMOND, Okla. – In a gloom-and-doom economy, Christian financial guru Dave Ramsey fashions himself as a prophet of hope. Part stand-up comedian, part economics professor, Ramsey built a multimillion-dollar business dispensing simple financial advice: Live on a budget. Don’t spend more than you make. Start an emergency fund. … Continue reading For financial guru Dave Ramsey, sour economy has an upside

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Associated Press

Ramsey crusades against debt and overspending

The Associated Press March 30, 2003, Sunday, BC cycle Ramsey crusades against debt and overspending BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Business News LENGTH: 757 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. A chorus of cheers filled the Cornerstone Church’s arena-style sanctuary as Christian financial guru Dave Ramsey snapped a pair of metal scissors. The crowd squealed with delight as Ramsey sliced a credit card … Continue reading Ramsey crusades against debt and overspending

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Washington Post

‘E-tithing’ catching on in some denominations, helps churches keep revenue steady

This story appeared on the AP national wire and ran on Page A10 of The Washington Post. February 12, 2003, Wednesday, BC cycle ‘E-tithing’ catching on in some denominations, helps churches keep revenue steady BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 866 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. For Sally Hanneman, church giving has gone high-tech. The 47-year-old physical therapist used to scramble to write a check as … Continue reading ‘E-tithing’ catching on in some denominations, helps churches keep revenue steady

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