Presbyterians Grateful that Marriage Definition Retained
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has turned back attempts to revise the denomination’s definition of marriage.
17 Key Changes for Churches in the Newly Revised Edition of Robert’s Rules of Order
For churches using Robert’s Rules of Order as its parliamentary authority, either by a specific reference in the church bylaws or by common usage, it’s important they note several changes presented in the newly revised 11th edition released late last year.
Community Bible Study Named One of the Best Christian Workplaces of 2012
Best Christian Workplace Institute (BCWI) has named Community Bible Study as one of 2012’s best Christian workplaces in the United States.
Christian Leaders Learn the Fundamentals of Jewish-Christian Relations in Israel
Thirty Christian Evangelical non-denominational leaders from four U.S. states were hosted by the senior staff of the Prime Minister’s office last week, culminating a week-long intensive visit to Israel for the purpose of learning the fundamentals of Jewish-Christian relations.
Charitable Giving Higher for ECFA Members
Cash charitable giving to ECFA members with fiscal years ending in 2011 reflected a modest increase from 2010, the organization announced today. This contrasts with a decrease in giving to religious charities overall, as noted in a recent national report.
Giving of Life Awards More than $140,000 to 14 Ministries
In the first season of grant-giving for the 2012 year, Giving of Life, the Web-based grant initiative, awarded more than $140,000 to 14 ministries. These grants were made possible by new donor partnerships in addition to Giving of Life funding.
