When I say “market-driven,” I am referring to the contemporary ethos in culture whose only value is infinite growth and production. This market-driven culture is equally in the contemporary evangelical church. This is very different from the Hebraic mindset of the Word of God from which the church should be taking its cues.

Literally millions of people participate in short-term mission trips (STMs) each year … to the tune of $1.6 billion.

Another leader in the body of Christ has admitted to a “moral failure” concerning his marriage. Rory Alec has resigned as chairman and CEO of the network he co-founded with his wife, Wendy.

After reviewing the ministerial credential advancement of ministers in Kentucky, Bruce Rabon, the administrative bishop, decided to become personally involved in ministerial training.

National Life Chain Sunday, on October 5, will again occupy U.S. and Canadian sidewalks to provide a ‘visible voice’ for preborn children threatened by the surgical abortionists’ cruel instruments or by the deadly chemicals in abortive birth controls. The poignant messages for Life Chain’s 27th year of public witness will include Abortion Kills Children, Adoption the Loving Option, Jesus Forgives and Heals, and The Pill and IUD Also Kill Children. The location and time of the 1550 cities and towns participating will be posted at www.LifeChain.net.

Evangel University has announced dates for the inauguration of Dr. Carol A. Taylor, its fourth president. Events will take place Oct. 9 and 10 during homecoming. The theme for the weekend is “Celebrate: Called to Serve!”

The popular Instapray application has partnered with the Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem (DPPJ), the largest global, grass-roots prayer movement focused on prayer for Jerusalem. This year more than 500,000 congregations in 175 nations are planning to join in prayer for Jerusalem on Sunday.

The board of trustees of Reach Beyond (www.reachbeyond.org) announced today that SonSet Solutions, its technology division based in Elkhart, Ind., will become a new independent nonprofit ministry effective Jan. 1, 2015. The move will allow SonSet Solutions to pursue new ministry opportunities while continuing to serve the technology needs of Reach Beyond.

It’s undeniable. And it shouldn’t surprise you. But this might.