By Melissa Wuske Study of the Pastoral Profession It’s no secret that ministry is a tough job, but LifeWay Research has some good news: “Ministers are not leaving the ministry in droves,” said Scott McConnell, LifeWay Research vice president. That statement is a result of a survey of 1,500 ministers who held senior minister positions […]
By Melissa Wuske Hilton Hotels Cut Porn Channels Hilton Hotels are cutting one of their amenities: pay-per-view pornography. A statement from the company said: “We have listened carefully to our customers and have determined that adult video-on-demand entertainment is not in keeping with our company’s vision and goals moving forward.” Dawn Hawkins, Executive Director of […]
By Melissa Wuske Chinese Forbidden to Display Crosses Over the past few years, the Chinese government has been removing crosses from church buildings. Now believers in the eastern province of Zhejiang have begun an online campaign calling on people to make small wooden crosses, paint them red, and display them in their homes and vehicles. […]
By Melissa Wuske Presidential Candidate Photos New Hampshire teen sisters Addy and Emma Nozell have a bold goal: to take selfies with every 2016 presidential hopeful. Plus they’ve vowed to do it without selfie sticks. Their New Hampshire residence, with its coveted primary, gives them a prime vantage point. “Since our parents bring us to […]
By Melissa Wuske Young Believers’ Stance on the Same-Sex Marriage Decision Christian communities continue to grapple with the Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage—what it means for their faith and the way they interact with their communities. This struggle is particularly pronounced in Christians under age 40, according to a Barna Research Group study. Of […]
