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LifeWay has Sold the North Carolina Ridgecrest Property after 100+ Years of Ownership
LifeWay sells Ridgecrest to new Ridgecrest Foundation. 
Church Attendance Significantly Affected by Pandemic and Fear Long Term Deficits
The pandemic has had a significant impact of church attendance and operations, and some pastors fear those effects could be lasting. 
Teacher in France Beheaded by Islamist Extremists
School Teacher in Paris is beheaded by Islamic extremist for showing Charlie Hebdo cartoons to his class. Last Sunday, thousands of Parisians gathered at the Place de la Republique in tribute to Samuel Paty, a school teacher who was beheaded by an Islamist extremist in front of his school. 
Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib of Washington pursues becoming a priest
Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib has decided to train to become a Jesuit Priest, taking an unpaid leave of absence several months before his end of term. The Lieutenant Governor of Washington, Cyrus Habib, has announced that he would not seek to be re-elected, and instead pursue becoming a priest. 
Episcopal Church Numbers Decline by Nearly 25% Over Last Decade
Reports from the Episcopal Church indicate that numbers are still in continuous decline. In a recent parochial report released by the Episcopal Church, statistics showed a continuation of the decline in membership that the Church has been facing over the past decade. 
Republican Politicians’ ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Strategy for Abortion Stance
Joe Carter, Editor for The Gospel Coalition and Executive Pastor of the McLean Bible Church of Arlington, Virginia, explains the somewhat vague "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" approach to abortion that many modern Pro-Life Politicians exhibit. In light of the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the ... 
Important Points Brought up on Day One of Barrett’s Confirmation Hearing
Democrats and Republicans are very divided on day one of Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation hearing. All 22 Democrats and Republicans of the Senate Judiciary Committee gave their opening arguments for the Supreme Court Judge appointment, along with Barrett herself. The Committee seemed very divisive ... 
Research Proves the Next Generation Needs the Ministry’s Aid in Issues of Mental Health
David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock of Barna Group discuss their fourth installment of "Five Essential Conversations About Ministry to the Next Generation," and the importance of addressing mental health when reaching out to younger members of congregations. Based on research from Barna's largest ... 
Nearly Half of American Christians are unsure of the Bible’s Stance on Abortion
CRC's American Worldview Inventory 2020 survey released Tuesday, yielding that four out of 10 Christians believe the bible to be unclear about abortion. Findings from the report, which drew from the responses of 2,000 Americans, showed that 44% or respondents thought the Bible was "ambiguous in its ... 
Pastor John Piper Explains Hardship and How to Interpret God’s Intent
John Piper explains the two ways that God introduces suffering into our lives, and how we can use them to better ourselves and understand his grace. In an interview with his online ministry desiringGod.org, founder, teacher, and renowned pastor John Piper explains how Christians should react to and ...
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