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Vatican Grants Indulgences to Pope's Twitter Followers

Toni Ridgaway - July 17, 2013

The Catholic Church is now granting "time off purgatory" to those who will follow World Youth Day on Twitter.

Ex-Gay Pride Event Postponed Because of Violence Threats

Toni Ridgaway - July 17, 2013

A celebration of ex-gay leaders and supporters was scheduled for July 31 at the Family Research Council, but security threats have forced organizers to postpone it until September.

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Former NY Times Writer Ridiculed for Being a Creationist

Toni Ridgaway - July 17, 2013

After admitting she believes in the biblical view of creation, Yahoo! News writer Virginia Heffernan is enduring harsh criticism from fellow journalists.

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Why Gay Marriage Is Good and Bad for the Church

Trevin Wax - July 16, 2013

Even when culture swerves, we know God is still at work for the good of those who love Him.

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Why Do Church Plants FAIL?

Geoff Surratt - July 16, 2013

8 lessons from the frontlines of ministry in the Mile High City.

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Who Is the Hero of Your Sermon?

Greg Breazeale - July 16, 2013

Let's examine a few counterfeit heroes that prevent us from pointing to the Ultimate Hero in our sermons.

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Busiest Abortion Clinic in Virginia Closes

Toni Ridgaway - July 16, 2013

A clinic in Fairfax City that performed more abortions than anywhere else in Virginia has closed due to increasing local and state regulations.

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How Should the Church Respond to the Zimmerman Verdict

Greg Surratt - July 16, 2013

Greg Surratt, along with our entire country, has been watching with great interest the happenings surrounding the Zimmerman trial and verdict.

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7 Roadblocks That Prevent Pastors From Leading Well

Ron Edmondson - July 15, 2013

What are you learning from failed leadership experiences?

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Does Your Church Need Optimism or Hope?

Julian Freeman - July 15, 2013

Why is hope greater than simple positive thinking?

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T.D. Jakes Addresses Zimmerman Case in Sunday Service

Toni Ridgaway - July 15, 2013

Surprised by the "not guilty" verdict in the George Zimmerman case, Jakes hosted a panel to discuss it in their Sunday morning service.

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Why You’re Not as Tolerant as You Think

Daniel Darling - July 14, 2013

The problem with today's movement toward tolerance is, well, it's not actually tolerant.

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12 Culture Trends You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Carey Nieuwhof - July 14, 2013

Because leaders who are willing to reconsider the methods to preserve the mission are usually the ones who succeed long term.

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4 Ways to Sabotage Your Leadership

Dave Kraft - July 14, 2013

Stay clear of these ministry-destroying attitudes and actions.

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Erwin McManus: Why Real Leaders Shape the Future

Erwin McManus - July 12, 2013

"Whoever is creating the emerging culture is the leader, period."

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Pastors VS. Worship Leaders: Secrets to Working Together

Tim Spivey - July 12, 2013

Field-tested tips for creating powerful ministry as pastors and worship leaders partner together.

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Darryl Strawberry Puts Baseball Behind, Becomes Ordained

Toni Ridgaway - July 12, 2013

Former MLB great Darryl Strawberry finally talks about his new calling and ministries that are changing the face of his community.

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What Counts as Pulpit Plagiarism?

Desiring God - July 11, 2013

There is a danger that the good desire to share and spread truth will sometimes be carried out, unknowingly, through the untruthful means of plagiarism

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Why It’s Time to Ban Ministerial Prostitution

Tom Lawson - July 11, 2013

"Never go after a minister serving at another church who has given no indication he or she is open to the possibility of moving."

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4 Stages of Church Leadership Growth

Paul Alexander - July 11, 2013

As the church begins to grow and change, so does the role of the board.

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Remains of Pastor’s Wife and Friend Identified; OK County GOP Chair...

Stephanie Martin - April 18, 2024

News surfaced this week that Tifany Machel Adams is the GOP chair for Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Adams is one of four suspects charged with kidnapping and murdering pastor's wife Jilian Kelley and Kelley's friend Veronica Butler.

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