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parish opens possibilities for church growth bishop says Yearbook calls AME Zion fastest growing U S church Breakout Churches reveals leadership essentials Cowboy churches springing up across western U S Drunk pastor ministers in growing AA church Elect Jesus billboard stirs campaign controversy Engaging book lives up to its name Entrepreneurial Faith falls flat Evangelical vs Muslim rhetoric and debates heats up Jesus film surpasses 5 billion viewers Just go and go slow become key to hurricane relief for one church consultant Men s Fraternity leads guys to become real men Non convention aims for encouragement not church business Passion exceeds expectations recoups cost in first days of release Passion film becomes evangelical outreach tool Passion movie a hit in Middle East Power of One Another examines relational aspect of healthy churches Purpose Driven moves to mobilize church leaders in the global AIDS war Purpose Driven Church adds world missions to agenda Refining Your Style showcases famous speakers 10 common fundraising mistakes and how to avoid them 10 ideas to power up your church to pray 10 things churches can learn from secular nonprofits 10 things pastors need to know about funding ministry 10 tips for Web sites that work 10 ways to increase offerings 10 25 11 commands for leaders 11 ways to appreciate your pastor 12 500 decisions at LA Billy Graham Crusade 15 lessons from leaders who reach the lost part 1 15 lessons from leaders who reach the lost part 2 15 proven ways to reach the unchurched 15 proven ways to reach the unchurched part 2 15 proven ways to reach the unchurched part 3 20 financial facts churches should know 2004 elections could signal changes for church in society 23 real life leadership principles Vision 3 tips for visitor surveys that work to improve a church s welcome 40 Days of Purpose 5 ingredients to a successful generosity initiative 5 Reasons to teach on stewardship early in the year 5 tips to keep a building program working for you 5 types of Christians Study shows 3 types as unchurched 50 000 attend 21st all night prayer vigil in Cali Colombia 6 New Year s resolutions to promote church health 6 telltale signs of phony leaders 6 ways to visualize a sermon for impact 7 back to school kickoff ideas 7 secrets of successful building fund campaigns 7 ways to begin a buzz about Bible study 79 congregations receive Church Health Awards 8 Great Questions to Answer With Your Church Web Site 8 steps to reversing spiritual death in churches 8 300 New Yorkers follow Christ after Graham crusade 9 proven ways to engage your congregation in the message A biblical perspective on young people A biblical response to Katrina Reflection on prophecy of Joel A Chrysalis Factor defines breakout churches A church by any other name stinks up the courts A healthy tool A single resource for screens A spiritual awakening at work A statistic is worth a thousand words A taxing situation IRS changes affect clergy A Worship Revolution A G conference to focus on conversion growth A G offering crisis stress training for leaders A G seeking nominations for Sunday school teacher of the year A G to host National Deaf Convention aaa Abuse costs for Catholic Dioceses tops 1B Abuse proofing the church Accused pastor cleared of abuse charges by archdiocese ACLJ files suit in church discrimination case ACLJ files to stop Mass same sex marriage ruling Activist politician adds preacher to resume Ad campaign boosts profile of United Methodist Church Adrian Rogers announces spring 2005 retirement plans Adults should take notice of how God is working through youth Adults support student led prayer movement on campuses Adults turning to Christian media for inspiration Adults Christian beliefs conflict with Bible research shows Advance ticket buyers have Passion to see Gibson movie Adventist leaders focus on reaching 1 billion in 2003 AFA ends Disney boycott Afghanistan election may open door to more missions work Africa DVD project aims to enhance evangelism Africa s orthodoxy future of Christianity Also faith based compassion and innocent victims African Christians out to evangelize America African church leaders call for integrity African Methodist churches target health issues through special program African American Methodist leaders discuss obstacles of black churches After school hours offer enormous outreach opportunity for churches Agnostic sues city over free church parking AIDS Islam shape landscape of African ministry Airport seeks to ground church s plan for former Naval Training Center Alabama Chief Justice suspended over monument rift Alabama churches burning Alabama Methodists debate contemporary vs traditional worship Alabama thieves target churches during services Alaska Baptists confront declining membership Albany diocese joins others in denouncing Episcopal Church actions All bets off group breaks from Cold Spring Ky church All Saints Church votes to sever ties with Episcopal Church All styles of music appropriate to praise God Allegations put Robinson s election vote on hold Alleged abuse victims ask feds to bring charges AllWorship com gives free music to Christian Web sites AME Church sees appeal to youth as key issue AME gathering draws thousands in South Carolina America becoming less churched with each generation America s faith changing below surface America s Jewish population at 6 2 million report claims American Baptists launch evangelism site American Baptists receive grant for ministry project American Catholic loyalties give way to confrontation American churches fight war on fat American Internet usage is primarily religious American pastor killed in Iraq ambush American s Protestant majority is fading University of Chicago research shows Americans donate billions to charity few tithe to churches Americans don t understand worship Barna says Americans give generously but few tithe Americans interested in end times poll finds Americans link faith to everyday life new poll says Americans say spiritual preparation for kids is lagging Americans split over Federal Marriage Amendment Americans strength based on religious faith Pew reports An American prayer movement An American prayer movement Intercessors and repentance An American prayer movement Learning from church history An American prayer movement Looking at the Korean model An American prayer movement Postmodern paradigm An American prayer movement Stories and stats show growth An Olympic sized church in London And married priests trickle into Catholic Church Andrae Crouch awarded Hollywood star Anglican Church announces US funded AIDS initiative for southern Africa Answering the big call to small ministry Anti abortion pastor under fire for preaching politics Anti Muslim hate crimes on the rise FBI reports Anti Muslim message ignites media controversy Anti war pastor placed on leave Apartment ministry builds church attendance Apathy isn t a wise choice come Election Day Apology helps ailing church begin healing Appeal court overturns Swedish pastor s conviction for condemning gays Appeals court refuses to block church expansion Appeals court rules commandments plaque should remain at courthouse Appeals court sends tax exemption case back to state court Appeals court suspends injunction in satellite programming rift Approval process stymies church building project Archdiocese launches child abuse education programs Archdiocese puts archbishop s mansion up for sale to pay abuse settlement Archdiocese to post budget details Are Americans self indulgent or compassionate Latest study says both Are church conflicts institutionalizing hypocrisy Are churches keeping up with texting times Are trendy churches a thing of the past Are violent video games effective youth outreach Are you cut out for church consulting Take this FREE Quiz to find out Ariz churches meet in theaters offices meat locker Ark church finds new pastor among congregants Arlington diocese makes push for funds Art may be answer to church s prayers Art Robles has cross to bear literally Assemblies of God denomination focusing on church planting Assemblies of God to open charities office in D C Assembly encourages youth to become leaders Assembly of God asks Sunday schools to help fund hurricane relief Assessing church changes Year in review and looking ahead Asset Verification opens Nashville office to serve churches Atheist loses pledge case turns attention to custody laws Athletic director turns preacher Atlanta kidnapper s story illustrates redemption Atlanta ministry trains leaders for emerging Iraqi church Attack on church s Jesus statue viewed as hate crime Attending church lengthens life study says Attorney General backs faith based initiative Attorney says faith based initiative bucks have strings attached Audit Sex abuse reforms being followed but changes needed Author says Christian women need extreme makeover for modesty Author says God lite churches don t cut it Author says true reverence requires right view of God Author s ministry yields book to revive us again Author s new book aims to bring neighbors together in church Authors examine Why Churches Die Automation marries tithing and tech Avoid isolating ministries Take a holistic view of church communications Avoid worship wars by preparing and teaching people how to praise Awards honor top churches in evangelism Back stage What s driving the top 5 worship trends part one Back up before it s too late Back to school prayer unites church community Bad economy rising costs chance for Church to shine Baltimore officials mandate foodservice permits for churches Bank to foreclose on N Kentucky church Banks find churches solid when it comes to loan risks Baptism controversy heating up in S C Baptisms bring out water department sleuths Baptist church leaves state convention over homosexuality issue Baptist church planters adopt ACS software Baptist group reaches out at gay pride fest Baptist leaders call for cross cultural partnerships Baptist pastor assigned chaplaincy in Kuwait Baptists launch voter registration effort call Christians to vote for biblical values Baptists reach out to dancers Baptists urged to focus on families Barna develops leadership diagnostic tool Barna finds Christians excel in relationships lag in Bible knowledge Barna finds churches priorities vary widely for 2005 Barna launching online church leadership courses Barna reports unchurched numbers nearly double over last decade Barna research calls for higher priority on children s ministry Barna research reveals young people more open to outreach Barna research shows Christianity still strong part of American life Barna study shows black population holds strongest beliefs Barna survey reveals limited effect of The Passion movie Barna 25 years of prophetic warning for the Church Barna Church leaders younger more innovative Baylor to study how faith based groups fight poverty Be a successful leader Be flexible for more effective outreach Be wary of judging situations by soundbites Becky Tirabassi My daily hour of prayer Become an innovative recruiter Becoming a lay driven church Becoming a model pray er Being political without crossing the wrong line Beliefnet com files for bankruptcy protection Believers worldwide gear up for public Bible reading events Bertolini launches new church seating division new product line Best books A healthy church Christmas list Beth Moore launches online Bible study Bethel church loses bid to expand facilities Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran launches expansion plan Bi vocational pastors help relieve leadership budget woes Bible club wins official recognition from school Bible lesson against idols erupts in church camp vandalism Bible reading promotes positive outlook study says Bible scholars debating TNIV on Internet Biblical adherence not cultural conformity will grow church says Aussie cardinal Bicycling bishop pedals to connect the Church to people reverse decline of UMC Big Brother Church Watch looking for tax exempt violations in Virginia Big business or church business Setting priorities for 2006 Big curtains create high drama solve small space problems Bill Gates gives Lutherans 539 000 for Sudan relief work Bill Hybels Evangelism is every believer s work Bill McCartney resigns as PK president Bill proposed to sever tie between churches tax exemption and free speech Bill would expand options for church retirement plans Bill would require agency to recruit foster families from faith community Billy Graham celebrates 86th birthday amid preparations for Los Angeles crusade Billy Graham hospitalized K C may postpone crusade Billy Graham plans L A N Y C crusades after K C Billy Graham plans Los Angeles Crusade this year Bishop of Phoenix resigns amid two scandals Bishop withdraws resolution directed at church property Bishops approve new sex abuse policy Bishops choose FBI agent to monitor clergy abuse Bishops ponder sanctions against politicians who stray from teachings Black Baptist conventions seek unified voice on minority issues Black Baptists reduce leader s power Black Catholics push for recognition Black church needs strengthening UMC bishop says Black church to pay white people to attend services Black preaching hasn t outgrown its tradition of rhetorical devices Black teens more likely than whites to attend church research shows Blackaby Church health linked to pastor s spiritual health Blah blah blog Staying in touch over the Internet Blended worship style defined differently by each congregation Blessed insurance Churches interest in travel coverage increases Blood and water in the Muslim world Blu Ray Tower from Microboards Announced at NAB Blueprint for ministry Board game mimics classic to teach stewardship Bob Buford offers e newsletter for leaders Bob Reccord s vision busts out of NAMB Bob Russell From one leader to another BOB RUSSELL How to mentor your successor BOB RUSSELL Six guidelines for sexual purity in leadership Book calls Christians to reach radically unchurched Book claims Christians just as likely to divorce Book posits evangelism as kindness friendship openness Book project puts Christianity in simple terms for unchurched BOOK REVIEW 11 Innovations in the Local Church BOOK REVIEW 15 Characteristics of Effective Pastors BOOK REVIEW Building to Glory Creating Sacred Space in a Secular World BOOK REVIEW By Design or Default BOOK REVIEW Confessions of a Pastor BOOK REVIEW Good Book BOOK REVIEW In Defense of the Religious Right BOOK REVIEW Jesus Mean and Wild BOOK REVIEW Leading With a Limp BOOK REVIEW Practicing Greatness BOOK REVIEW Real Church BOOK REVIEW Renew Your Congregation BOOK REVIEW Stripped BOOK REVIEW The Fabulous Reinvention of Sunday School BOOK REVIEW The Forgotten Ways BOOK REVIEW Who Stole My Church BOOK REVIEW Winning the Real Battle at Church BOOK REVIEW Change Your Church for Good BOOK REVIEW Overcoming Barriers to Growth BOOK REVIEW Soul Cravings Booming Fellowship Church to open three satellite locations Boston Archdiocese considers bankruptcy Boston archdiocese paid 21 2 million in previous settlements records show Boston Archdiocese reaches tentative settlement Boston Archdiocese refuses to accept group s money Boston Archdiocese seeks dismissal of all lawsuits Boston judge rules suits against archdiocese can proceed Bountiful books for church leaders Boxing pastor takes relational evangelism ringside Boy seeking prayer killed by police in church Branding conference highlights how to of church consulting Branding through the church bulletin Brazilians embrace Protestant faiths Breakaway Episcopalians find temporary church home Breakout Churches conference focuses on factors for overcoming failure Breakout leaders part 1 Breakout Leaders part 2 Breakout Leaders part 3 Bribing the Easter visitors Bridger Generation and the church British pastor decries Islam again British preacher not charged after attack on Islam Broadcasters file petition against FCC indecency ruling Budget woes plague UMC mission agency Build the ark before it rains Grow ahead of growth Building a better bake sale Building facilities is not always best way to handle growth Building on biblical foundations Building Projects Require Special Insurance Protection Building projects should be testaments not tests Bush Bush addresses annual Southern Baptists meeting Bush administration enlisting church youth groups against drug abuse Bush enacts key elements of faith based initiative Bush meets with Hispanic clergy Bush signs clergy tax break bill Bush s faith scrutinized in PBS special The Jesus Factor Busting the 6 myths of discipleship in small churches Busy lifestyles keep people from regular church attendance Calif pastor appoints church volunteers to police crime infested neighborhood California church lends 2 000 helping hands across community California court rules religious institutions can legally discriminate California newscaster turns preacher Call for married men in priesthood gets cool reception Calvary Chapel launches 10 5 million building project Campaign against filibusters sparks debate among Christians Campaign aims to register Muslim voters Campers on Mission repair Colorado church building Campus Crusade founder Bill Bright dead at 81 Can church growth really be as simple as caring Can churches build and manage their own websites Can we change the church s image problem Can you disciple without the Bible Can your church afford a consultant Canada experiencing spiritual renewal poll suggests Canadian Christians concerned new law may brand Bible as hate literature Cardinal boycotts Loyola event honoring Rudy Guiliani Cardinal Law resigns as Boston archbishop Careful the unchurched are paying attention to what we say and do Caring is a calling for Indiana pastor Casual church atmosphere leaves manners modesty behind Catholic abuse review board to review progress Catholic bishops adopt abuse guidelines Catholic bishops considering seldom convened gathering Catholic bishops refuse Bible reading project Catholic Charities USA honors volunteers Catholic charity can accept reform group aid Catholic church considers banning future molesters Catholic church likely to see more huge settlements after Louisville Catholic Church now safer for kids Catholic church sex scandals cripple authority and finances Catholic Church s porn free Internet gateway in service Catholic clergy say gay subculture exists Catholic diocese recruits priests through TV spots Catholic diocese uses victim s story to raise awareness of sexual abuse Catholic fundraising plan to offer options Catholic group wants IRS to revoke tax exempt status of Fla church Catholic lawmakers say church shouldn t mix religion and politics Catholic laypeople vow to change the Church Catholic leader bans eulogies claiming they distract from funeral Mass Catholic leaders Lead Like Jesus customize group study Catholic mansion might be sold to help church schools Catholic organization encouraging affinity credit card program Catholics deny communion to gay rights activists Catholics rescind offer to let Episcopalians use church for ceremony Catholics returning to parishes poll shows Catholics say church leaders still doing a bad job Catholics to encourage Bible reading CBAmerica selects ViServ for national database CBS NBC ban church ad inviting gays CEF ministers to army brats Cellular project to increase church revenue upsets neighbors Cellular tower funds church restoration Change habits that may be hurting your church Changing a church mindset from outreach to withreach Changing U S demographics dictate ministry shift to address needs of single adults Changing up church Multi venue churches Part 1 Changing up church Multi venue churches Part 2 Chapel that served 9 11 workers to reopen Chaplains office refutes report of coerced baptisms Charitable fund raising strong following Sept 11 Charles Colson decries Deep Throat s heroism Chicago archdiocese encourages automatic donations Chicago pastor named to head national convention Childhood a critical time for conversions survey says Children coping with trauma need honesty trust workers told Children devise plan to handle IMB shortfall Children s ministry center focuses on fun Children s volunteers bring faith to the future Children s ministry trends missing the mark for long lasting change Chinese Christians consider new plea from government to register house churches Chinese church leader s persecution raises religious freedom questions for evangelical Christians Choosing the right literature for your group Christ Church in Nashville notches 15 million for expansion Christian 9 11 ceremony upsets leaders of other faiths Christian activists struggle against Indian casinos Christian camps conference centers have big impact Christian churches raise nearly 40 million for tsunami aid commit to more Christian community unites after church vandalized Christian cost sharing health insurance gaining subscribers Christian financial advisor speaks to misers and materialism Christian fired over AT T diversity policy wins lawsuit Christian healthcare enters new phase Christian leaders advocate for global poverty AIDS funds from Washington Christian leaders oppose TNIV for church use Christian leaders see depravity in Iraq prison abuse Christian leaders to discuss AIDS education Christian Medical Association doctors petition Congress for adult stem cell research Christian music profits on the rise Christian raves offer youth an alternative Christian relationships not the only influence in evangelism Christian relief organizations act fast break records collecting aid for tsunami victims Christian response to Tsunami spreads gospel of love Christian teen files suit against school for prohibiting graduation song Christian themes sell books but church leaders question the theology Christian women learn that modesty can be fashionable Christianity changing colors historian says Christianity has no effect on lifestyle of most Americans Christianity Today honors 22 books that shape evangelical life Christianity will spread faster than Islam author claims Christians are responsible for sharing the gospel with multiple generations Christians battle against silencing Christmas in public schools Christians engage in Super Bowl outreach Christians fear persecution in the new Iraq Christians flee continuing violence in Iraq Christians mobilized to pray on World AIDS Day Dec 1 Christians not reaching America s lost hurting Christians plan Super Bowl outreach Christians prepare to counsel during Olympics Christians sharing health care costs alternative to insurance Christians should not evangelize Jews bishops say Christians should support positive films Christians urged to take ministry out of church buildings and into the streets Christians worldwide called to 10 days of prayer Christmas booklist Bring the joy of church health Christmas booklist Thoughtful gifts for church leaders and consultants Christmas float barred from Denver parade Christmas spirit in Indonesia Chuck Colson calls for preaching against same sex marriage Church retreat involves community chores Church Pie Ladies fund outreach Church abandons plan to buy mall eyes 138 acre site for complex Church account controlled exclusively by pastor missing 500 000 Church accuses pastor of misdeeds with money women he counseled Church acquires soccer complex for new worship center Church acquires unique funding for new building Church adds remote video service Church adds second service to accommodate kids Church aid agencies pull out of Iraq Church asks for exempt status to avoid back taxes Church attendance can strengthen society Church attendance lags behind Americans spiritual interest Church awarded 80 000 in flooding damages Church baptism halted by park official Church bells free to ring after court settles dispute Church bells ring in Baghdad after bombings Church branding begins with leadership Church breaks ground on 9 million building project Church buildings become ministry tools Church builds outreach in disadvantaged neighborhood Church buys airtime during NBA playoffs Church buys building to evict adult video store Church buys landmark cafeteria hotel for 4 2 million Church buys vacant property nixes community park plan Church campaign targets adult business patrons through mailings Church can continue English services for time being Church can proceed with expansion plan Church celebrates growth in new sanctuary Church celebrates New Year by burning paid off mortgage Church Central explores God s call to business leaders Church Central launches supply site offers guide to buying smart Church changes plan will build outside city Church chat on Web set for Holy Week Church claims township violating freedom files lawsuit Church collects phone cards for U S troops in Mideast Church Community Builder 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Church expert to share insights on reaching the unchurched Church eyes future with 182 acre land deal Church eyes jail for urban ministry center Church faces battle over respite care center Church faces criticism over expelling members in order to resolve conflict Church fellowship should be more than food Church fights denomination in property ownership dispute Church fights for protection after homicide victims found in side lot Church files FCC complaint against TV stations that refused to air ads Church files suit to keep food pantry open Church finally has land on which to grow Church fire investigated as hate crime Church fires alarm pastors Church fishes with new kind of bait Church for manly men and Christian media crossover Church fund raising arm frauded investors Church gets OK for development despite opposition Church gets OK for temporary dome Church gets OK to build on farmland Church gets worship center after 25 year wait Church gives away 5 bills to pay it forward Church gives to another amid building campaign Church giving goes creative Church group buys former tavern plans community programs Church growth becomes kingdom focused Church growth continues for Pentecostals six mainline denominations decline Church growth strategy should be Sunday school based Church growth subject of new British reality show Church growth Maximize your space Church harbors no bitterness over fire Church has just the ticket for those searching for God Church has no plans to borrow for building Church headquarters and school lose tax exempt status Church Health Conference Back to basics leadership Church Health Survey helps staff determine congregations perceptions Church Health Survey measures a mission Church hears from American held hostage in Iraq Church helping students put best foot forward Church hip hop club in Florida offers haven to teens Church holds hip hop service Church holds outdoor services after hurricane Church hopes to drive up attendance with 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be insane Church leaders meet with Kofi Annan urge major U N role in Iraq Church leaders must gain a right perspective in spiritual warfare Church leaders need to make sure their ministry aligns with God s will Church leaders need to think creatively put ideas into action Church leaders propose national Christian Alliance that may rival NCC Church leaders relieved over truce to end Sudan civil war Church leaders say bishop had no authority to remove them Church leaders should give more than lip service to prayer Church logos help establish a congregation s identity Church loses associate pastor takes opportunity to define role Church loses battle with city over zoning building codes Church loses building to fire faith remains Church losing members over decision not to let women vote Church makes a name for itself with immigrants Church management company announces software upgrade Church management software Simpler than you think Church may be in contempt still operates unlicensed camp Church may move cemetery to allow growth Church may oppose video store zoning request Church may purchase 5 million mall property Church members happy to be back in pews Church members face dismissal over unbiblical lawsuit Church members honored for 60 plus years of perfect Sunday School attendance Church members learn wise investments pay off Church members to distribute 500 100 bills to needy Church members upset about former pastor trying to lure them away Church members upset pastor lifted sermons from Internet Church members walk for the hungry Church members wonder whether big brother is watching Church missions efforts that transform lives Church missions that create lasting change Church missions giving become more personal less institutionalized Church move put on hold as city requests growth projections Church moves closer to moving into mall property Church moves forward with construction plan Church named most spiritually fulfilling activity for 23 of Americans Church needs shot of testosterone author advocates Church of England goes virtual Church of England numbers increase slightly Church of England seizes opportunity of growing spiritual interest Church of England woos church growth with chocolate Church of Fools launched in cyberspace Church of Fools ship sinks Church offers Sunday school resources related to blockbuster Passion film Church OKs attachment of wireless antennas to steeple Church on track for 313 acre development Church open to separating from Episcopal convention Church opens again after 20 year lapse Church opens doors to multicultural congregations Church opens home buying center Church opens new sanctuary Church opens parking lot for drive in service Church opts for satellite service to handle growth Church partners with others to rebuild after Katrina Church pastor uses chalk talk drawings to reinforce sermons Church pays for marriage retreats for couples Church pews taking back seat to flexible seating Church plans to build 15 story residential tower Church plans to feed give toys to 2 000 children Church plans to lead city revitalization efforts Church plans to make friends of future neighbors Church plant targets youthful flock Church planting strategies should include trusting God Church potlucks targeted under new health regulations Church prays for shooter Church program offers comfort to the divorced Church reaches membership with digital signage Church reaches out to cancer patients others affected Church reaches out to smokers Church ready to make case for building project Church relocation delayed by wrangling Church research ties break from mediocrity with outward focus Church rezoning request denied county wants commercial owners Church rocked by allegations of embezzlement molestation Church says borough limiting growth files suit Church scholarships bolster future for youth Church school state at odds over regulations Church schools most racially segregated study finds Church seats undergo 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Church tech part two The virtual world of data Church that caters to homeless declared a nuisance Church theft is blessing in disguise pastor says Church tips pizza guy 800 as random kindness Church to buy campus from Bible college Church to complete new building after 10 years in temporary sites Church to open Subway franchise on property Church to refurbish school for worship Church to sue town over permit refusals Church tower case will test zoning law Church transforms manufacturing plant into new facility with volunteer labor Church treasurer accused of stealing money Church treasurer pleads guilty to 1 6 million theft Church turnaround begins with fearless Christian leadership Church turns down lucrative cellular antenna offer Church Under the Bridge serves Waco homeless Church uses Denver theater to showcase its ministry Church uses flamingos as VBS fund raiser Church uses grant to provide after school activities learning Church uses innovative way to drive new visits Church uses pop culture to study gospel Church uses technology to poll members during service Church using WTC beams for bell towers Church vandalism case nets man prison term Church volunteers give and take on rebuilding project Church vote becomes critical for candidates Church votes to move forward with mall purchase Church wants to broaden lay ministry Church weddings still popular among brides Church will defy order conduct worship service Church woos irregular worshipers with chocolate bars Church workers join labor organizations Church workers learn to spot abuse Church World Service commends Liberian interfaith leaders for calming violence Church World Service in Fla to help hurricane victims Church worship draws more teens than faith online Church youth group takes responsibility for bomb scare Church s response to AIDS crisis increases Church barred from marrying gays says no to all weddings Church city at odds over industrial park zoning Church city dispute over parking lot heard in federal court Church neighbors given time to discuss building project Church Sunday school growth begin with foundation of prayer Church theater combine forces to reach out Church state legislation on hold for holiday break Church state line blurs leading up to election Church s cross towers above freeway Church s economic justice fund goes interfaith Church s insurance premiums expected to skyrocket ChurchCentral com vendor directory links pastors with needed resources Churches at heart of Hurricane Katrina disaster response Churches become center of post hurricane relief Churches benefiting from government money to promote marriage Churches buying Passion DVD in bulk Churches can bridge spiritual physical healing pastor says Churches can help disadvantaged youth learn to give back study says Churches can use atheism vs Christianity debate as outreach tool Churches challenge city zoning with RLUIPA federal law Churches cheated by supposed 9 11 hero Churches choosing non traditional 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Churches sign on for calendar management software Churches stand to benefit from federal housing money Churches start counting lottery s blessings Churches still helping people cope with 9 11 Churches struggle to keep up with communities needs Churches targeted in Baghdad Churches that pray are churches that grow Part 1 Churches that pray are churches that grow Part 2 Churches That Pray Are Churches That Grow Part 3 Churches to open in China but U S says religious freedom still poor Churches to promote democracy in south Sudan Churches turn to logo redesign for branding Churches turn to Mayberry morals in Bible fellowships Churches urge Senate to reauthorize welfare plan Churches urged to restore credibility of Christianity Churches urged to spread message through Harry Potter Churches using Halloween tracts to spread gospel Churches faith partners begin drive for voter registration Churchgoers sticking close to God as war looms Churchgoing improves health new study finds City design 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suit questions church s responsibility Clergy shortage remains despite increase in Christian college enrollment Cleveland church holds marriage rally Cloned sheep s death should warn human cloning proponents Closing the back door with a four legged stool Coalition of African American ministers supports Marriage Amendment Colleges receive money to overcome clergy shortages Colorado church gets OK to develop 313 acre project Colorado pastor visits Russian school hostages Coming together for the community Commentary God Your Stuff a book review Commission not keen on church plan Commission to hear church plan for new facility Commission to study church zoning restrictions Commissioners tell church adult store can remain open Committee recommends Southern Baptists leave World Alliance Company helps churches raise funds via debit card purchases Company targets church worship needs with photo series Conference aims to encourage challenge pastors Conference aims to regenerate youth leaders Conference focuses on reaching keeping the unchurched Conference offers tips for handling boys in Sunday school Conference promises innovative ideas for church growth Conference to teach ministers how to deal with crises Conferences focus on reaching the unchurched Confessions of a church sign reader Confidence in organized religion down survey says Conflict in congregations topic of new television series Conflict in Haiti forces out some missions Congregation votes to leave Episcopal Church Congregations trade Sunday best for casual dress Connecting through small groups just got easier Conservationists appeal church development approval Conservative appointment worries some Kentucky Baptists Conservative black church leaders activists oppose faith based initiative Conservative Episcopalians form church within a church Conservative Episcopalians gather to discuss future Conservative Episcopalians urged to be patient Conservative loses ministry over funds suggestion Conservative Lutheran theologians reject recommendations on gay unions Conservative Methodists propose separation from UMC Conservatives to form new orthodox network Consider the issues before preaching about politics Considerations for moving from pews to chairs Construction trends for churches topic of conference Consultant training provides tools to heal churches Consultant training For the Church s sake Consulting for a change Consulting is on the rise Consulting your way out of conflict Consumers demanding more Bibles Christian products Contemporary Christian gospel music set sales records Contemporary preaching with classics Contending for the faith Contradictory studies show complexity of church growth Contributions up for Cooperative Program at SBC Controversial church vote swells worship attendance Controversy brews over Christian ministers praying publicly in Jesus name Convention fails to amend Mass constitution against same sex marriage Convention for teenage girls expected to draw thousands Convention speakers ask leaders to Imagine God s purpose Conversations with God Cooperative Program contributions up slightly at SBC Copyright Confusion Copyright licensing service enables churches to show videos legally Corporate exec turns in washroom key to wash feet Could church sex offender list keep congregations safe Council curbs church parking along street Council OKs plan allowing church to expand Council reneges on zoning waivers for church Counseling minister in court over confidence breach Counseling on the rise in the modern Church Counseling workshop to help integrate faith research Counting the cost Counting the cost of a church fire County briefing at church criticized County judge gives pastor his job back County won t stomach church potluck suppers Couple convicted on church theft charges Court clears way for churches to solicit door to door Court closes church s Bible camp Court OKs ban on churches in residential areas Court rules against some church tax exemptions Court rules congregation can keep its building despite leaving UMC denomination Court s land use decision pivotal for churches Covenant Marriage Sunday is February 13 Creating a volunteers welcome culture Creation science book stirs controversy at Grand Canyon Crimes against church a reality to consider Critics essential for healthy church teams Critics fear law for gays targets church leaders speech Cuban Memorial Request for compassion and prayers for the victims of communism Culture trends that will impact the church Curtain supplier opens new world to churches Cutting edge church topic draws 3 000 CWS gives 1 million plans to raise 5 million more for tsunami victims CWS supports investigation into death of Haitian pastor Cyber evangelists find new ways to share gospel Dallas church raises 1 16 million for international missions fund Dallas churches unite for May 15 Global Day of Prayer Damaged Fla churches offer aid to hurricane victims Dammann won t return to her church Dare to grow beyond physical barriers Deaf church being forced to relocate Deaf churches flourish in Twin Cities Dealing with criticism in ministry Dealing with sexual sin calls for conviction and compassion Dealing with tech arts burnout Part one Dealing with tech arts burnout Part two Staff burnout Dealing with tech volunteer burnout Dean says faith influenced decision to sign civil union law Death by baptism Texas preacher s electrocution raises questions of technology and doctrine Debate of faith and politics to air nationwide beginning today Deceased priest blamed for parish s 1 million shortfall Decline in ELCA giving prompts cuts in spending staff programs raises Decline of church discipline cited as most visible failure of contemporary church Declining membership forces church to close Decoding the church with a Da Vinci duping Deep and wide Growing congregations together Defeated conservative Baptists rethink financial support Defiant church brought under diocesan control Defining Breakout Churches as better than good Defining church membership not an easy task Defrocked lesbian minister to fight Methodist Church s decision Defrocked UMC pastor restored despite confessed homosexuality Delegates to vote on homosexual bishop s election Demand for men s ministries continues to increase Demand high for airport chapels Democratic frontrunners oppose federal marriage amendment Dennis can t dampen teens spirits at X Fuge Denomination develops Spanish Sunday school materials Denominations working together to boost membership Denver church s Jews killed Jesus sign changed Despite pressure Promise Keepers event will go on Despite terrorist threat many commit to short term missions Detroit church to launch 60 million development project Developing the talent you already have Diagnose your church s health Is the church both locally and globally minded Diagnose your church s health Are leaders committed to the ministry of the church Diagnose your church s health Does the church have a strategic plan for future growth Diagnose your church s health Is teaching based on the Bible Diagnose your church s health Is the church keeping new members Diagnose Is the church a praying church Diagnose Is the church driven by a Great Commission focus Diagnose Is the church reaching non believers Diary of a Church Consultant Hiring a new staff member Diary of a Church Consultant Keeping the vision Diary of a Church Consultant Measuring ministry monotony Diary of a church consultant Replacing ineffective leaders Diary of a Church Consultant Worship wars are they still around Did God send Hurricane Katrina Careful what you preach Diffusing 7 excuses Why church members won t volunteer Diocese announces 21 million sex abuse settlement Diocese implementing kiosk for e giving Diocese rebukes Episcopal Church votes Diocese turns down offer for land stifles development project Diocese s special edition paper addresses crisis Direct personal evangelism is still best approach Direct personal evangelism reaches formerly unchurched Discipleship and the church growth movement Discipleship 2 guidelines for growth Discipline A Neglected Teaching Disney cuts back on weekly religious services Dispel the myth of the super pastor Distracted churches can reclaim first love Diversity a challenge for Lutherans survey shows Do you preach politics Do you really want to be a trendy church Dobson urges parents to pull kids from Calif public schools Dobson Colson address Washington marriage rally Dobson Ziglar Patterson bid farewell to retiring Adrian Rogers Document may be smoking gun in sexual abuse cases Don t dumb down the church Don t let people slip through the cracks Don t write off Sunday school just yet Donations help lift church members spirit after burglary Don t ask for help Downsizing for evangelism Dozens protest homeless squatting on church property Drawing near to a holy God requires holiness Drop in contributions forces church to cut spending Drop in Methodists giving tied to waning trust in UMC leadership economic worries DVD player lets customers turn off foul language Dying church replants growing church rebrands E giving could help buck poor giving trends E giving on the rise may encourage more faithful tithing E K Bailey s daughter called to preach Each generation is mandated to spread the good news Earth friendly is good for church finances and evangelism Easier faster Bibles still a blur to pre and post literates Easy digital signage content ECPA announces Gold Medallion Book winners Ed Young offers advice on how to make leaders of lackluster followers Edwards passes muster for church vote in S Carolina Effective churches find ways to make evangelism hit home Egg hunting for a good outreach Eight questions to ask before starting new ministries Ejected for Easter ad may make no difference in church attendance ELCA allocates 2 5 million to leadership development ELCA asks churches to cut spending ELCA congregations spend millions on social ministry ELCA council recommends interim agreement with Methodists ELCA examines its pastoral leadership ELCA membership slips below 5 million in 2003 ELCA ministry board adds background checks for leaders ELCA moves closer to full communion with UMC ELCA renews worship liturgies with new resources for churches Election Day Remember that character matters Emergent church calls preaching broken inauthentic Emerging church harboring old ideas about women Emerging Church symposium focuses on rebooting worship and music Employment Practices for Ministries English pub reopens as church Enjoy freedom instead of fighting Entertainment evangelism falls short of reaching youth Envision a better Web site Epicenter of Catholic sex abuse scandal shifting to L A Episcopal Church appoints first Hispanic rector Episcopal Church studying worship services Episcopal Church votes to recognize same sex unions Episcopal churches focus on growing congregations Episcopal diocese establishing clergy mentoring program Episcopal group at odds with church policies Episcopal priests take message to local bar Episcopal split could come at high cost Episcopalian leader defends decision to affirm homosexual bishop amid talk of split Episcopalians dig into talk of split Episcopalians see another rift over gay bishop Episcopalians to reclaim evangelism at Aug 6 7 conference ePrayerConnect to link ministries laypersons Ergun Caner tells SBC preachers to stick to Scripture Eritrea 16 pastors nearly 900 Christians imprisoned Erwin Lutzer other apologists to defend truth in America Ethnic groups worry about church closings Evangelical advocacy group consolidates offices Evangelical Christians face increasing danger as missionaries Evangelical church reputation changing toward compassion Evangelical leaders make a significant influence on G8 Evangelical leaders plan prayer service for inauguration day Evangelical organization reaffirms commitment to Jewish evangelism Evangelical society will decide whether to oust two members Evangelicalism loses momentum in Europe Evangelicals apply liberal dose of compassion in new effort against HIV AIDS Evangelicals expanding in NH election impact unclear Evangelicals have bad rep among non Christians Barna says Evangelicals providing support for Bush Evangelicals rethink their public face Evangelism American style Let s go to the movies Evangelism efforts during SBC convention hailed a success Evangelism isn t the only urgent purpose of a healthy church Evangelism requires churches to be prepared for spiritual warfare Evangelism should be natural for Christians pastor says Evangelist foresees persecution for Christians in America Evangelist Jim Bakker launching another TV ministry Evangelist ventures off road to impact adventurous men Evangelistic pastor heads growing church Event Management System software update released EveryoneCan net to aid momentum for June evangelism thrust Ex church worker accused of taking about 250 000 Examining the unchurched the world of the U4s Expansion plans on hold for New England church Expansion project celebrated as monumental step of faith Experiencing Henry Blackaby Externally focused church consultation Facing the challenges of future growth Faith Breaks broadcasts become book Faith groups press Bush Kerry on U S poverty healthcare Faith in organized religion slipping poll says Faith is good but is a factor in conflict Faith no factor in technology use Faith vote fraught with church state controversy Faith if nurtured can triumph over tragedy Faith based groups have ready access to funds study finds Faithful America asks for solution for Sudan Faithful face off protesting for peace and justice FaithfulAmerica org again voice of faith community FaithfulAmerica org sends camera crew to Chad calls for Day of Conscience Aug 25 FaithfulAmerica org to run apology ad again on Arab TV FaithfulAmerica org Weblog shares photos stories from Sri Lanka and Indonesia Faithless pastor suspended again in Denmark Falwell apologizes for comment about Muhammad Falwell calls Christians to be conscience of the culture Falwell church state end land dispute suit Falwell plans to move church operations Falwell Floyd cross political line Americans United charges Family drops suit against church pastor Family influence a major factor for unchurched Family legacy draws first time missionary to Cuba Family Ministry model should be churchwide FCC fines Clear Channel stations for indecency Feasibility study the first step to a successful church stewardship campaign Feeding on God s Word Feeding the poor from suburbia Fellowship Church makes church relevant to 1 900 pastors at C3 meeting Fellowship seeks return to evangelical roots Fellowship It s not just a hall Female priest calls for change in church policy Few Americans have biblical worldview research suggests Fewer churches host Hell Houses this Halloween Financial secretary accused of stealing 111 000 from church Finding a future in ministry Finding buyer is stumbling block for church relocation Finding ministry encouragement and your RPE Finishing well begins with true surrender Finishing well part 2 Forgetting the world Finishing well part 3 The challenge of focus Fire destroys church just months after October opening Fire destroys new building at church Fire or befriend Consultants tell how they solve personality conflicts Fired pastor keeps preaching changes locks at church First amendment rights collide at church polling place First Baptist Church moving to new site First Baptist of Dallas plans 48 million project First Russian Orthodox Church debuts in Cuba FIRST PERSON Where are all the members Five more leadership strengths Five places to find intimacy with God Five principles for RightPathing Five reasons why churches cannot ignore branding Five relational keys in reaching the formerly unchurched Five states sue Vatican for fraud Five steps to a strategic mission and vision minded budget Five ways to get the word out about your church FREE Five ways to keep peace and harmony in your small group Five ways to welcome guests Fla church plant struggles to take root after hurricanes Fla churches hurt by hurricanes still serving needy at Christmas Fla churches meet to pray Hurricane Ivan away Fla ministers selling hurricane donations are jailed Florida church leaves Episcopal denomination for Rwandan Communion Florida church makes sermons interactive with remote controls Florida churches learn to negotiate insurance after hurricanes Florida city seeks to ban churches from popular roadway Florida ministers address anger over girl s abduction murder Florida pastor works with state to begin prison ministry Florida pro lifers win right to protest at abortion clinic Florida UMC congregation gets green light for 98 000 square foot church building Fluid church habits put new spin on the numbers Focus on the Family says flourishing men s ministry keeps church healthy Following up on Easter visitors Food as evangelism sharing the milk and meat of the Word Food for the Hungry partners with Phoenix for tsunami relief Food for the Hungry provides emergency relief for Haiti Forget church attendance Barna calls for tracking holiness Forgive us our debts Oregon church in bind over member loans Former elder and church treasurer nabbed in check writing scam Former judge Moore speaks out about acknowledging God in public places Former missionaries may receive funding from Texas Baptists Former Wal Mart gives church room to grow Four big reasons for churches to teach about giving Four blunders that ruin a pastor congregation partnership Four out of 10 adults discuss religion during week Four things churches may not know France s Evangelical churches face bureaucratic hurdles Free e mail newsletter features exclusive church health research advice Free newsletter helps UMC congregations reach out FREE Special Reports on seating baptistries and pulpits Fresh wind of films speaks culture s language From humble beginnings a prayer movement is born From relief to rebuilding churches give hope to Katrina battered residents Fulfilling the Church s mission two weeks at a time Fund raising relies on the heart Funds withheld to protest homosexual bishop s election G8 sees a new type of evangelical activism Gallup poll reveals secret to successful churches Gallup reports two thirds of Americans believe in the devil Gay activists protest Falwell s church Gay bishop says he s not sorry he was elected but regrets church turmoil Generosity down creativity up in church funding Genuine leader health begins with closeness to God Georgia church baptizes 950 in five years Georgia church serves young corporate types Georgia church withdraws from association over female pastor issue Georgia government turning to churches to help kids prison inmates Georgia pastor starts outreach for prisoners children Germany s Protestant church launches ad campaign Get a job Turning unemployment into evangelism Get a vision for missions Get the clues for worship with a cue sheet Get to know me Getting out of the rut to an outward focus Getting by when churches have to make do with less Getting outside the church to reach the world Getting the call of the church exactly backwards Gideons told not to distribute at school Give the gift of appreciation Giving goes on despite gasoline fueled inflation GMA Awards reflect Christian music s new mood God is anxious to forgive but God is responsible and we are to blame God still speaks in mysterious ways God s calling to work God s ready to do a new thing but is your church Going global with a vision for world outreach Going into all the world with soap and water Steve Sjogren shares sopping wet faith Golfer Love donates winnings to Georgia church Good leaders aren t afraid to look ahead Good leaders know how to effectively deal with change Good News board honors Heidinger Robb award Good news for churches meeting in schools Good planning is good stewardship in church design Good stewardship starts in the church business office Gov Bush Line between church state blurred in Florida Government gives 1 billion in 2003 to faith based organizations Government rewriting laws to fund religious groups Governor wants Catholic officials charged Grace Ministries in Fullerton breaks ground on 26 acre campus Gracia Burnham appeals to Christians to love Muslims Gracia Burnham commended for return to Philippines to testify Graham breaks ground for new headquarters Graham elected SBC leader Graham returns to Los Angeles 55 years after revival there Graham summer crusades moved to fall Granger church intentional about reaching unchurched Grants available for UMC youth ministry programs Grants available to help LCMS churches reach immigrants Grass Roots and Barna form media ministry partnership Grass Roots Software announces Powertool for PowerPoint Great youth ministry means more than a superstar staff member Greek Orthodox Church aims for Olympic revival Greeters help churches put best foot forward Group accuses pastor of political speech from pulpit Group alleging Jehovah s Witnesses abuse plans protest Group claims Vatican violates child treaty Group disappointed complaint against Methodist bishop is dropped Groups challenge churches to do more for youth Groups to file IRS complaints against Miami church that hosted Kerry Growing church keeps on building in San Antonio Growing church plans for expansion in former Wal Mart Growing churches need more than crowd control Growing Hispanic church buys Ford site in Texas Growing L A church travels in motorcade to new building Growing numbers of Christians leaders leaving church Growing through the barriers Connecting excelling and following through Growing up good isn t the same as growing up with God Growth a good problem for High Point church Guiding your church through financial crisis Gunman opens fire in church one dead Gunman robs church threatens to kill secretary Guyana police questioning two people in the deaths of Wycliffe Bible Translators Habitat for Humanity founder receives award says much work to be done Haitian pastor and Christian radio host killed Haitian pastor hopes to rebuild country through ministry Handheld e Bible launching this summer Harvest Crusade returns to Anaheim in July Have volunteers manage the volunteers Haynes retires after 40 years at Roxbury church Healthy church among those to be closed Healthy Church Leader conference will be led by Russell and Rainer Hearing aides bring deaf gospel Heaven is a wonderful place but hell is real too Heaven Week celebration sees more people coming to Christ Help your church grow Helping your church grow Leadership barriers Helpmate rolls out new scheduling tool for churches Hemphill leaving Southwestern Seminary to lead SBC s Kingdom movement Hendricks points to marks of effective church leaders Heresy trial for Methodist bishop not likely High court to hear pledge case minus Scalia High court will hear education funding case Higher numbers of new ELCA missionaries in 2005 Hispanic Catholics turn to evangelical Christianity in growing numbers Hispanics kick off church movement Hispanics turning away from organized religion studies show Historic church to receive federal preservation grant Hobby Lobby buys theater to help growing church Holy Cross Day turns to mayhem as Jerusalem clerics come to fisticuffs Home school group gives sitcom failing grade Home school group gives sitcom failing grade Homosexual issue stirs debate at university lecture Homosexual minister s confirmation causes confusion contradiction Honduran church adopts global vision for growth Honeymoon over 3 ways to start a new pastorate right Hoosier church ministers with basketball Hoping to draw a crowd church offers shot at 10 000 Hoping to expand church faces city commission again Hostages free convert safe miner home all signs of coming Easter House rejects church politics bill House set to vote Thursday on bill limiting court review of Defense of Marriage Act Houston church builds community from the foundation up Houston megachurch set to renovate vacant sports arena How churches can mix religion and politics legally How churches measure spiritual growth tells much How do you fire a volunteer How facilities can stop growth How God speaks How healthy is your church 4 questions to assess a ministry How large a media budget do you need How much media budget Part 4 planning for growth and adding staff How much media budget Part 2 leasing vs owning How much media budget Part 3 equipment life cycles How much media budget Part 4 planning for growth and adding staff How outsider friendly is your church Web site really How some successful church leaders reach the lost may come as a surprise to others How to address the church attendance decline How to avoid lawsuits by knowing the law and remembering Christian teaching How to bring Bill Gates to church How to bring the love of Christ to a stranger s heart by wondering your way in How to coach a person in sharing his or her discipleship testimony How to coach life changing small group leaders How to create a cyber prayer team How to create successful change for churches How to develop leaders in your church How to distinguish expository preaching Part Three How to fill an empty life How to help your church grow through clarity of vision and unity of leadership How to keep your virtual offerings safe How to maintain the spirit of giving throughout the year part 1 How to maintain the spirit of giving throughout the year part 2 How to make room for unity in your congregation How to make visitors guests and extend hospitality to the hurting How to manage a debt free Christmas How to modernize your services How to nurture discipleship in your church How to pencil in a vision for world outreach How to pick the right pew manufacturer How to plan worship well in advance How to raise the generosity tide in your church How to reach today s kid crazed culture How to respond to ignorant Christians How to stay cool with the hottest church trends How to take steps toward improved accountability with church donations How to target your church s audience and talk straight to them How to time your ministry for maximum impact How to triple attendance in 10 years How will you use your church s talent for evangelism this Easter How your church can break into local media and get free publicity How to kits will help churches preserve history Howard Stern permanently dropped by Clear Channel Hues in the pews changing but not quickly enough Humor work ethic integrity More real life leadership principles Hundreds file clergy abuse lawsuits to beat deadline Hurricane Frances rips steeple off Fla church Hurricane rescues paint picture of evangelism and discipleship Hurricane Fire How to backup technology Husband gets 2M for pastor s adultery Hybels calls church to disciple leaders Hybels to speak Christmas Day at another megachurch Ideas to vitalize church board meetings If God is alive bad news can be good If the O J show doesn t fit Giving thanks for a glimmer of hope for American morality If you build it consider your ROI IMB grappling with budget shortfall IMB will cut jobs to offset budget deficit Immorality among ministers reflects culture Imperfect churches have a serve us rather than service mentality Impressed by first impressions part 1 Impressed by first impressions part 2 Taking a second look Impressed by first impressions part 3 What the unchurched see Improved technology lower prices help churches get big picture Indiana church offers free health care monthly to uninsured Indiana church service to be broadcast on CBS Christmas Eve Indiana diocese repents of racist history Indonesia church led network formed to aid tsunami victims Indonesian government invites Christian aid group to stay Influential books and authors for pastors are not always bestsellers Institute will support rural pastors Insurance rates on rise due to church sex scandals Insurer declares 15 passenger vans inherently unsafe Interfaith convocation on hunger pushes for more government response Interfaith events OK as long as church leaders emphasize only one God Interfaith ministry mails checks to race riot survivors Interim Boston archdiocese leader backs settlements Internet church begins English worship services Internet church tightens controls against rude visitors Internet Evangelism Day planned for May 7 Internet Evangelism Day to highlight externally focused Web sites Invite them and they will come Iowa church offers traditional contemporary and connections worship services Iowa church reaches out to Haiti Iraq children s ministry continues amid violence Iraq envoy calls for help from Western Christians Iraq hostages covered in prayer by American churches Iraqi Christians ask Americans to pray about Jan 30 election Iraqi Christians endure less than merry Christmas Iraqi Christians remain in exile Iraqi constitution opens door to religious freedom Iraqi pastor tells of war torn ministry Iraqi terrorists aim for religious division IRS investigating 60 tax exempt groups Is The Shack an opportunity or a heresy Is direct mail a good outreach Is gluttony an acceptable vice among Christians Is it time to super size your space Is ministry worth fighting for Is my ministry making a difference Finding a penny s worth of reassurance Is our church ready for a capital campaign Is the Emergent conversation over or did everyone just stop talking And where will the Church go now Is there a niche for traditional service Is violence at churches a call for more security Is your church parking lot driving people away Islamic calls to prayer permeate Michigan city Isn t that special Isolation leaves clergy vulnerable to sexual misconduct counselors say It s time to hit the roof with new ideas iWorship to be a resource for church music leaders John Ortberg s 3 points of ministry to difficult people Judge awards Christian fired for refusing company s tolerance policy Judge dismisses case against Jews for Jesus Judge grants some relief to church opposed to gun law Judge rules church can display Jesus message at county attraction Judge rules for church in bulletin board case Judge rules for church in religious freedom case Judge rules in favor of theology student Judge rules prayer mentioning Jesus is not allowed before city meetings Judge temporarily halts efforts to evict church Judge thwarts city s move to claim land wanted by church Jury rules against church in zoning case Just what is risk management Justice department files suit in church zoning case Justice Department joins school access case K C Graham crusade yields 8 600 decisions for Christ Kansas minister preaches political involvement Katrina overwhelms relief efforts as churches and Christian groups scramble to help Katrina Sept 11 tsunami and welcoming visitors Keating likely to leave post as Catholic sex abuse panel chair Keep stopping Keeping a confidence a quality worth embracing Keeping new members must be intentional Keeping the kids safe Two proven methods to guard against sex abuse in the church Keeping the power in your PowerPoint Ken Blanchard Serving to lead like Jesus Kennedy legacy of evangelism may last longer than conservatism Kentucky church grows in two locations Kentucky fourth state to send marriage amendment to voters Kentucky judge uses pews for punishment Kentucky trying to repeal clergy silent right Kerry addresses AME church leaders Kerry finds support with AME Church audience Kerry sparks controversy in Catholic Church over opposing views and Communion participation Kid church a key to reach families Kim Sun il s funeral includes Christian message of love Kingdom Ventures posts 380 revenue jump Kintera introduces faith based eMarketing tools Kirbyjon Caldwell others seek to clarify faith of Bush and Kerry Know thy neighbor Church demographics key to outreach programming L A Billy Graham Crusade reschedules K C keeps dates L A pastor retires from influential church Laborers of Love Lakewood Church Central to use Daktronics video display system Land says Bush support of marriage fell short in State of the Union Land use zoning protection law struck down in district court Land use issues need not put churches neighbors at odds Landslide causes church to reconsider building site Lansing outreach center opens in memory of late pastor Large anonymous gifts keep CBF missionaries in field Largest Christian retailer to begin Sunday hours Largest protestant denomination may be cut in half by 2030 Largest UCC church in New England leaves denomination over gay issue Larry Burkett financial resources authority dead at 64 Las Vegas church creates its own social networking site Latest Barna research reveals increase in church attendance maybe Latest Barna survey reveals more orthodoxy fewer nominal Christians Latest survey of American religion reveals diversifying mix of shallow believers Lawless succeeds Rainer at SBTS and what s Christian about Hurricane Katrina compassion Lawmakers revolt over Pastor s comments against working mothers Lawncare outsourcing sprouts like grass Laws insurance rates throwing church vans under the mini bus Lawyer claims victory for religious freedom Lax money management opens door for scandal Lay outreach helps Korean church move beyond its comfort zone LCMS cuts mission board staff plans to lay off missionaries LCMS membership losses level off LDS Church outlines plan to revitalize Salt Lake City Leaders admit they are weak on their knees Leaders admit top 5 weaknesses Leaders are called to be pure Leaders hope gospel goes global via WWW Leaders learn how to bring new members in plug them in Leaders of evangelical movement stand out by influence and popularity Leaders to debate resurrection on CCN Palm Sunday Leadership authenticity is the key to small group growth Leadership in bite size pieces Leadership is top issue for United Methodist Church Leading insurer urges churches to screen staff Leaky stove fills Rochester church with gas fumes Learning from business Relating customer service to church health Least receptive unchurched group is oldest Least receptive unchurched group typically does not pray Lesbian UMC pastor told she can return to ministry Lessons from a political controversy Let us pray Let s show some grace to Mel Gibson Liberal interpretation of Scripture interesting eye opening Lifebridge Christian wants mega church campus on 315 acres LifeWay introduces mysterious VBS theme for 2003 LifeWay launches homeschool Web site Lifeway names relevance No 8 on list of top 10 issues facing churches today Lifeway offers more for growing number of Hispanic churches LifeWay renews focus on Sunday school Lilly offers pastors a chance to take a break Liquid Audio launches Christian music downloads Loan will help archdiocese operate as scandal unfolds Loneliness and financial stress big issues for pastors Looking for products or services Let us help Losing our compass It s not just young people Losing your first love Loud and clear Louisville archdiocese settles abuse cases for 25 7 million Love Won Out conference to addresss pro gay theology Lucado changes church name to remove cultural barrier Lutheran bishop voices concerns over church ambivalence calls for leadership Lutheran bishop A healthy church will be full of tension Lutheran church seeking 22 million to grow Lutheran church stripped of spiritual status for hiring non rostered clergy Lutheran conference to address liberal drift Lutheran denomination recruiting church workers Lutheran pastor cleared in interfaith prayer flap Lutheran seminary welcomes Baptists Lutherans adopt new policy with stricter screening for pastors Lutherans cleanup after Nebraska tornadoes hail Lutherans credit more missionaries to young adults global vision service Lutherans exceed 65 million members worldwide Lutherans exceed goal in fairly traded coffee campaign Lutherans provide holiday giving alternative Lutherans provide print ads for congregational outreach Lutherans send 50K to Haiti Lutherans send young adults into global missions Lutherans settle clergy abuse case Mac Support for Microboards GX 1 DVD CD Publisher MAF dedicates new amphibious aircraft for tsunami relief Mainline churches decline in members see leadership shortage and split over theology Mainline denominations blast Bush budget Mainline evangelicals vow to recapture their churches Mainline Protestant churches no longer dominate Mainline turns from decline to growth Making changes in church Consider these principles Part 1 Making changes in church Consider these principles Part 2 Making Christianity attractive Making church essential can stem decline Making purpose driven changes in your church Making sense of calling and ambition Making the Internet connection Making the most of mission trips Malaysia won t allow Muslims to see Gibson s The Passion Man charged in connection with church fires Man in the Mirror names Delk president Man shares depths of faith on Nightline Man tries to get church to return large gift Manage time to maximize your growth potential Part 1 Manage time to maximize your growth potential Part 2 Management consultant tells clergy to focus on preaching counseling Management practices from the master Mandatory church attendance sparks religious freedom debate for Baptist Home Many church youth reject absolute truth McDowell says Many pastors at odds with their denominations survey says Marines study Bible in growing numbers Market researchers find religious divide between East and West Marketing Take a lesson from new churches Marketplace to ministry Is that God calling Marriage ministry must be intentional and holistic Marriage sermon series draws protests at Chicago church Maryland church gets grant to run job resource centers Mass baptism reflects Americans hunger for God pastor says Mass church planning massive feeding program Massachusetts attorney general releases abuse report Maxwell chosen to succeed Bright at GPN McDowell tours again touting biblical values for youth McNeal Missional means shifting Church s focus Mead and Mayo disagree over future of mainline denominations Mean spirit can invade church people too Measuring a ministry for effectiveness Measuring transformation in ministry Media focus on monument s removal is misplaced says FotF s Dobson Medical response teams just what the church ordered Mega church proposes for profit retail center to fund ministry Mega fundraiser in Houston breaks giving records Mega ministers move on and missionaries make the movies Mega money scandals should push churches toward better policies Mega church s financial problems lead to pastor s resignation Megachurch helps pastor birth new church Megachurch multiplies in new multipurpose building Megachurch myths busted in new study Megachurch publisher join forces for new church resources Mel Gibson s Passion A ticket to community outreach Melvin Graham younger brother of Billy Graham dies at 78 Members barred from entering church by zoning board Men are key to U S revival says Mirror author Men pledge to fast on behalf of women Mercer Curry record worship CD Messianic group says Jewish evangelism can complete the Great Commission Methodist Church considers expelling minister who had sex change Methodist Church torn over trial of lesbian minister Methodist Conference asks for input on church budget Methodist media campaign details new plans for reaching seekers Methodist membership flat but weekly attendance tops 3 5 million Methodist minister spreads good will Methodist pastor embarks on mission to raise opposition to war Methodist pastor Wayne Day to retire in June Methodists acquit lesbian minister begin to define church law Methodists begin third trial of homosexual clergy Methodists defrock lesbian minister Methodists find unique position on both sides of presidential campaign Methodists offer free election prayer guide online Methodists providing emergency relief in Sudan Methodists see success with media campaign Methodists strengthen stance against homosexuality Methodists to increase youth participation with proposed Young People s Division Methodists to recruit men for church leadership and involvement Miami church s growth part of national trend for ethnic congregations Michigan church takes heat for Porn Weekend Microboards introduces CD DVD publisher Microboards releases the first true 16X DVD duplicator with 10 recorders Microboards to distribute Pioneer displays Microboards Unveils GX 1 DVD CD Publisher Microsoft certifies ACS Technologies Military chaplain s book claims Iraq is ready for the gospel Millions reached through Alpha evangelistic course Millions to unite in prayer requesting God shed his grace on America Mining company s offer to buy land sparks interest at church Minister campaigns for Ky marriage amendment Minister fined for forced prayer Minister focuses on youth to revive church Minister joins Anglican church planting group seeking reform Minister of encouragement sends message to youth Minister rebuked over same sex marriages Minister refuses to identify woman in marijuana case Ministers as conflict managers Ministers call for confession repentance of PC U S A Ministers in the South note war film demographics all factors in surge in church growth Ministers modernizing church with metaphorical reading of Bible Ministers think Christianity s influence on the decline study says Ministers under fire over school visits Ministers arrested outside pro homosexual event prepare for trial Ministries can take steps to assure financial accountability Ministries can turn Web sites into daily church leadership news sites Ministry 101 Counseling programs that work Ministry centered on virtual hub for Okla church Ministry job postings resum s now available at ChurchCentral com Ministry leaders too often sacrifice family for work Ministry to distribute 108 000 pounds of food Ministry business share common threads Missing church funds yield indictments against 2 priests Mission board eyes 11 million budget cut Mission Initiative team examines innovative church growth models Mission outreach begins with Penn pastor coffee can collection Missionaries plea for restraint in comments about Islam Missionaries return to Haiti to rebuild Missouri pastor prays with Jewish community agrees to disagree over Gospel Moderate N C church leaves Southern Baptist Convention Modern churches blend traditional and useful functions Mohler tells CNN audience that Christians primary charge is to share Gospel Mohler television panel discuss God s role in tsunami Mohler Same sex marriage would eventually destroy society Monastery naming rights go on auction block Money for missions decreases with deflated dollar Money for missions outpaced by increases in Baptist general giving Money Matters How to develop donors Monument commands attention controversy Monument ordered removed by federal appeals court Monument shielded from public view as deadline passes Monument supporters continue vigil Moore Americans voted against radical societal change in election More Christian organizations target tsunami affected areas More churches get a jolt from electronic giving More churches opening doors to consultants More churches taking credit cards for offerings More churches welcome hip hop to reach youth More from back stage What s driving the top 5 worship trends part two More hurricane relief comes via church groups just in time for a blue Christmas More Iraqi Christians killed mass exodus continues More than 1 200 Catholic priests have been accused of abuse More than 11 000 conversions reported from Graham crusade More than 3 000 churches download NCC s election guide Mormon church among largest Mormon Church blames job cuts on drop in income tithing Morris Architects forms Church Design Studio to help churches better plan for growth Mosaic calls itself the R D arm of the Church Most Americans say they pray regularly Most Chicago priests accused of abuse won t face church trial Most New Zealanders avoid church but still believe Most religious leaders not taking position on war poll finds Most U1s likely to accept invite to church Most unchurched hold positive view of pastors Mother loses faith may file suit after son injured on church bus Moving members into ministry Multi media consultant Anthony Coppedge considers church health in tech decisions Multi site church conference Multi site church planting gaining steam Multiplying small groups begins at the pulpit Musings on trees and Christmas Mystery worshipper might show up Sunday N C church at heart of Koran controversy withdraws from SBC N J church to convert expo facility into worship center N J church s upswing includes missions globally growth locally NACDB announces first members to achieve certified church consultant status NAE s Haggard to meet with White House to discuss Supreme Court appointments NAMB offering church planting assistance NAMB offers churches advertising tips NAMB pulling support from D C convention NAMB report details plan to reach Hispanic population Nashville Baptist Association considers ouster of church with lesbian minister Nashville church reaches out to Hispanic men Nashville churches can now respond to cardiac emergencies Nashville conference to focus on reaching the unchurched Nation s largest archdiocese cutting staff programs Nationwide simulcast July 11 focuses on marriage debate Native American leaders to discuss evangelism efforts Nazarene church breaks attendance records for denomination Nazarene church plays major role in ABC s Extreme Makeover Home Edition Nazarenes announce Million Hours of Prayer Nazarenes developing stewardship education resources for churches Nazarenes plant 1 000 new churches and plan for more NCC encourages Sept 11 interfaith open houses NCC issues guidelines for ongoing tsunami relief NCC releases 10 principles for political candidates NCC supports bi partisan resolution to withdraw troops from Iraq by year end NCS Envelope Service launches E giving system Neb Church grows despite transience of military population it serves Nebraska church makes worship and fellowship more accessible Nehemiah s leadership as Blanchard leadership Neighbor doesn t want to be confused with political church pastor Neighborhood fears about expansion unfounded church leaders say Neighbors oppose large church building plan Neighbors want to close noisy church Nevada church donates 81 turkey dinners Never forget prayer New Bible study focuses on spiritual warfare New book offers 5 different views of church governance New book ready to answer questions raised by Passion film New Church and Sport office is just in time for Olympics New church building showcases purpose driven architecture technology New church designs keep architects busy New church planting software features adaptability New England churches plan day of prayer for U S Sept 18 New evangelical church opens at Ground Zero New evangelism efforts target seniors and men New feature streamlines repetitive tasks in Web based system New guide offers a Web based approach to church management software New Hampshire church digs deep to help people in need New Hampshire Episcopalians elect homosexual bishop New Holman Christian Standard Bible offers fresh translation in age of revisions paraphrases New Holman Christian Standard Bible translation released New Holman CSB Bible exceeds sales expectations New International Orality Network established New Interpreter s Bible aimed at pastors complete New leadership book breaks down successful change New members class is an effective assimilation tool New missions materials address illiteracy barriers New products use less space make more time for church schools New program focuses outreach on kids New reality TV show promotes virtues of traditional marriage New report provides ethnic data for churches New research reveals leadership skills didn t come naturally in breakout churches New research shows majority of clergy not following God s calling in changing churches New research shows ministry pressures on families New research shows U S ministers find divorce top threat to families New Society for Church Consulting launches New software laws take hurt out of receiving New studies say teens may be hardwired for religion New studies show young people are out of church drums are in New study finds Christian fathers defy negative patriarchal stereotypes New study highlights plight of working poor New study reveals 78 percent of U S Clergy agree to inter faith cooperation New study shows contemporary changes growing in churches New study shows increasing interest in Christian Web sites New UMC interactive Web site targets teens New Web site connects lay ministers to churches New Web based database application improves access New worship center set for early opening New worship degree emphasizes contemporary style New year presents Church with challenges and change experts say New Year s commitments for church growth New York church locks down again under terror alert New York City feels heat of same sex marriage debate News media bias against Christianity may be misunderstanding NFL players faith changes Super Bowl party scene Nigerian breaks communion with Episcopal Church USA NIV released for handheld devices No Boston diocese officials charged in abuse investigation No generous orthodoxy for Kentucky Baptists Nordeman Smith named top vocalists at Dove Awards North American Anglicans face off with more conservative members of world church North American Mission Board allies with ACS Technologies North Carolina Baptists debate giving plan North Carolina churches shocked by string of robberies North Carolina mega churches welcome visitors with programming Scripture North Carolina pastor challenges community to keep Christmas Christian North Dakota church reaches out to the world North Hollywood Parish is area s third to leave Episcopal Church Not your usual love story Noted theologian Carl F H Henry dead at 90 Numbers are key to knowing the nearby unchurched Nuns take recruitment campaign to Internet TV NY Times columnist David Brooks to speak at Southern Nazarene University NYC church closing 9 11 relief center Obama and McCain at Saddleback prompt questions about church leadership roles Objections flare over bribing Buddhists to convert Odd alliance brings about debt relief Off duty pastor polices community Offering envelope company acquires major church supplier Officials ban ministers from lunchroom visits with students Ohio church begins outreach to disabled people Okla fifth state to send marriage amendment to voters Oklahoma pastor hands 14 000 to congregation Old meets new as churches merge Old supermarket becomes new location for Delaware church Olympic swimmer Teo relies on faith church upbringing On tract with evangelism One in three adults is unchurched One of nation s largest churches Making Room for More One particular relationship family members One year later major tsunami relief and development work still left undone Online data storage targeted to church market through partnership Online forum links ministry leaders with trained church consultants Online giving and registration tools reduce administration increase fundraising Online listing reminds churches of need for caution Online service launched to provide ad resources to Methodist churches Only half of U S senior pastors hold biblical worldview according to Barna survey Operation Iraqi Freedom Supporting families may be long term commitment Opposition causes church to reconsider cellular antennas Orthodox Episcopalians do not call for breakaway Outreach efforts surround Passion Outreach front page news in New York Outreach group takes gospel to Nebraska prison inmates Outreach program focuses on discipling boys Outreach to the hurting Helping your church heal Overcome a slump in summer offerings Five DOs and DON Ts Overcoming we can t obstacles Pa pastor concerned over direction of Presbyterian Church seeks top post Pa pastor s scheme cost church its property Pakistani worshippers attacked on Easter Sunday Palm Sunday services run into problems Panel forwards legislation to increase fines for indecency Panel urges Christians to speak louder in abortion debate Parish Data System merges with ACS Technologies Parish receives 10 million gift Parishioners return to church after tragedy Parking tickets put damper on church services Partnership expected to speed Bible translation by 100 years Passion for souls fuels church s readiness for change Pastor accused of plagiarizing sermons newsletters Pastor advocates Sunday school evangelism strategy Pastor answers call to minister to troops in Iraq Pastor Appreciation Month What pastors want Pastor as church consultant Training benefits home churches and others Pastor asks forgiveness over borrowed sermon material Pastor attacked at church dies Pastor awarded for work in South Side Chicago Pastor becomes psychotherapist church clinics growing Pastor called to declining church seeks to revitalize body of Christ Pastor calls American preachers cowards Pastor calls conservative vote moral mandate Pastor convinced church will grow Pastor counseling confidentiality on trial in Fla case Pastor declares grounds off limits to make point Pastor defends anti Islam message on church sign Pastor defends Kerry s visit to church as apolitical Pastor develops communication and discipleship software Pastor dies while preaching about going to heaven Pastor dispatches evangelists to police crime ridden neighborhood Pastor doles out doughnuts to school staff Pastor donates kidney to church member Pastor fighting church over interfaith issue Pastor forms N C Parents Television Council group Pastor forms veteran support group Pastor fuels flames with Jews killed Jesus sign Pastor has aims to rebuild fallen neighborhood Pastor heads ecumenical group to help resolve church conflict Pastor homeless for holidays Pastor hopes rebates will bolster struggling nonprofit agencies Pastor hopes to change lives with power of music Pastor ignores termination returns to church Pastor is key reason people join ranks of the churched Pastor learns two keys to ministry from father Pastor makes good on promise to preach from the rooftop Pastor of fastest growing U S church empowers volunteers keeps mission simple Pastor organizes Washington Mayday for Marriage rally Pastor plans second I Love America Patriotic Rally Pastor plays role in Bobby Jones stars with Caviezel Pastor publishes A Christian s TV Guide Pastor pulls book following plagiarism allegations Pastor pushes for clergy pay raises Pastor raises money breaks sermon record Pastor reaches out to lost with church in tavern Pastor relates what 50 years of sharing his spiritual gift has taught him about evangelism Pastor says The Passion has focused the world on the cross Pastor says bishops should be jailed for silence Pastor says creek baptisms seem more spiritual Pastor says Hollywood s Hell House lampoon won t damage gospel message Pastor says only Bush supporters welcome in church Pastor sees himself as a regular guy Pastor shortage looming studies indicate Pastor shows world humorous side of Scripture with comic strip Pastor signs apology for offending Jews Pastor speaks about return to church after court order Pastor still jailed in Iran Pastor suspended for role in interfaith prayer service Pastor takes prayer to the street Pastor tells churches to fight porn through ministry Pastor updates curb appeal of church to welcome community Pastor uses Web sites to increase church outreach Pastor wants to connect ministry to people in the pew Pastor wants to offer Bible beer at new bar Pastor s 2 000 investment in congregants yields remarkable returns Pastor s Bible joke bombs at airport Pastor s Christmas message falls flat Pastor s crimes lead to Lutheran review of screening policies Pastor s dream of racial reconciliation becomes intentional plan Pastor s imprisonment for sermon protested Pastor s personal experience leads to crisis ministry Pastor s complaints help break drug ring Pastor s family to appear on PBS series Colonial House Pastor s horse ride supports creationism in schools Pastor s ministry continues through military service in Iraq Pastors and church health Preaching the Bible Pastors and church health Part 1 Pastors and church health Contact and communication Pastors and church health Keeping it real Pastors and church health Leaders with a class Pastors and church health Superman leadership in a servant s heart Pastors endorse political candidates unofficially Pastors lose in public school food fight Pastors preach grace of Christ amid anger over Muslim extremists Pastors quit Bush Clinton Katrina Fund Pastors reach out to post Christian generation Pastors should equip flocks for ministry Pastors take to top of billboards for fund raiser Pastors urged to return to integrity values Pastors use various methods to make Easter connection with largest audience of the year Pastors who vilified Islam would choose jail over apology Pastors would be wise to stay clear of that revolving door Pastors children killed in Russian terrorist attack Pastors wives encouraged to become partners in ministry Pastors church leaders learn how to better communicate Pastors pay increases but still falls short of other professionals Pat Williams Servant leader with focus Patterson named eighth president of Southwestern seminary PBS documentary details behind the scenes church struggles PC U S A panel wants tougher stance on abuse PC USA encourages small churches as backbone of denomination PC USA issues election guides for congregations PC USA moderator s trial given over to denomination s high court PC USA pastors salaries on the rise PC USA reaching out to people with disabilities PC USA rolling out new curriculum Penn church adopts village in heart of tsunami disaster Pentacostal churches reaching traditionally Catholic Latinos People who attend church more altruistic study shows PETA sues Southeast Christian Church for blocking protest Petition calls for Presbyterian Church U S A to ban gay ministers Petitions Churches should weigh signing carefully Pew survey Evangelicals Hispanic Catholics unaffiliated Americans increasing Phoenix parochial schools not affected by scandals Phone survey garners unexpected results Pittsburgh diocese taking steps to break from national Episcopal denomination Pittsburgh diocese to discuss isolation from Episcopal Church USA PJC upholds refusal to call special assembly PK kicks off 20 city schedule of stadium gatherings for men PK pastor admits he plagiarized resigns Plaintiffs get 8 million from ELCA in child sex abuse settlement Plan ministry follow up as part of your promotions Plan to improve your church s follow up with guests Plan worship services on line Planning board gives initial OK to church expansion Planning is essential to marketing your ministry Planning is key to vital worship Plans revised for church expansion Planting and watering with software Pleasant childhood memories not enough to sustain church attendance for U1s Police investigate preacher s criticism of Islam Police investigate whether church poisoning is accidental Police pressure ends sit in at Catholic church Police grand jury to audit Kentucky church s funds Politically outspoken N C pastor resigns says he was misunderstood Poll finds Christians more concerned about AIDS crisis Poll finds growing acceptance of multiple religious beliefs among Christians Poll shows anti Catholic views common Poll shows opposition to political parties seeking church directories Poll shows support for same sex unions waning Poll Americans favor religious references in public sector Polls moved from church after pastor opposes mosque Pope admitted to hospital Pope assigns former Boston archbishop to new position in Rome Pope calls Church to renew missionary fervor Pope making change in rosary Pope not strong enough to deliver Sunday message Pope puts faith in the Internet Pope reaffirms denomination s position on same sex unions Pope reiterates Church s moral positions Pope urges Catholic youth to cling to Christianity Population boom has Fla churches adding space Porn film director joins church in PSA Positive vision can make a difference Post sex scandal financial dilemma deepens for Catholic Church Powell Fla Gov Jeb Bush see tsunami horrors assure U S compassion in Asia Powerball winner says he ll first give to church Practical ideas and resources for discipling through Bible reading Prayer and fasting in store for Methodists in 2005 Prayer for persecuted church Sunday Nov 14 Prayer may be a connection to the unchurched Prayer reports can enlist participation Prayer summits planned for upcoming G8 Summit Prayer support is a pearl of great price Prayer No 1 issue in churches survey of leaders shows Praying for the unchurched Praying pastors A non negotiable for church growth Pre opening buzz bodes well for Gibson s Passion Preacher vows TV show will put black churches in a positive light Preachers bring power of the Internet to the pulpit Preachers searching for words to explain 9 11 Preaching about hell at all time low paper reports Preaching books for your Christmas list Preaching is a special gift from God Preaching is the heart of worship Part One Preaching remains priority seminary journal reports Preaching teams a growing trend for American churches Preaching that connects Part 1 Preaching that Connects Part 2 Preaching that connects Part 3 Preparations complete for first world mission conference of 21st Century Prepare the soil for ministry Preparing for disaster Vital records protection for churches Pres Bush calls for Marriage Protection Week PresbyNet offers racial ethnic church leaders free sign ups Presbyterian Church USA cuts budget staff due to decreased giving Presbyterian Church USA to form committee to investigate abuse Presbyterian Church launches new recruiting effort for ministers Presbyterian Church threatened for Middle East policy Presbyterian colleges rank high on U S News list Presbyterian conference designed to train nurture youth Presbyterian delegates to revisit homosexual abortion debates Presbyterian minister renounced for marrying homosexuals Presbyterian moderator predicts gay clergy in church s future Presbyterians elect church layman as moderator Presbyterians elect Palestinian American top official Presbyterians examine suffering faith related to 9 11 Presbyterians focusing on diversity church growth Presbyterians hand homosexual ordination question to task force Presbyterians look to church to equip kids Presbyterians move closer to gay ordination Presbyterians stick with biennial assembly plan Presbyterians to divest funds from Israeli companies Presbyterians to expand multicultural focus at conference Presbyterians to explore faith in a pluralistic world Presbyterians to host Christian Muslim talks Presbyterians to raise 40 million for missions Presbyterians weighing whether accused ministers should be placed on leave Presbyterians won t debate ban on gay clergy President announces plans to expand faith based initiative President Bush speaks about justice for National Day of Prayer President Bush to address SBC via satellite President of pro family organization stepping down Presidential debate prompts Lutheran call for candidates to address domestic issues Presidential Prayer Team organizes election eve rally Prevent Child Sexual Abuse in the Church Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents at Church Priest banned from Russia Priest leaves pulpit to protest consecration of homosexual bishop Priests call for Cardinal Law s resignation Priests go on record for loosening celibacy rules Priests pull double duty to make up for clergy shortage Pro Football Hall of Fame member kicks off church s VBS Program to help church members talk about their faith Programs can hinder Gospel s spread seminarians told Progressive Baptists tap St Louis for convention Prolonged young adulthood impacting church attendance Promise Keepers hosting pastors conference Promise Keepers names McCartney replacement Promise Keepers poll shows churches failing Christian men Property inventories pay off in catastrophes Proportion of people who tithe to church down sharply Proposed UMC council could oversee programs finances Protestant evangelists dent Catholic population in Latin America Protestant numbers dropping survey says Public funds can be used for church school tuition Court rules Public works minister goes full time Publication rates ministries on financial transparency Public s opinion of Catholic Church still sliding Putting the Christian house in order Debt and giving Questions to diagnose your church s health Rainer to share findings on Breakout Churches Sept 16 Rainer s Unchurched Next Door nominated for Gold Medallion Book Award Raising the Bar for the Coming Generation Rally brings men together Rapid growth surprises church concerns neighbors Re teaching 6 principles of Christian giving Re thinking church community Reaching America s fastest growing population Reaching business leaders means reaching the world Reaching the formerly churched by meeting their core needs Reaching the lost through conversation Reaching the U2s with Sunday School Reaching the Unchurched in the 21st Century Reaching the world through the Web Reality based TV show features Christian teens Rebellion against tithing lashing out at legalism Reccord supporters release statement about NAMB work and leader s integrity Receiving a spiritual blessing from a senior saint Receptionist s theft leaves church hurting for money Recognize faults rise again Pope tells U S Church Recorded services a good way to reach receptive unchurched audience Recurring cancer no match for pastor church s support Recycling old church buildings and rebuilding Gulf Coast sanctuaries Reflections on Pulpit Freedom Sunday Reflections on the Super Bowl as a divine instrument Reform programs costing Catholic Church 600 000 Relevancy low on list of reasons unchurched stay away Religion has positive influence on teens survey says Religious activity on the rise but beliefs stay the same study says Religious donors more generous to other causes survey finds Religious leaders unite against gambling Religious leaders urge automakers to build fuel efficient cars Religious message barred from holiday attraction church files suit Religious voter registration yields thousands of new voices at the polls Remove barriers to fellowship Ways of welcoming that work Renowned Hollywood pastor condemns civilized Christianity Report says bishops knew of abuse and did nothing Report SBC membership hits record high Research shows 60 million unchurched Americans ready or willing to accept Christ Research shows media coverage of religion incomplete Researcher claims fewer Muslims than previously reported Residents protest construction of Colorado mega church Resolved for 2007 Church to provide fulfillment and happiness Resolving the music controversy Responding to personal attacks Restoration Movement churches unite for Oct conference Retain volunteers with a software touch Retired pastor continues to comfort Reagans Retiring megachurch leader shares ministry secrets Reuters switches off Methodists Times Square ad Reuters will allow church ad on Times Square billboard Rev David Moore resigns amid scandal half of staff quits Revisions made to Catholic no tolerance abuse policy Revival on the way Gallup poll indicates Rhode Island church credits AWANA FAITH and food pantry as life changing ministries Rick Warren sends reader personal note about Purpose Rick Warren urges LA pastors to make most of Graham crusade Nov 18 21 Rick Warren at 25 year point launches global initiative Rifts over liberal theology hierarchy force churches to break with Lutheran Episcopal groups RightPathing System aids interviewing and hiring Robinson vote draws mixed reaction Rogers inducted into NRB Hall of Fame Romania Convoy brings hope to hundreds Romney Choosing a president not a pastor Rural church completes fifth building program Rural church rebuilds after fire Russell and Rainer to host Healthy Church Leader conference Russell Rainer to answer questions at new church health series Saddleback s political forum forges new trail along church and state line Safe landing for latest airplane evangelism Safety concerns don t deter missionaries Safety concerns prompt substitution of VBS craft activity Safety concerns litigation may spell doom for 15 passenger vans Salem s OnePlace com acquiring Crosswalk com Same sex marriage battle of the bills fires up in California San Francisco churches follow City Hall ignore marriage law San Francisco same sex marriage rush swaying Bush s decision on marriage amendment Sandwiches become ministry at New York church Saudis imprison Christian convert SBC adopts ACS Church Planter Management Tools for NAMB SBC baptisms up in 04 among several ACP gains SBC churches challenged to help feed Iraqis SBC Cooperative Program contributions up slightly SBC delegates pass resolutions on abortion family other matters SBC evangelism efforts decline but could be worse SBC exploring healthcare options for pastors workers SBC not joining newest ecumenical alliance SBC report points to fiscal crisis if giving does not increase SBC reports increase in October giving SBC sets goal of 1 million baptisms in 2005 SBC urges vigilance in mail handling SBTC president seriously injured in motorcycle crash Scandal pours cold water on attendance at Cincinnati church School bans ministers from lunchroom visits with students School officials urged not to interfere with student initiated prayer School s out now what Scotland fighting for new clergy pay scale Scrubbing in servitude Seattle church welcomes homeless campers Seattle pastor to head West Coast s largest AME church Seattle teacher s union objects to Hutcherson s church on school property SEC alleges preacher scammed churches out of 9 million Second Pakistani pastor kidnapped and beaten Secretary pleads guilty to stealing 300 000 from church Secrets of fishing Go where the fish are Secular book s model can apply to church Security pact may offer Christians chance to help Sudan Seeing double Looking for the lost Seeker church criticized for dumbed down Gospel Seeker sensitivity not necessarily a bad idea Seeker sensitive churches risk marketing Christ when trying to draw all men says McMahon Seekers indicate churches need no more than common sense to reach them Selecting the right people is the key to successful leadership Seminar led to charges against financial secretary wife Seminary launches theology resource center Seminary president calls for churches to spend more on international evangelism Senate holds cards to several important pro life measures Senate passes partial birth abortion ban Bush will sign Senate passes partial birth abortion ban but reaffirms Roe V Wade Sermon on stealing brings back the boodle Sermon titles too explicit for some Sermon transcripts big seller for new Living Word Web site Servant evangelism opens doors to witness Service oriented youth group rids store of graffiti Serving to Lead Like Jesus Setting the table for Christian learning Setting the table for Christian learning Part II Settlement leaves church scraping for funds Settlement reached in church school district dispute Settlement reached in dispute over church control Seven characteristics of effective evangelistic churches Seven Considerations for House of Worship Digital Signage Seven Principles of Leadership Seven qualifications to look for in a church consultant Seven reasons why you can afford a good church consultant Seven steps toward meeting the challenge of the Great Commission Seven ways to keep Christmas guests Sharing groceries and the Gospel at Madame Sheila s Sharing the gospel in unlikely places Shattering myths Surprises about evangelism from the formerly unchurched Shattering Myths Surprises about evangelism from the formerly unchurched Part 1 Shattering myths Surprises about evangelism from the formerly unchurched Part 2 Shattering Myths Surprises about evangelism from the formerly unchurched Part 3 Shattering myths Surprises about evangelism from the formerly unchurched Part 4 Shattering myths Surprises about evangelism from the formerly unchurched Part 5 SheepMail com brings voice mail and e mail services to churches Shelby Systems achieves Microsoft Gold Partnership Shelby Systems announces online survey tool for churches Shift in missions focus nets record results Shoppers turn to Web for religious supplies Should churches pray for lower gas prices Should ministry to the poor be more prominent Should pastors know how much people give Should saints be out shopping Should we build better churches or shut them all down Showing new believers The Way Simple Church model may not be easy Simple guidelines for creating digital signage content Simplify church office duties Six keys for making changes without making waves Six more ways to motivate volunteers Six surefire ways to recruit a technical team Six ways to motivate church volunteers Six ways to turn VBS into evangelism Skate park set to open at church Skateboard ministries drawing youth to church Small church faces big tax in land use dispute Small church goes back to school with big outreach Small church meets mega evangelism goal Small churches grow with capable records management Small churches Finding strength in few numbers Small town Hoosier church is huge home of hope Society for Church Consulting lining up all star board Software manages while pastors minister Software offers virtual potlucks electronic collection plates Software solutions for growing churches Soldiers come clean in baptismal pool Solicitation ordinance closes door on church s efforts Solving the player to screen puzzle Some churches bypassing the collection plate Some churches turn to amphitheater stadium for Easter services Some South Carolina churches withholding Episcopal funds Soup kitchen has church in hot water with neighbors South Carolina church grows by teaching that everyone can Southeast Christian Church members pledge 35 million for expansion Southeast Christian A story of a big church full of blessings Southeast hosting national veterans celebration Southern Baptist Convention clashes with city over ordinance Southern Baptist Convention reports growth Southern Baptist giving up from last year Southern Baptist missionaries killed in Yemen Southern Baptist tsunami relief gifts now at 2 7 million Southern Baptists expand convention evangelism Southern Baptists may consider resolution against public schools Southern Baptists push missionaries to sign faith statement Southern Baptists seek 1 million baptisms in 2005 Southern Baptists set giving record fall short of goal Southern Baptists stop short of public school pullout and name change Southern Baptists target Miami for ministry outreach Space problems rolled away rolled away Spanish church erases language barrier Spanish language Bible studies break down barriers Speaker calls on Christians to end infighting Speaker offers tips for successful men s ministry Speaking of Money Spire for hire Spiritual development formed at young age researcher says Spiritual gifts can be powerful aids in time management Spiritual healing Shifting the Church s missions paradigm Spiritual interest is high among collegians yet it gets low support on campus Spiritual retreat is unexpected recharge Splinter Cold Spring Ky congregation hires pastor Split the difference Split second outreach opportunities Splitting the Church with liberal conservative politicking theology Sports evangelism scores with unchurched speaker says Spreading the gospel through a new paradigm Squeezing through the eye of a needle in a Hummer Star Wars III inspires Michigan church outreach Starting somewhere 5 views on giving State to shut down church camp States allow moment of silence for public schools Statistics reveal urgent call for men s ministries to meet discipleship need Stewardship How giving prevents a church from being taken Stewardship Why pastors should teach more broadly about giving Sticking to budget involves planning accountability Still sifting through the ashes Lutherans continue disaster relief in California Stirring emotions How radical Christians cause damage Storefronts attractive alternatives to breaking ground Strategy to supplant Episcopal Church revealed Strength conditioning Strikers to march hold prayer vigil for Safeway CEO Strong online presence can help bring in donations Study credits abstinence programs with drop in teen pregnancy Study finds big technology gap between large and small churches Study finds campus ministry boosts Catholics participation Study finds clergy pay issue poses challenges for churches Study says church attendance is rising in Canada Study shows charitable giving increased 5 percent in 2004 Study shows education as priority for ministers despite low budgets Study shows how to spiritually deepen disciples Study Catholic priests salaries low but financial security better Study Conservative churches experience more growth Study Many ministers dissatisfied with personal prayer life Subtle changes in religious indicators noted Success of Passion may spawn more religious entertainment Successful church building tips Successful church Web sites target potential members Successful hiring questions that matter Successful leaders hold to a vision Successful outreach to Hispanics comes from respect speaker says Successful Sunday school needs enthusiasm participation Sugar Land church uses high gas prices for outreach Summer the perfect time to turn youth into disciples Sunday school and visitor check in updated made more secure by ACS People Suite Sunday school approach offers kids variety Sunday school evangelism Sunday school leaders need a variety of teaching styles Sunday school most effective tool for keeping church members research shows Sunday school should be led with passion excellence Sunday school still effective Sunday school other small groups build relationships Sunday school Don t write it off just yet SundayPlus upgrades volunteer friendly worship software SundayPlus workshops offered at Outreach and T3 gatherings Nov 3 6 Supreme Court debates tax breaks for religious education Supreme Court ends 25 year silence to hear Ten Commandments cases Supreme Court hears arguments in challenge to Under God line in Pledge Supreme Court refuses to hear Ten Commandments case Supreme Court refuses to hear VMI prayer case Supreme Court says no to Ten Commandments Supreme Court separates church and scholarship Surge in church attendance fuels building expansions Surprisingly unchurched view Bible as inspired by God Survey claims Catholics torn between faith loyalty Survey finds church attendance party affiliation closely linked Survey finds church goers outspoken on core beliefs Survey finds evangelicals agree on Jesus not politics Survey finds many unchurched would come to church if invited Survey gives insight into largest Presbyterian denomination Survey offers insight into new members Survey shows how Christians share their faith Survey shows increase in Jewish synagogue affiliation Survey will explore perspectives of evil Survey Evangelicals distrust media Surveys indicate churches could have done more to impact America Swallowing short term missions holistically Sweat equity saves church 1 million on recreation center Swedish pastor appeals hate crime conviction Swindoll speaks about authentic worship not guided by criticism System lets churches accept offerings electronically T D Jakes cautions churches about Bush s faith based initiatives T D Jakes markets movie Passion style T D Jakes film Woman Thou Art Loosed hits theaters Take steps to leave a legacy for future generations Taking church to work workplace ministry increases Taking the power of prayer seriously Taming time and tasks Teach generosity through the joys of giving Teaching methods should catch up with the times Teaching tithing is it off base Team dismisses heresy accusations against Methodist Bishop Sprague Tech innovations isolate Controversial church news overshadows core issues Techie vs leadership Communicating effectively Technology comes to the offering plate Technology for the traditional church Technology helps New Zealand churches boost donations Technology is great but people are more important than ever Technology The final frontier build the bridge there Ted Haggard leaves evangelicals reeling with news of sex scandal Ted Stone s HIS Way to tap church s help with drug abuse Teen surfer returns to waves 10 weeks after shark attack Teens learn to give sacrificially Telemarketing as evangelism Telemarketing services generate church growth attendance Telephone evangelism mixes marketing and ministry Ten Commandments judge removed from office Ten Commandments ministry put on hold as money runs out Ten most common first Impressions of an unchurched person visiting a church Ten non negotiable principles Part 1 Ten non negotiable principles Part 2 Ten Predictions for the Church by 2010 Part I Ten Predictions for the Church by 2010 Part II Ten surprises about the unchurched Part 1 Ten surprises about the unchurched Part 2 Ten tough questions for Christian leaders Part 1 Ten tough questions for Christian leaders Part 2 Tenn church aims to reach billions in India Tenn church plant grows tenfold from faithful few Tennessee church continues to fight state on day care license Tennessee convention dissolves relationship with church Tennessee lottery poses dilemma over scholarship funding Tensions of the church leader Tent city for homeless causes church rift Tentative agreement reported in abuse case Texas Baptists consider world missions network Texas Baptists show more missions involvement fewer baptisms in 2003 Texas churches may get longer tax exemptions on land Texas lottery officials to add 1 000 kiosks across state Texas man wants 9 11 to be Forgiveness Day Texas Methodists outraged over acquittal of lesbian pastor Texas Pastor sends porn shoppers postcards elected mayor Texas pastor sued over church discipline issue The Rainer Scale revisited The 25 gotchas of digital signage part 1 The 25 gotchas of digital signage part 2 The 25 gotchas of digital signage part 3 The 25 gotchas of digital signage part 4 The 25 gotchas of digital signage part 5 The art and science of creating a welcoming congregation The basics of creating and keeping a healthy women s ministry The bottom line in church seating The Bridger generation the family and the church The challenge of focus The Church can make a difference in divorce rates The deeper lesson behind the political God gap The Easter checklist 12 factors for impact The Great Commission and church growth The Great Commission and the church growth movement The Great Commission of a healthy church The how and why of family volunteering The impact of conflict and how to fight back The importance of doctrine and church growth part 3 The importance of doctrine to church growth part 1 The importance of doctrine to church growth part 2 The Intentional Sunday School The Iraqi prison abuse scandal and the human heart The low down on the high interest of leasing furniture The medicine of laughter Spurgeon s humor The micro church Making small groups smaller The new church health newsletter for leaders The new members class Moving attenders into membership and ministry The primacy of Christian education The Pulpit is Still Primary Part 1 The Pulpit Is Still Primary Part 2 The Pulpit is Still Primary Part 3 The resurrection of Jesus Hoax or history The significance of beliefs for church seekers The skinny church s losing members support youth group The stewardship crisis facing churches The top 10 digital signage trends for 2009 The top 10 fears of our youths Part II The Top Ten Fears of Our Youth Part 1 The Top Ten Fears of Our Youth Part III The World of the U4s Part II Theology and the Trinity Thief nabbed for using stolen credit card at Christian Bookstore Thom Rainer named Lifeway president Church health takes new twist Thousands gather in London for ecumenical outreach Thousands of pastors inspired by Barnett s leadership teaching Thousands of women flock to online Bible study Three guidelines for a healthy children s ministry Three reproducing movements that may stem church decline Three signs that small groups aren t working Three sure signs of a good LED sign Three things Tony Campolo says ministers should do differently Three warning signs that volunteers are losing steam Three ways to grow a new generation of givers Tithes tightened to protest Episcopalian pro gay policies Tithing goes checkless To bid or not to bid Pros and cons of construction delivery methods To change or not to change Today s headlines parallel biblical times Toilet cleaning the fastest way to the human heart Too Wild at Heart Eldredge charged with making God in his image Top 10 deployment pitfalls Top 10 Easter outreach ideas for churches Top 10 predictions for the church by 2010 Top 10 qualifications for the building committee Top 10 strategies for winning team meetings Top music acts recruit concertgoers for missions work Tracts take on movie themes for evangelistic outreach Traditional churches go contemporary Traditional Sunday service preferred by most unchurched Traditionalists exploring new Texas seminary prospect Training conferences equip ministry leaders to consult churches Training equips leaders to consult churches Translating Church Growth theory into action Trendline An overview of interesting developments in the church Tri lingual services spark growth at Mass church True Love Waits takes abstinence message to Olympics Try something new to open worship Trying to regulate churches an exercise in futility Tsunami region remains devastated with urgent and long term needs Tucson church partners with neighborhood school Turnout small at church paying whites to attend TV religion special to highlight outreach ministries Twelve ways to create community in your group Two Episcopal parishes break with national church over homosexuality policy Two men charged with scamming churches Two steps to make more time in ministry Two tech innovations focus on church health and volunteers U S Catholics faith in leadership down poll shows U S churches rush to fill void from tsunami U S Episcopal church chided for dissension moratorium called for on new gay bishops U S most religious industrialized nation poll says U S Muslim group launches educational project U S offers reward for missionaries kidnappers U S Supreme Court won t hear Pledge s under God appeal U2s The seekers among the unchurched U3s may not go to church but they do go to their knees U4s see value in prayer U4s Seeking the truth U5s are least impressed with clergy U5s Are Likely to Be over 50 Years Old U5s are not likely to attend church U5s Are the Most Educated Among the Unchurched U5s are the wealthiest unchurched people U5s have a condescending view of the Bible U5s typically do not pray U5s The antagonistic unchurched UCC becomes first mainline church to endorse gay marriage UK edges closer to outlawing religious hate speech UMC airing message during Sept 11 prime time UMC asking for input on special Sundays UMC bishops select first female leader UMC bishops speak out on clergy sexual abuse UMC finance agency names new general counsel UMC Foundation hires development director UMC launching Web site devoted to designated giving UMC leadership and church growth conference set for Oct 10 11 in Kansas UMC pushes churches to organize men s groups UMC reviewing communion policy UMC seeks choirs dancers for 2004 General Conference UMC selects music director for 2004 conference UMC sets deadline for petitions to change church policies UMC to canvass church staff on health care issues UMC to study transsexual clergy issue UMC uniting churches members through Internet service UMC youth ministries receive grants UMC Muslims to begin dialogue Unchurched doesn t necessarily mean antichurch Unchurched have interesting perspective on Christians Unchurched reached through relationships plus Unchurched rely on relationships when choosing church Unchurched want undiluted preaching most value Bible Uncle Sam lends a hand Understanding certain principles is key to making changes Understanding the Builder Generation will help churches minister to them Union University president Sound doctrine and ethics foundational for churches Unique ministries make some stand out in crowd United Methodist bishop accused of violating church teaching United Methodist churches can now receive contributions electronically United Methodist contributions up from last year United Methodist giving increases modestly United Methodist leadership joins in church s fight with city United Methodists to expand Hispanic outreach United Methodists to revisit homosexual policy debate United Methodists use USA Today ad to help tsunami victims United Methodists Episcopalians discuss partnership Uniting after a century old rift University establishing youth theology program University ordered to pay Christian teacher damages University program will focus on contemporary Christian music Urban churches getting in step with hip hop music US faults Saudi Arabia for religious intolerance Use less space make more time for church schools Utah church reaches out to community Utah polygamy lawsuit stems from stricken Texas sodomy law UT s Gutenberg Bible going digital Vandalism prompts church to install surveillance system Vandals attack church guard hired to protect service Vandals hit church for fifth time Vatican approves clergy abuse policy Vatican conference addresses ecumenism dogma and tradition Vatican considering new priest guidelines Vatican modernizes sins with hopeless list Vatican official calls for African pope Vatican official Gays are unsuitable for priesthood Vatican orders new study of Inquisition Vatican orders women priests to repent Vatican rejects zero tolerance abuse policy Vatican reviewing abuse policy Vatican says feminism blurs line between men and women Vatican urges caution on New Age movement VBS a flagship outreach event for churches VBS led thousands to Christ in 2001 LifeWay reports VBS A venerable institution still has value VC Community Church unveils ambitious expansion plans Venerable missions magazine to cease publication Video systems Don t fall into the same old trap Video systems Saving money by doing things right the first time Video Venue Web site serves churches looking to grow through technology Video based preaching an option for small churches View of Scripture at heart of same sex dilemma Violence continues in Iraq Christians persecuted in Iran Violence marks Easter at Indonesian church Virginia church becomes gift distribution hub for Samaritan s Purse Virginia church giving away steeple Minnesota church donating building Virginia churches use unusual ads to reach R rated culture Virginia Senate shelves church property bill Virginia Tech A wake up call to the Church Virtual church appoints pastor Virtual volunteering Serving the church through cyberspace ViServ appoints product distributor ViServ names former IBM executive as president CEO Visibility community impact are 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evangelization Web based software solutions move with ministry Week of Prayer for Christian Unity continues through Jan 25 Weigh Down church investigated in abuse case Welcome first time guests but focus follow up on second time guests Welfare reform and churches that really help poor people Wesleyan church expands in booming Midwest area Wesleyans gather in Grand Rapids for quadrennial convention Wesleyans report hundreds of new believers from Heaven Week What are missional churches What can church management software do What Christian leaders lack of recognition says to rest of us What do numbers tell us What if megachurches trained church plant techs What Is a Good to Great Church Leader Part 3 The Tenure Issue What is expository preaching Part Two What makes a church group grow What makes a Good to Great church leader Part 1 Humility through Fire What makes a Good to Great Church leader Part 2 Focus Turns Outward What one thing would you ask God to do What the biggest crowd of the 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the unchurched come back Why transparency is a ministry strength Why would a church hire a loser Wichita serial killer s capture is answer to prayer Widows of Columbia astronauts testify to hope from God Will automated giving gain widespread acceptance Will Episcopal bishops no to more gay bishops be enough to unify church Will Stern fine impact Christian broadcasting Willow Creek to open new sanctuary this weekend Win or lose Olympian gives God glory Windsor Report fails to repair Anglican schism Wireless broadband goes to church Wisconsin bishop offers voting advice in church bulletin Wives most influential for formerly unchurched men Wives children have great influence in decisions for Christ Woman given month to repay churches Woman named to top Presbyterian post Woman transcribes Bible by hand as gifts for her children Woman wants 1 8 million church offering back Workplace ministry a job for everyone Workshop helps believers witness to family members Workshop schedule for church leaders released Workshop Church planters should be laypeople World Council of Churches tells U S churches God has no place in politics World Mission facing deep cuts World Vision helping Haitians dig out from Hurricane Jeanne World s largest homosexual church severs fellowship ties WorldCrafts reaches sales milestone Worldwide Anglicans decry Robinson s consecration as bishop Worship article test Worship continues after fire destroys church building Worship leader s next round on American Idol airs Feb 8 Worship leaders can set the tone for understanding grace Worship leaders discuss change in culture relationships music Worship leaders need to be spiritually mature Worship songbook designed for older adults Worshippers saddle up for new life at Open Range Church Would Martin Luther blog And a look at Halloween outreaches Young people drawn to all or nothing Christianity Younger generations forming their own churches Your church should be full of differing viewpoints Youth church expects 1 000 at grand opening Youth Jam brings life changing experience to 3 000 Youth ministers urged to reach teens through parents Youth pastors shouldn t underestimate students potential Youth pastors urged to know the culture Youth worship bands help church sharpen discipleship Youth leader conference encouraging workers to imagine ministry that works YWAM prayer stations take love of God to the streets YWAMer proposes 9 11 Forgiveness Day Zoning ordinance gets in the way of church s worship	BLOG Is blending purpose driven with missional environment possible Expelled deserves grassroots support from the Church Going green for Christmas can go too far Brace for Impact Lessons from Flight 1549 Regarding Church Safety Security 10 Bucket Wishes for Worship Before I Die 10 Tips for Learning in Ministry 10 Tips to Improve Church Outreach 10 Ways Pastors and Leaders Can Inspire Generosity and Increase Church Giving in Any Economy 12 Traits of Inspiring Leaders 13 questions leaders 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Worship 7 Questions for your worship point person 7 Reasons to Be Hopeful About Worship in 2010 8 Questions to Consider Before Launching Multisite Worship Part One 8 Questions to Consider Before Launching Multisite Worship Part Two 9 Crumbling Evangelical Worship Habits A 10 Point Checklist For A Guest Follow Up Letter A Crisis in Credibility A Desire for Christian Stewardship A Hail Mary Approach to Restarting a Dying Church A Hot Trend In Church Consulting A letter to my grandson A Missional Approach to Sports A new look at Nehemiah s wall A prayer to finish well A statistic is worth a thousand words A surprising way to bond your church under your leadership A View from the Pew Financial Giving Tithing Statistics of 750 Christian Households Adjusting to the money pinch After school hours offer enormous outreach opportunity for churches Alabama churches burning Align your offsite meetings in three ways An Easter revisited Are Americans self indulgent or compassionate Latest study says both Are church conflicts institutionalizing hypocrisy Are churches keeping up with texting times Are trendy churches a thing of the past Are violent video games effective youth outreach Are we passionate enough to press on Are You a Curious Church Leader Are you a strategic leader Are You Saying Your Prayers Are You Too Close to Those You Lead Are You Too Controlling Three More Lessons for Church Leaders from Machiavelli Are You Under Attack Are You Working Hard or Overfunctioning at Church Are your church members trying to follow the rules instead of trying to follow the Ruler Ask Profound Questions Get Profound Answers Asking the right question may guide creation discussions Athletic Coaching Not the Best Analogy Avoiding Conflicts of Interest Unique author further strengthens Society for Church Consulting advisory board Back Yard Missionaries Back to school prayer unites church community Bad economy rising costs chance for Church to shine Battered Christian Syndrome Be wary of 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tithing is it off base Team Values Uncovering the Real Ones Tech innovations isolate Controversial church news overshadows core issues Ted Haggard leaves evangelicals reeling with news of sex scandal Ten Deadly Sins Of A Dying Church Ten Tips for a Church Financial Crisis Ten Tips for Administrative Leadership at Church Ten Tips for Church Leaders on Money and Values Ten Tips for Dealing with Money Ten tough questions for a personal Great Commission resurgence Tests of compassion only getting more difficult for churches Thanks for what ThanksLeading The 3 Ingredients of Meaningful Worship The 4 Seasons of Worship The 4 uncontrollable forces that plague every leader The 4 Way Worship Test The 5 Deadly Sins of Worship Services The 7 question worship conversation with God The ABC s of church leadership The Barnabas Factor The Big 8 Tasks for Worship Leaders The Challenge of Church Government The Church can make a difference in divorce rates The Church in 2020 What s coming in the next 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