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Posted Tuesday, September 9, 2008 in Persecution, World News

Beijing, China, Sept. 4 – Christian bookstore owner and house church leader, Mr. Shi Weihan, was transferred to the Beijing Haidian District Detention Center. Shi’s case has been transferred from the Public Security Bureau to the Beijing Procurator. According to personal acquaintances who have visited Mr. Shi, his health has degenerated to the point that he [...]

Posted Tuesday, September 9, 2008 in Persecution, World News

Sept. 4 – The Indian Supreme Court turned its attention to the rampant persecution of Christians in Orissa this week. The court ordered four additional federal police battalions to be deployed to the area specifically to protect Christians in the worst-affected area, the Kandhamal district. The court also ordered the Orissa state government to do more [...]

Posted Tuesday, September 9, 2008 in Outreach

What does a monastic community look like?

Posted Tuesday, September 9, 2008 in Books, Politics

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s nomination as vice presidential candidate by John McCain not only changed the landscape of the current election, but also marks a shift in leadership style across our country. Her acceptance speech during the Republican National Convention showcased her personal brand of intelligence, passion, vigor and hope, and explained why she is [...]

Posted Monday, September 8, 2008 in Politics

While it may appear in the media that gender, race, and teen pregnancy are the top issues in the 2008 presidential election, a new poll by Christianity Today International’s NationalChristianPoll.com says Active Christians* are still concerned about economy and national security. Related Reading: Going Rogue: An American LifeOn September 3, 2008 Alaska Governor Sarah Palin [...]

Posted Monday, September 8, 2008 in Church, Outreach

A Utica, New York church is combining Sunday school and fun into one attractive package. Related Reading: Church Planter: The Man, the Message, the MissionExamines the biblical criteria for the man, the message, and the mission behind every church plant.

Posted Sunday, September 7, 2008 in Social Issues

Sometimes there are as many as 50 homeless people, some drunk, some high, most hungry. They’re here outside an empty store every night waiting for the preacherman. He prays, preaches, and lives with the homeless on the streets of East Oakland, California. Click here to watch the video. Source: Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Related Reading: Major [...]