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Saturday, November 14, 2009

100 Groups Oppose U.N. 'Defamation of Religions' Proposals
More than 100 organizations, including Muslim and secularist ones, have signed a petition against the proposed U.N. resolutions on the "defamation of religions," which they contend will do more harm than good for religious freedom.

Gay Marriage Supporters Threaten to Strip Churches of Tax Exemption
More than 75,000 Americans have joined an online movement seeking the revocation of tax-exempt status from churches that were involved in the repeal of Maine's gay marriage law.

World Evangelical Alliance Extends Term of CEO
The international director and CEO of the World Evangelical Alliance has accepted the invitation to serve for another five years at the helm of the global network, which he has led since 2005.

CHURCH

Presbyterians Launch 'Every Church Plant a Church' Thrust

The Presbyterian Church in America is pushing its "every church plant a church" campaign to help bring more people to Christ.

United Methodist Court Affirms Stance Against Homosexuality

The United Methodist Church's highest court recently reversed a resolution, passed by a regional group, that declares the denomination is divided on the issue of homosexuality.

SOCIETY

Pro-Lifers Fear Stupak Amendment Won't Hold

Celebration over the Stupak amendment in the House health care bill was cut short this week as pro-life supporters fear the language could be removed.

Christian Legal Group Launches 7th 'Friend or Foe Christmas Campaign'

Christian legal group Liberty Counsel has launched its seventh annual “Friend or Foe Christmas Campaign,” pledging to be a “Friend” to those who recognize Christmas and a “Foe” to those who censor it.

EDUCATION

Reformed Church in America Is Imploding, Professor Says

The Reformed Church in America ship is sinking, argues one Reformed believer. "The denominational craft has carried us far, but its time is up. It has sprung debilitating leaks which can no longer be plugged."

Liberty Univ. Kicks Off Student Pro-Life Week

Thousands of students at the world’s largest evangelical university on Wednesday kicked off a week filled with high-profile speakers, including "Jane Roe" of Roe v. Wade, to celebrate pro-life week.

ENTERTAINMENT

'The Road' as Outreach?

The production company behind "The Road" is reaching out to the faith-based community, asking them to consider the much-anticipated film as something that could possibly be of value for ministry.

Atlanta Pentecostal Choir Named 'Best Church Choir in America'

The choir of Atlanta West Pentecostal Church snagged the title of “The Best Church Choir in America” late Saturday, beating out ten other church choirs from around the nation that had made it to the finale event.

MINISTRIES

Billy Graham Gives Thanks on 91st Birthday

World renowned preacher Billy Graham is spending the weekend receiving several family members at his home in North Carolina to celebrate his 91st birthday.

Church Leaders Equipped to 'Shine Bright'

Some 1,500 church and ministry leaders converged in San Diego this week to get in on the latest conversations on what's working to bring people to Christ.

MISSIONS

Report Exposes Forced Conversions of Christian Women in Egypt

A new pioneer report, released Tuesday, sheds light on the often deliberately ignored problem of Christian women in Egypt being abducted, forced into Muslim marriages and coerced into converting to Islam.

Thousands Urged to Unleash 20-Somethings to Mission

Thousands of pastors, church officials and youth group leaders across the nation were urged to equip and mobilize 20- and 30-somethings for mission this past weekend.

WORLD

Relief Groups Gear Up to Aid Thousands in El Salvador

International Christian groups are responding to the recent flooding and mudslides in El Salvador that has claimed at least 130 lives so far and left another 60 missing.

Church Leaders Recall Faith, Courage on Berlin Wall Anniversary

Church leaders paid tribute Monday to the faith and courage of ordinary men and women who helped unify Germany and end the Cold War on the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Italy Gov't to Appeal Ruling on Classroom Crucifixes

The Italian government will appeal a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights, which decided this past week that hanging of crucifixes school classrooms violates religious and education freedoms.