http://www.christianpost.com/church Copyright (c) Christian Post. All Rights Reserved. The latest news on the Church, from the Church, in the Church 5 en-gb 174 14 http://www.christianpost.com http://graphic.christianpost.com/images/services/logo_cp.gif http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100319/baptist-churches-collect-millions-of-pennies-for-at-risk-kids/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100319/baptist-churches-collect-millions-of-pennies-for-at-risk-kids/index.html American Baptist churches have collected more than 2 million pennies in an effort to raise awareness of the extent of child poverty throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Audrey Barrick Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:17:48 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100319/elca-draws-up-social-statement-on-stem-cells-cloning/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100319/elca-draws-up-social-statement-on-stem-cells-cloning/index.html The largest Lutheran denomination in the country on Thursday released a draft social statement on genetics. It is intended to provide a framework for discussing such topics as stem cell research and cloning. Lillian Kwon Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:56:46 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100319/anglican-head-to-mull-consequences-of-approving-2nd-gay-bishop/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100319/anglican-head-to-mull-consequences-of-approving-2nd-gay-bishop/index.html The spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion called the approval of an openly lesbian bishop in the United States "regrettable." The Archbishop of Canterbury will engage in "further consultation" about the implications and consequences of the decision. Lillian Kwon Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:40:13 EDT http://images.christianpost.com/a-Thumbnail/20100319/42943/archbishop-of-canterbury-rowan-williams.jpg http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100319/anglican-head-to-mull-consequences-of-approving-2nd-gay-bishop/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100317/episcopal-church-to-ordain-2nd-openly-gay-bishop/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100317/episcopal-church-to-ordain-2nd-openly-gay-bishop/index.html After receiving the required majority of consents from the wider church, the Rev. Canon Mary Douglas Glasspool was informed on Wednesday by the presiding bishop's office that the consent process for her consecration was complete. Lillian Kwon Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:12:38 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100317/churches-suffer-losses-under-new-fcc-rule/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100317/churches-suffer-losses-under-new-fcc-rule/index.html As the Federal Communications Commission seeks out more broadband space, the agency is being asked to consider possibly the largest group that would be affected by the move – that is, churches. Lillian Kwon Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:51:27 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100316/leaders-reject-fla-church-s-request-to-leave-elca/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100316/leaders-reject-fla-church-s-request-to-leave-elca/index.html A Lutheran congregation in Fort Pierce, Fla., was recently denied permission to end their affiliation with the denomination. Lillian Kwon Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:00:54 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100315/new-life-pastor-asks-christians-to-embrace-speaking-in-tongues/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100315/new-life-pastor-asks-christians-to-embrace-speaking-in-tongues/index.html New Life Church is "one of those tongue-talking churches," the senior pastor said unashamedly on Sunday. His statement was met with applause from the Colorado Springs mega-congregation. Audrey Barrick Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:34:50 EDT http://images.christianpost.com/a-Thumbnail/20100315/42923/brady-boyd.jpg http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100315/new-life-pastor-asks-christians-to-embrace-speaking-in-tongues/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100314/baptist-missions-head-stresses-need-for-sbc-to-change/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100314/baptist-missions-head-stresses-need-for-sbc-to-change/index.html Jerry Rankin, outgoing president of the International Mission Board, is making a strong case for change within his denomination as he prepares to step away from the helm of its missions arm following 17 years of service. Joshua A. Goldberg Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:03:30 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100312/survey-offers-in-depth-look-at-evangelical-oldline-congregations/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100312/survey-offers-in-depth-look-at-evangelical-oldline-congregations/index.html Nearly two-thirds of U.S. congregations said they feel at least a little competition from nearby churches, a new survey shows. Audrey Barrick Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:37:30 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100311/author-talks-suffering-heaven-new-earth-at-megachurch/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100311/author-talks-suffering-heaven-new-earth-at-megachurch/index.html Bestselling author Randy Alcorn has teamed up with a popular evangelist to address what many nonbelievers and Christians alike struggle with – suffering. Lillian Kwon Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:17:54 EST http://images.christianpost.com/a-Thumbnail/20100311/42905/randy-alcorn.jpg http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100311/author-talks-suffering-heaven-new-earth-at-megachurch/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100311/gay-episcopal-priest-receives-majority-consent/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100311/gay-episcopal-priest-receives-majority-consent/index.html An openly gay priest has received more than the required majority of consents to be confirmed as bishop, the Diocese of Los Angeles reported Wednesday. Lillian Kwon Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:48:20 EST http://images.christianpost.com/a-Thumbnail/20100311/42904/glasspool.jpg http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100311/gay-episcopal-priest-receives-majority-consent/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100310/elca-closer-to-adopting-policy-revisions-on-gay-ordination/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100310/elca-closer-to-adopting-policy-revisions-on-gay-ordination/index.html Leaders in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on Monday approved revisions to ministry policies that would officially accommodate gay and lesbian ministers. Lillian Kwon Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:31:11 EST