http://www.christianpost.com/us/topics/denomination Copyright (c) Christian Post. All Rights Reserved. 5 en-gb 144 17 http://www.christianpost.com http://www.christianpost.com/images/blogs/article/cpLogo.gif http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091119/united-methodists-attempt-to-develop-more-young-leaders/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091119/united-methodists-attempt-to-develop-more-young-leaders/index.html Nearly 200 high school seniors and young adults signed commitment cards indicating they are ready to serve as ordained elders and deacons in the United Methodist Church. Audrey Barrick Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:12:00 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091118/disaffected-lutherans-begin-formation-of-alternate-church-body/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091118/disaffected-lutherans-begin-formation-of-alternate-church-body/index.html A group of Lutherans announced Wednesday that they will begin work on a proposal for an alternate church body that would accommodate those who want to leave the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Lillian Kwon Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:35:29 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091117/test-test-test-test-test-test-test-headline/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091117/test-test-test-test-test-test-test-headline/index.html Calling the new law – which broadens the definition of federal hate crimes to include attacks based on sexual orientation and gender identity – a clear threat to religious liberty, the group sought to defend their freedom to proclaim biblical truths. Aaron J. Leichman Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:26:22 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091114/elca-head-reports-painful-days/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091114/elca-head-reports-painful-days/index.html The head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America reported that 40 positions may be cut as the denomination struggles financially. "These have been very painful days in this organization." Lillian Kwon Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:35:11 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091112/presbyterians-launch-every-church-plant-a-church-thrust/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091112/presbyterians-launch-every-church-plant-a-church-thrust/index.html The Presbyterian Church in America is pushing its "every church plant a church" campaign to help bring more people to Christ. Audrey Barrick Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:39:36 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091112/presbytery-approves-ordination-of-lesbian/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091112/presbytery-approves-ordination-of-lesbian/index.html The San Francisco Presbytery has approved the ordination of an openly homosexual minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). But already, opponents of the move say they have collected enough signatures to stay the ordination. Lillian Kwon Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:30:07 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091110/baptist-union-president-convicted-in-uzbekistan/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091110/baptist-union-president-convicted-in-uzbekistan/index.html A Uzbekistan court recently convicted the president of the Baptist Union of Uzbekistan and two other Baptist leaders for allegedly "evading taxes" and involving children in religious activity without their parents' consent. Ethan Cole Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:22:29 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091110/christians-rediscover-liturgies/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091110/christians-rediscover-liturgies/index.html Todd Hunter has stumbled upon something he believes is bringing former Christians back to church and has the potential to draw the unchurched. Liturgy. Lillian Kwon Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:45:13 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091109/reformed-church-in-america-is-imploding-professor-says/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091109/reformed-church-in-america-is-imploding-professor-says/index.html 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." Audrey Barrick Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:11:30 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091109/united-methodists-affirms-stance-against-homosexuality/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091109/united-methodists-affirms-stance-against-homosexuality/index.html 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. Lillian Kwon Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:40:48 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091031/pittsburgh-anglicans-seek-christian-way-to-resolve-property-dispute/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091031/pittsburgh-anglicans-seek-christian-way-to-resolve-property-dispute/index.html Anglicans in Pittsburgh who broke from The Episcopal Church announced this week that they will appeal the recent ruling that strips them of their church properties. Lillian Kwon Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:52:15 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091030/analysis-finds-converts-more-religiously-active-than-non-converts/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091030/analysis-finds-converts-more-religiously-active-than-non-converts/index.html Religious converts are more active in keeping basic commitments of their new faith than non-converts, according to a new analysis by the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion and Public Life. Jennifer Riley Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:19:03 EDT