http://www.christianpost.com/us/topics/megachurch 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/20091110/megachurch-pastor-challenges-hypocrites-pretenders/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091110/megachurch-pastor-challenges-hypocrites-pretenders/index.html A pastor at one of the largest churches in the country launched a new sermon series addressing the hypocrisy and the pretending prevalent among Christians. Audrey Barrick Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:21:14 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091106/saddleback-church-to-host-forum-on-persecuted-church/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091106/saddleback-church-to-host-forum-on-persecuted-church/index.html The Southern California megachurch of popular preacher Rick Warren will host a forum Sunday on the persecuted church with some of the nation’s foremost experts on the subject. Jennifer Riley Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:55:21 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091103/brazil-s-march-for-jesus-draws-1-5-million/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091103/brazil-s-march-for-jesus-draws-1-5-million/index.html In its 17th year, the event brings together hundreds of evangelical churches in a country that is home to the world’s largest Roman Catholic population. Ethan Cole Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:52:46 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091103/dallas-megachurch-moves-ahead-on-largest-c/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091103/dallas-megachurch-moves-ahead-on-largest-c/index.html A megachurch in Dallas is pursuing what is expected to be the largest church expansion program in modern history. First Baptist Church Dallas unveiled plans on Sunday for a $130 million campus in the downtown area Lillian Kwon Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:21:56 EST http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091028/virtual/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091028/virtual/index.html The Christian church is engaging far less than 1 percent of the 70 million people who are active in the virtual world. This means the virtual world is by far the largest unreached people group on planet Earth, says one pastor. Lillian Kwon Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:20:18 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091028/giving-in-churches-stable-despite-recession/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091028/giving-in-churches-stable-despite-recession/index.html According to a new study, released Tuesday, more than two-thirds of congregations reported that their fundraising receipts increased or remained the same in the first half of 2009 compared to last year, even as the economic downturn was worsening. Audrey Barrick Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:12:07 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091015/ga-megachurch-builds-5m-bridge-to-draw-the-unchurched/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091015/ga-megachurch-builds-5m-bridge-to-draw-the-unchurched/index.html One of the largest evangelical churches in the country recently received permission to build a bridge from its campus to a major highway to help ease the flow of traffic on Sundays. Lillian Kwon Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:03:28 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091010/willow-creek-celebrates-34-years/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091010/willow-creek-celebrates-34-years/index.html Willow Creek Community Church, one of the nation's largest and most influential churches, is celebrating its 34th anniversary this weekend. Over the last three decades Willow Creek has grown from 100 members to more than 22,000. Audrey Barrick Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:44:00 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091005/willow-creekers-challenged-on-money-stewardship-tithing/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091005/willow-creekers-challenged-on-money-stewardship-tithing/index.html Influential church pastor Bill Hybels wrapped up a challenging sermon series on Sunday with a call to choose God or money. And they can't serve both. Audrey Barrick Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:52:03 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091002/over-400-leave-famed-fla-megachurch-after-failed-ouster/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091002/over-400-leave-famed-fla-megachurch-after-failed-ouster/index.html More than 400 people from the late D. James Kennedy’s famed Florida megachurch have left to form their own congregation following an unsuccessful effort to ouster their new pastor. Eric Young Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:50:05 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090930/top-100/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090930/top-100/index.html When Outreach magazine and LifeWay Research released their annual 100 Largest and 100 Fastest-Growing U.S. Churches lists this month, they knew it would generate some heat. Lillian Kwon Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:49:05 EDT http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090928/saddleback-forum-addresses-role-of-gov-t-church-in-reconciliation/index.html http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090928/saddleback-forum-addresses-role-of-gov-t-church-in-reconciliation/index.html Rwandan President Paul Kagame shared with Pastor Rick Warren on Friday that the role of the government is to embrace everyone and "bring them together." Jennifer Riley Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:42:55 EDT