Praying the weight away? NPR talks to Tennessee minister about health and church attendance
Could America's climbing obesity rate play a role in declining church attendance? What role could — and should — communities faith play in helping…
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Where prayers come in waves
Surf Chapel is front-page news in today's Los Angeles Times: On such a gray, nippy morning, most self-respecting college students would pull the covers over…
Minister’s warnings against church pedophiles draw newspaper’s attention
A Christian minister teaches churches to guard against pedophiles — like his father http://t.co/e9OW5tPsgE via @pittsburghpg — Peter Smith (@PG_PeterSmith) March 22, 2015 The Pittsburgh…
Coffee shop started by two young Christians gives jobs to homeless peers
At 10, @Jonathan9NEWS takes you to a coffee shop that gives homeless young adults jobs http://t.co/U6LHfQYeQl pic.twitter.com/BR7ZK9SLDL — 9NEWS Denver (@9NEWS) March 23, 2015 Two…
N.C. deacon with ‘a heart for the special-needs community’ dies at age 54
"A lot of our students are sad this morning. We have encouraged them to talk about their feelings and try to do something constructive with…
‘Christian’ Grey? Faith-based bloggers speak out about ’50 Shades’ film
In 2012, I lived in a small, west Texas town — population 2,500. We had a grocery store, a Mexican restaurant (in a house) and…
Dyeing for a good cause: Ministers go purple for [email protected] campaign
The ministerial staff at Glenwood Church of Christ in Tyler, Texas, is looking a little purple today — for a good reason. Glenwood minister's let…
From homecoming queen to basketball star, Christian school supports special student
Homecoming queen Emily Kendall has added another title to her ever-growing high school resume: basketball player. During a recent home game, Kendall, a senior and…
Dr. Kent Brantly prays at National Prayer Breakfast
Prayers for West Africa: The church and Ebola • 'This is not about me.' Dr. Kent Brantly speaks at ACU, urges Christians to help West…
‘It was never my intent to come here and preach, but God had other plans,’ says news anchor in southern Alabama
The Dothan Eagle in Alabama interviews Reginald Jones, longtime news anchor for WTVY. Jones belongs to the Church of Christ. His first two years…
