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2013 ECFA Annual State of Giving Report Shows Solid Increases in Charitable Contributions for Churches, Nonprofits
By Religion News LLC — December 4, 2013
WINCHESTER, Va. — ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) today announced in its 4th Annual State of Giving Report that annual cash charitable giving to ECFA-accredited organizations increased 6.4 percent between 2011 and 2012. It reflects total cash donations of $11 billion in 2012, an increase from the previous year’s $10.3 billion. Last year, ECFA […]
Chris Stedman, Boz Tchividjian, Tobin Grant and Laura Turner join Religion News Service
By Religion News LLC — December 4, 2013
Religion News Service is excited to announce the addition of four new bloggers to expand and diversify its lineup of commentators on issues relating to religion, spirituality and ethics.
Corban University Signs Unique Partnership Agreement with Mars Hill Church
By Religion News LLC — December 3, 2013
Salem, Ore. – Starting in the fall of 2014, Corban University of Salem, Ore. and Mars Hill Church will offer a 24-credit Bible certificate at the Mars Hill Bellevue, Wash. location. Classes are slated to begin in the fall of 2014. The curriculum will include Bible and Theology Foundation, Ministry Skills Foundation, Introduction to Bible, […]
“14 Jewels of Dynamic Leadership” – New Book by Amazon #1 Best Selling Author Dr. Mary M. Gillam, Col (Ret), USAF
By Religion News LLC — December 3, 2013
Lorton, VA- Do you like diamonds? If so, you are going to enjoy this easy-to-read, understand, and apply inspirational and God-inspired leadership book by #1 Amazon best selling author, Dr. Mary M. Gillam, Col (Ret), USAF. Since Diamonds are known for their longevity and durability, Dr. Gillam chose to use diamonds as the jewel to […]
Pope Francis to Celebrate Bambinelli Sunday, December 15
By Religion News LLC — December 3, 2013
(Cincinnati, OH) All eyes will look to Rome, Sunday, December 15 as Pope Francis holds an event that celebrates children, Christmas and “bambinellis.” Pope Francis and the children of Rome will gather in St. Peter’s Square to bless their adorable bambinellis from their family’s Christmas crèches. Amy Welborn, author of the new children’s book, Bambinelli Sunday: […]
Entry period opens for 2014 Wilbur Awards
By Religion News LLC — December 2, 2013
Secular writers, publishers and producers can now submit work for the 2014 Wilbur Awards. The Religion Communicators Council (RCC) will accept entries through Feb. 3 for one of the oldest recognition programs for religion coverage by secular communicators. Submissions must be produced during 2013. Entry forms are available online. Award categories include newspapers, magazines, books, […]
Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson to be Installed as Temple Emanu-El’s New Senior Rabbi
By Religion News LLC — December 2, 2013
New York, NY – Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York is pleased to announce that it’s new Senior Rabbi, Joshua M. Davidson, will be honored at an Installation event at a special Sabbath Service on Friday, December 6, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Main Sanctuary, Fifth Avenue at 65th Street. Rabbi Davidson […]
Answering Questions of Character
By Religion News LLC — December 2, 2013
From discovering how text messages can help build empathy to figuring out how character and personality affect ethical behavior on the job, the Character Project at Wake Forest University has led to remarkable advances in the study of human nature, values, morals and decision-making. The three-year project, funded by a $4.2 million grant from the […]
First-ever #GivingTuesday, +SocialGood Mashup to Highlight Faith & Philanthropy
By Religion News LLC — December 2, 2013
(Los Angeles, CA) #GivingTuesday will earn formal recognition from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, organizers have announced, and Tuesday’s Faith+GivingTuesday+SocialGood summit will feature keynote remarks by Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin. At the first-of-its-kind summit, philanthropic, nonprofit, and religious leaders and experts will explore how nonprofits can overcome communications gaps among religious and secular stakeholders, how […]
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly listings – November 29
By Religion News LLC — November 27, 2013
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN for WNET. Visit http://www.pbs.org/religionandethics/ for additional information. Show #1713 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on November 29 (check local listings). Program Note: Due to pledge be sure to check local listings. •Methodist Gay Marriage Controversy – The issue of same-sex marriage continues […]
Seven-Year-Old Boy in India Tortured, Murdered for Christian Faith
By Religion News LLC — November 26, 2013
CARROLLTON, Texas – The body of a seven-year-old boy in India retrieved from a pond last week revealed horrific details of torture before he was brutally murdered because of his Christian beliefs. The son of a believer, Anmol went missing after attending Sunday School at a Believers Church on Nov. 17 in northern India. His […]
New Book Gives New Life to the Scrooge Story
By Religion News LLC — November 25, 2013
SEATTLE – Just in time for Christmas, A Modern Christmas Carol replaces Scrooge with a character most of us would agree needs a good soul searching—a televangelist. In a thought-provoking retelling of the Dickens classic, A Modern Christmas Carol tells the story of a shrewdly successful televangelist who receives unexpected Christmas visitors: first, his long-dead […]
Ignatius Press to release Pope Francis’ first Apostolic Exhortation
By Religion News LLC — November 25, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 25, 2013 – Pope Francis is an evangelist, someone who spreads the good news about God’s love for us in Jesus Christ. Francis’ humble, compassionate style and direct, yet thoughtful, manner of speaking has won him an audience among Catholic and non-Catholic alike. In his The Joy of the Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium), […]
Nearly three quarters of household charitable giving goes to organizations with religious ties, new study finds
By Religion News LLC — November 25, 2013
(Los Angeles, CA) The new report Connected to Give: Faith Communities demonstrates that nearly three quarters of all U.S. household giving—73 percent—goes to organizations with religious ties. The report, which for the first time takes into account donations to religiously identified charitable organizations alongside congregations, highlights the multidimensional nature of religion and giving in America. “It’s like putting on 3D […]
New Survey Examines Public’s Views on End-of-Life Medical Treatments
By Religion News LLC — November 21, 2013
Washington, D.C. Nov. 21, 2013 — At a time of national debate over health care costs and insurance, a new Pew Research Center survey on end-of-life decisions finds most Americans say there are some circumstances in which doctors and nurses should allow a patient to die. At the same time, however, a growing minority says […]
