Faith-based humanitarian agency Gospel For Asia today announced plans to drill more than 4,000 of its unique “Jesus Wells” in the most needy communities in Asia this year, as World Water Day on March 22 spotlights the struggle to satisfy the world’s growing thirst.
The U.S. Department of Education will no longer enforce a restriction that previously prohibited school districts from contracting with faith-based organizations to provide equitable services to vulnerable children solely due to their religious affiliation.
If ever there were a time when church renewal was needed, it is now! There are no quick-fix gimmicks to spur a declining church back to growth. However, through fervent prayer and practice, David F. Nixon learned skills during his own experiences that he writes about in the new book “It Only Takes A Spark: Leading Your Church to Growth and Vitality.” This book will empower pastors on their journey to lead a struggling church back to vibrancy after major decline, crisis, or plateau.
The Christian Education Initiative (CEI), with 18 member organizations, announces its formation for the purpose of advancing the cause of biblical Christian education in K-12 education, including college students and adults.
NASHVILLE —Atonement Pictures (AP), a full-service feature film production, distribution and marketing company serving the Christian marketplace, has been launched by long-time entertainment industry veteran Tim Warren, founder and CEO of Green Apple Entertainment, and acclaimed Christian filmmaker Kevan Otto (WWJD, A Question of Faith, The Prayer Box).
BibleMesh and Third Millennium Ministries launched a new online academic program with graduate level courses that are transferable to an accredited Master of Arts (MA) degree in Christian Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS). This partnership establishes a pathway for students across the world to access an innovative, orthodox, evangelical curriculum designed to facilitate a personalized learning environment for maximum impact for future ministry.
Six gospel artists will have the chance to become a gospel music star on a new reality program called The Gospel. The Gospel chronicles eight episodes as contestants compete for a national management contract with T.D. Jakes’ Dexterity Sounds and Marquis Boone Music Group. The first of its kind for gospel music, the winner of this Christian music competition will be announced with the opportunity to perform at the International Pastors & Leadership Conference in Tampa Bay on April 25.
Calvary University President, Dr. Christopher Cone, and Word of Life Bible Institute President, Roger Peace, announced a sweeping partnership between the two institutions, designed to strengthen both schools and provide significant benefits to students, staff and faculty, and alumni of both institutions. The partnership is crafted to provide a platform of collaboration and sharing between CU and WOLBI, as the schools move toward developing collaborative programs, shared access to campus facilities to enable both schools to broaden their reach, and cross-pollination and sharing of faculty.
The Institute on Religion and Democracy (IRD) is sending a team led by UMAction Director John Lomperis to the 2019 specially called General Conference of the United Methodist Church.
GiveSendGo, the world’s largest Christian fundraising platform, announced they have moved forward in acquiring personal fundraising site FaithLauncher. This will create even more opportunities for sharing Hope in our world.
