A new Internet start-up came out of stealth today, becoming the first member centric solution for churches looking at attracting and retaining their members. MRMBER.COM, (pronounced “MEMBER”) unveiled its core application which focuses primarily on assisting churches ensure the well being of their members and increasing member retention.

God is moving in East Africa! I recently returned from a four-week stay in Uganda and Rwanda on November 8. It was a very successful trip and the Lord blessed our efforts this year.

Record-setting crowds braved frigid weather on Tuesday to witness the historic inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States.

By Charlie Butts – OneNewsNow

Can churches host Super Bowl parties and escape the wrath of the NFL?

In 2005, the National Football League (NFL) threatened churches with legal action for holding Super Bowl parties and charging admission. According to a Rutherford Institute press release, the League said churches who viewed Super Bowl broadcasts on big-screen televisions at church-sponsored gatherings was a copyright infringement. However, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently stated churches can now watch the Super Bowl live as long as they do not charge an attendance fee. John Whitehead of The Rutherford Institute is thankful for the change.

The 2009 Business Women’s Symposium will “release and empower women to understand how their unique created purpose enables them to powerfully impact their workplace relationships by connecting them with their own passion and spirituality.” We believe this is the first conference to provide a specific comprehensive focus for Christian women in business that moves beyond “typical” women’s issues.

By Charlie Butts – OneNewsNow

Can churches host Super Bowl parties and escape the wrath of the NFL?

Following the three guidelines announced by Church of God General Overseer, Raymond Culpepper, of Prayer, Great Commission and Trust, World Missions General Director, Douglas LeRoy has expanded these to form a specific vision for World Missions workers.

By J. Lee grady

The hearts of millions of Americans were stirred on Tuesday as we watched Barack Obama place his hand on Abraham Lincoln’s Bible and swear to uphold his duties as president.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival (SAICFF), held last weekend in the Alamo City, presented actor Dean Jones with a Lifetime Achievement Award before a capacity crowd at the Lila Cockrell Theatre. Ken Wales, producer of “Amazing Grace,” the 2007 film on the life of William Wilberforce, introduced the award to Mr. Jones on behalf of the festival.