In an effort to continue interdepartmental cooperation, Operation Compassion and the Chaplain’s Commission have partnered to send two containers of shoes to Oradea, Romania. These shoes are going to the Medical/Chaplains/Care Center for distribution to inmates and gypsies.

George W. Bush has never been subtle about his faith, but until now, only his inner circle has understood the extent to which it guides his policy. In The Evangelical President, the president reveals, for the first time, the depth of his religious conviction and the crucial role it plays in his consequential presidency.

The Religion Newswriters Association today announced the winners of its 2007 contests for excellence in religion reporting in the mainstream media. The organization, which has more than 570 members and subscribers, awarded nearly $15,000 in prizes at its annual banquet, held this year at the Historic Menger Hotel.

The Chaplains Commission has been privileged to partner with other ministries of the church in the development of ministry facilities. One of these is located in Oradea, Romania; when finished, the Chaplains Commission will be responsible for helping raise almost $800,000 for this comprehensive medical/benevolence/chaplaincy training facility. 

Interior of new Trinity Chapel (photo by Rich Fiallo)

Trinity Chapel Church of God, located in Powder Springs, Georgia, dedicated its new sanctuary, a 4,000-seat auditorium, on Sunday, September 30. The auditorium is the largest of its kind in Cobb County.

As thousands of monks in Burma are raising their voices in protest of the country’s oppressive regime, Christian Freedom International (CFI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing relief aid and advocacy for persecuted Christians around the world, is calling on Christians everywhere to pray for the perilous situation.

Extraordinary Health with Jordan Rubin, the popular Christian health and wellness show, began airing on Sky Angel’s satellite service October 1.

Christian and Missionary Alliance congregations around the United States are taking new approaches to ministry, moving beyond just talking about Christ’s love to actually showing it. Medford Neighborhood Church in Medford, Oregon; Crossroads Church in Perry, Iowa; New Beginnings Christian Fellowship in Maywood, Illinois; and Acts 29 Fellowship in Hamtramck, Michigan, are causing their communities to take notice.

By J. Lee Grady

My heart sank two weeks ago when I heard that Dr. D. James Kennedy had died at age 76 of complications from an earlier heart attack. Knowing that Jerry Falwell died in May, and considering that Billy Graham is not in good health, I wondered who could possibly replace these stalwart Christian statesmen.