21 Feb

Nonprofit Executives, Prominent Christians Leaders Appointed to ECFA Board of Reference

Submitted by Ty Mays

New Members Include Spectrum of Evangelical Ministry Leaders WINCHESTER, Va. — Leaders from an array of Christian nonprofits will join the slate of ministry executives whom ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) has selected to serve on its board of reference, the organization a... More

21 Feb

“Common English Bible Change Your Heart and Life” Blog Tour & Marathon to Start

Submitted by Audra Jennings

NASHVILLE, TN (February 21, 2012) — An international network of bloggers will soon contribute to a 90-day blog tour for the new bestselling Common English Bible (http://CommonEnglishBible.com) translation. The “Common English Bible Change Your Heart and Life” tour extends from February through May... More

21 Feb

Academy of Preachers Appoints Six Young Preachers to “Gospel Catalyst Network”

Submitted by Charissa Acree

Network will further mission to Identify, Network, Support & Inspire young preachers Louisville, Ky. (February 21, 2012)—The Academy of Preachers (AoP) has named six Young Preachers to its 2012 Gospel Catalyst Network. The Network was established to support the AoP’s mission to Identify, Network... More

17 Feb

‘The Vow’ Tops Times Best-Seller List; Joins Three Other Faith-Based Books

Submitted by Julie Fairchild

B&H Publishing Group Scores With Four Books Among New York Times Best Sellers: ‘The Vow,’ ‘The Resolution for Men,’ ‘The Resolution for Women,’ ‘The Love Dare’ NASHVILLE — Feb. 17, 2012 — The Vow, Kim and Krickitt Carpenter’s amazing, true story of faith and commitment and the inspiration behind... More

17 Feb

Presbyterian Leadership Takes Historic Stand

LOUISVILLE, KY — February 17, 2012 — The General Assembly Mission Council (GAMC) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted to send a recommendation to the July meeting of the 220th General Assembly  (national Presbyterian voting body) to divest its holdings from Caterpillar, Inc., Hewlett Packard,... More

15 Feb

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly Listings— February 17

Submitted by Lindsey Bernstein WNET/Channel THIRTEEN

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN in association with WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1525 is fed over PBS on Friday, February 17 at 5:00 p.m. (check local listings). • Voter IDs – South Carolina is one of thirty-four states tha... More

15 Feb

“Bird Flu Will Remain A Threat As Long As Factory Farms Exist”  Claims Author Of Ground-Breaking New Book On Public Health

The author of a pioneering new book on animals and public health, published this month, claims that “as long as factory farms exist; we will continue to be at risk from bird flu”. Dr Aysha Akhtar, the author of Animals and Public Health: Why treating animals better is critical to human welfare,... More

14 Feb

Deadline Nears for 2012 AAR Journalism Award Entries

Submitted by Susan Snider

Award for Best In-Depth Newswriting on Religion Deadline: February 29, 2012 Annually the American Academy of Religion honors the best in-depth reporting on religion. The contest is open to all print and Web-based journalists. • First place receives $1,000 • Second place, $500 • Third place... More

13 Feb

Face to face with The True Icon

Submitted by Alexis Walkenstein

Bestselling author Paul Badde offers historic view of the Shroud of Turin SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13, 2012 — The Shroud of Turin is one of the most famous relics in the world. Scrutinized by scientists and studied by debunkers, it also is honored around the globe by countless faithful devoted to... More

13 Feb

WHAT IF there was proof that there is a God?

Submitted by Land Publishing

Surely the ramifications would not only be myriad but mind boggling awesome. Blind faith would no longer be needed because now we would have a rationale for belief. We have found that proof in our research project published under the book title "WHY HUMAN BEINGS DO NOT NEED BLIND FAITH TO BELIE... More