CHRISTIANITY DAILY

UMC: Conservative Theologians and Pastors Form Conservative Wesleyan Covenant Association

Aug 06, 2016

Theologically conservative leaders from United Methodist Church have formed a group within the denomination known as Wesleyan Covenant Association.

'Joshua Generation' Multi-Church Youth Retreat Points Teens to 'Real Love' in Christ

Aug 04, 2016

The annual Joshua Generation summer retreat for youth took place once again this year from August 1 to 4 at Taylor University in Upland, IN, under the theme, ‘Real Love.’ This year, over 700 students from 86 different churches gathered at the retreat, who were under the care of 97 counselors and 93 youth workers.

Campus Compass Mission Church (C2M): An 'Alternative' Church for University of Georgia Students

Jul 29, 2016

A church for Korean American students in the University of Georgia (UGA), located in Athens, GA, will be launched this fall, called Campus Compass Mission Church (C2M). The first worship service will be August 14, and will take place in the Presbyterian Student Center.

Eight Common Mistakes Rookie Pastors Make

Jul 29, 2016

I met one of the most stupid rookie pastors I’ve ever known. The year was 1984. I saw him when I looked in the mirror.

Christ Central of Southern California to Launch Multisite in North Orange County

Jul 28, 2016

Christ Central of Southern California, which is currently located in Artesia, CA, will be launching a multisite campus in Placentia, CA, and held a vision meeting regarding the multisite on July 24. The Placentia campus will hold Sunday services at Valencia High School, and will have one service each week prospectively between 9 and 9:30 AM, the church said.

New Life Vision Church Breaks Ground for New Sanctuary

Jul 26, 2016

New Life Vision Church held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new church site on July 23. The new building will be built behind the Costco which is located at the intersection of Los Feliz Boulevard and San Fernando Road, at the location where New Hope Chapel was once located.

Oriental Mission Church Celebrates 46th Anniversary

Jul 21, 2016

Oriental Mission Church, which has come alongside the history of Koreatown, celebrated its 46th anniversary with a concert on Sunday. The concert, which took place on July 17 at 1:30 PM, featured various musical numbers, including a choir group, a saxophone performance, and songs by two Korean Christian singers.

'Raising Up Children to Be the Leaders of the Next Generation'

Jul 21, 2016

Tacoma First Baptist Church hosted its annual Vacation Bible School earlier this month from July 5 to 9. The VBS featured sermons and worship each day, and Bible studies led by different teachers according to age groups. Some 100 children went up to the altar to receive Christ, confessed that they are sinners, and confessed that Jesus is the son of God and that he is their Savior and Lord.

Oriental Mission Church's New English Ministry Associate Shares Hopes

Jul 14, 2016

Family Chapel, the English ministry (EM) of Oriental Mission Church, has brought on Joshua Lim as its new associate pastor earlier this month. Lim, who preached his first sermon as associate pastor on July 3, will be working alongside Peter Yoo, who is also an associate pastor of Family Chapel. As Lim takes on the roles of teaching and developing small groups, Yoo will continue to take care of the administrative needs of the congregation.

Anglican Church in Canada Rejects Same-Sex Marriage Resolution in General Synod

Jul 12, 2016

The delegates of the Anglican Church of Canada voted against a measure on Monday at the church’s triennial General Synod that would have authorized same-sex marriage.

Church of England Set to Discuss Gay Marriage in General Synod 2016

Jul 06, 2016

The Church of England will convene a General Synod in York this week where as many as 500 members are expected to come together and discuss same-sex marriage.

China Implements Law Compelling Churches to Hand Over Tithes and Donations to Authorities, According to China Aid Report

Jul 05, 2016

Chinese state government in Zhejiang province has implemented a new law for some of the churches to hand over all their income and donations to the authorities, the China Aid reported.

Majority of Unchurched Friends Are Willing to Listen About Faith, According to LifeWay Research Study

Jul 03, 2016

LifeWay Research conducted a survey to find out how often "unchurched Americans" think about faith, the meaning of life, and what are their general attitudes concerning religion.

PCUSA Expresses 'Regret' for Harms Done to LGBTQ, Discourages Gay Conversion Therapy

Jul 01, 2016

Through the approval of two separate overtures during last week’s 222nd General Assembly, the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. (PCUSA) expressed “regret” and “sorrow” for the discrimination that LGBT individuals may have felt in the denomination over the years, and also directed agencies in the denomination to “refrain from” supporting or carrying out conversion therapy on LGBT individuals.

PCUSA Considers Forming New Non-Geographic Korean Presbytery

Jun 30, 2016

The Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. (PCUSA) has approved a recommendation during the recent General Assembly that encourages synods in the Western region to consider creating a non-geographic presbytery for Korean-speaking congregations, and to create a staff position that would work as a connection point between the denomination as a whole to the Korean congregations and presbyteries.