CHRISTIANITY DAILY

Interview with Charles Choe: 'We Want to Be a Church that Reflects the City'

Aug 17, 2016

“We want to be a church that represents the city, a church that reflects the diversity of the city,” says Pastor Charles Choe of Tapestry LA. Tapestry LA is a church of about 400 members located in Los Angeles, CA that was started in July 2014.

Korean Churches in Washington Work Together to Share the Gospel in Mattawa

Aug 15, 2016

Seven Korean churches in Washington state, including Young Nak Church of Seattle, Seattle Covenant Church, Korean Kirkland Covenant Church, Seattle Woori Church, Trinity Presbyterian Church, and Bellevue Sarang Church, formed one mission team to share the gospel to people in the town of Mattawa, WA, from July 28 to 31.

Thanksgiving Church Votes to Transfer to American District in Assemblies of God

Aug 11, 2016

The congregation of Thanksgiving Church, a Korean immigrant church located in Buena Park, CA, has voted to transfer its membership from a Korean district council to an American district in the Assemblies of God denomination. 97.89 percent of the congregation (882 in favor, 19 against) voted in favor of transferring its membership during a special business meeting held on July 31, the church announced on Saturday.

Religious Freedom Grave Concern in Majority of Countries Around the World: US State Department Report

Aug 11, 2016

The US State Department released the religious freedom report for the year 2015, and expressed grave concern over the state of religious freedom in a majority of countries around the world.

Interview with Ray Chang: 'Why Not Reach More for the Gospel?'

Aug 11, 2016

“If heaven is going to be a community with all nations, all tribes, all people, then why can’t the church be that community? Why can’t we reflect what heaven is going to be like?”These are some of the questions that Pastor Ray Chang had pondered when he first felt compelled to plant a multiethnic church.

Mark Driscoll, Former Pastor of Mars Hill Church, Preaches First Sermon at New Church in Phoenix, Arizona

Aug 09, 2016

Co-founder and former pastor of Seattle-based Mars Hill Church preached Sunday sermon at the Trinity Church in Arizona for the first time after he quit from Mars Hill.

Acts Ministries International Convenes in Leadership Summit: 'Grow Together, Grow Healthy'

Aug 08, 2016

Acts Ministries International, a denomination consisting of 13 churches in the U.S. and overseas, convened from August 4 to 6 for a leadership summit at Church of Southland, located in Anaheim, CA.

United Methodist Pastor Placed on Involuntary Leave for Admitting to Same-Sex Relationship

Aug 06, 2016

The Great Plains Executive Committee placed Rev. Cynthia Meyer on involuntary leave till the next General conference is conveyed in 2020 or sooner when a special session on denomination’s stand on LGBT issue is conducted.

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.