Archive for December, 2009
Rick Warren’s Church Seeks $900K in 2 Days to End 2009 Debtless
December 31st, 2009Pastor Rick Warren of the Southern California megachurch Saddleback Church is encouraging his parishioners to donate $900,000 within two days....View Property
Hyperindividuality and globalisation are greatest challenges to urban mission theologian
December 31st, 2009Urban churches have to face the reality of taking God to their cities in an era of hyperindividuality and globalisation says one Lausanne theologian ...View Property
Teenager Jasmine crowned Radio Disneys Next Big Thing
December 31st, 2009Nashvillebased singersongwriter Jasmine has been named Radio Disneys Next Big Thing after a nearly three month nationwide competition ...View Property
Persecution in North Korea set to worsen in 2010
December 31st, 2009A charity supporting oppressed believers around the world has warned that persecution against Christians is set to worsen in North Korea in 2010 ...View Property
Ex-KKK Leader to Minister in Historically Black Church Body
December 29th, 2009A former national leader of the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan will be conducting evangelism campaigns and engaging in the ministry of racial reconciliation as an ordained minister in the largest body of black...View Property
Pastor Chuck Smith Hospitalized After ‘Mini Stroke’
December 28th, 2009Southern California megachurch pastor Chuck Smith was taken to the hospital over the weekend after having what doctors described as a “mini stroke.”...View Property
Most Senior Pastors Work at Least 50-Hour Weeks
December 28th, 2009Full-time senior pastors tend to work 55 hours or more in a typical week, according to a new survey....View Property
Millions in Tanzania Gain Access to Scripture in Heart Language
December 27th, 2009Wycliffe Bible Translators completed translations of the Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke for nine language groups in the Mara region, located in northwest Tanzania....View Property
Millions in Tanzania Gain Access to Scripture in Heart Language
December 27th, 2009Wycliffe Bible Translators completed translations of the Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke for nine language groups in the Mara region, located in northwest Tanzania....View Property
T.D. Jakes: 2010 Will Be a Year of Double Portion
December 26th, 2009Dallas megachurch pastor and entrepreneur T.D. Jakes usually doesn't make declarations or predictions for the new year. But the year 2010 is different....View Property
A New Kind of Multi-Site Church
December 22nd, 2009Two multi-site churches in southern California are calling each other family. They're in different locations and of different denominations, but they consider themselves "one church."...View Property
UMC Megachurch Pastor Makes Case for His Christmas Gift to Jesus
December 20th, 2009While Christmas shoppers comb their local malls and stores in search of the right gift for their loved ones, a Methodist megachurch pastor is reminding his congregation and those within hearing distance that it’s clear what’s...View Property
Anglican Head Encourages Provinces to Approve New Covenant
December 20th, 2009Archbishop of Canterbury Dr. Rowan Williams has advised the Anglican Communion's 34 provinces to approve a document aimed at preventing a split in the global church body....View Property
Willow Creek Church Encourages a ‘Just’ Christmas
December 19th, 2009Willow Creek Community Church is asking Christ followers to make some new Christmas traditions this year. The megachurch proposes making this season a more "just" Christmas....View Property
Anglican Panel Reaffirms Call to Practice Restraint on Pro-Gay Actions
December 18th, 2009Following a number of pro-gay actions by dioceses in the United States and Canada, the Standing Committee of the Anglican Communion called for "gracious restraint in respect of actions that endanger the unity" of the global...View Property
Cowboy Pastor Fasts Thru Christmas to Feed the Poor
December 18th, 2009In a noticeable dull voice, Pastor Jason Norton said he has not eaten for the past 15 days. Besides not eating, he has been living outdoor in a tent in an effort to give out more...View Property
CCC Media Ministry Records Over 10M Decisions in 2009
December 18th, 2009The media arm of Campus Crusade for Christ recorded over ten million decisions for Jesus Christ this year, more than doubling their projection for 2009 and more tripling their mark from the year before....View Property
CCC Media Ministry Records Over 10M Decisions in 2009
December 18th, 2009The media arm of Campus Crusade for Christ recorded over ten million decisions for Jesus Christ this year, more than doubling their projection for 2009 and more tripling their mark from the year before....View Property
Billy Graham T.V. Evangelism Kicks Off in Thailand
December 17th, 2009A massive T.V. outreach project by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association kicked off on Thursday all over the predominantly Buddhist country of Thailand....View Property
Billy Graham T.V. Evangelism Kicks Off in Thailand
December 17th, 2009A massive T.V. outreach project by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association kicked off on Thursday all over the predominantly Buddhist country of Thailand....View Property
Multi-Site Pastor’s Brain Tumor Not Completely Removed
December 17th, 2009The lead pastor of a Texas multisite church was informed by his doctor that the surgery to remove his brain tumor was not able to rid him of it completely, according to another pastor at the...View Property
World Vision Captures ‘Spirit of Christmas’ in Global Tour
December 16th, 2009In a village outside of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, an orphaned teenage boy is taking care of his two younger siblings....View Property
World Vision Captures ‘Spirit of Christmas’ in Global Tour
December 16th, 2009In a village outside of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, an orphaned teenage boy is taking care of his two younger siblings....View Property
Understanding English Bible Translation
December 15th, 2009It remains a reality that the proponents of dynamic equivalence and essentially literal translations are bound to clash. Here, Ryken lays the groundwork for why he believes Christian translators should stick with an essentially literal approach....View Property
World’s Largest Missions Bookstore Set to Open
December 14th, 2009In two weeks, the world's largest mission-focused bookstore will open in St. Louis at the Urbana 09 conference....View Property
World’s Largest Missions Bookstore Set to Open
December 14th, 2009In two weeks, the world's largest mission-focused bookstore will open in St. Louis at the Urbana 09 conference....View Property
Christian Couple Adopts 8 Burmese Refugee Children
December 11th, 2009A Christian couple who leads a ministry that supports persecuted Christians announced this week their successful adoption of eight Burmese refugee children....View Property
We are now ready for beta listings!
December 11th, 2009We are excited to launch christianretreatproperties.com to you all! Christian Retreat Properties is a website designed to connect individuals, families, small groups or churches to retreat properties/camps. Our number one goal is to provide Christians and...View Property
Lindisfarne Retreat Center
General Amenities Meeting Space Capacity: 20 – 24 – Overnight Guest Capacity: 20 – 24 – Check-In Time: Any time after Noon – Check-Out Time: Any time before 4 – Number of Rooms: 5 – Waterfront:...View Property
Christians Prepare for ‘World Race’ Missions Adventure
December 7th, 2009Some young Christians from the United States are preparing for a near year-long missions trip, during which time they will give up their comfortable lifestyle to live like the indigenous people in eleven countries....View Property
Eagle Haven – Bluffs
General Amenities Bedrooms: 5 – Bathrooms: 3 – Meeting Space Capacity: 25 – 49 – Sleeps: 20 – 24 – Check-In Time: 4:00 PM – Check-Out Time: 11 AM – Waterfront: Yes – Use of Kitchen:...View Property