Circle of life: Changing the denominational approach
Religious bodies, including denominations, are changing. But where are they headed?
Obamacare changing the way faith-based hospitals deliver care
Like it or not, the Affordable Care Act — a.k.a. Obamacare — is now the law. Faith-based healthcare providers say it's changing the way hospitals view patient care.
Fitch shares church’s status in today’s changing culture
Pastor, professor and author David Fitch challenged American Baptist pastors to be “with” the people they serve inside and outside the church. Fitch was the featured speaker at the 2014 Prairie Pastors Conference in Bellevue, Neb., April 28-30. Four ABC-USA regions from Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota,
Diaper Depot is ‘changing’ Nebraska valley
“Changing the Valley and getting to the bottom of things…one diaper at a time” is the slogan for Diaper Depot, a ministry of First Baptist Church in Scottsbluff, Neb. Not only is the project helping change the community. It also has broadened the church’s vision.<br
Seminaries adapt to changing religious landscape
Changes in America's religious landscape have had enormous impact on seminaries.To meet the challenge, Daniel Aleshire, executive director of the Association of Theological Schools, proposes development of new "gold standards" for seminaries.
Changing the world begins at home for South Texas youth group
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Shared meals at church take on a different flavor to meet changing needs
By David Briggs Religion News Service AKRON, Ohio — Andrew Hamilton still can taste the homemade apple, cherry and peach pies that capped off the covered-dish church meals of his youth in Lakeville, Mass. In those days, children played on
Life changing: First Church Maryville mission trip to Panama
"This mission trip really changed my life," said Chris Woods. The six other members of First Baptist Church, Maryville, who recently returned from Colon, Panama, echoed his sentiments. Four volunteers from Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville - Charles and Norma Fattig, Ken