Americans are being more generous to religious charities, but why are they skimping on their giving to churches? A new report found that from 2007 to 2008, giving to religious charities went up, but giving to churches went down.
COLUMBIA — Seven years ago, Kevin and Sara Gaines led their church to provide maintenance for single mothers.
Status in society can influence how people read and interpret the Bible—and often how they will act on it, according to some Christian leaders.
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Because of a fear, mistrust of behavioral sciences, a fuzzy understanding of brain function and a poor theology of sin many Christians, chuches and ministers
By Jennifer Harris Word&Way News Writer While Scripture advocates taking care of orphans and widows, the church has abdicated that responsibility to the state, some Christian child-advocates insist. “It shortchanges people and the church,” said Robbi Haynes of
A number of Christian authors reside in Missouri. Several write non-fiction; others concentrate on sharing the gospel through fiction. Many write out of personal tragedy or experience. This is not an exhaustive list, but you may find some great reading for the
The atmosphere of the Be Clean laundromat in Jefferson City seemed more like a party than a business on May 19 when patrons arrived to discover their laundry was free and snacks were provided. First Baptist Church of Jefferson City sponsored the laundry day