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  Faith Digest: No policy changes for military chaplains

  The pending repeal of the U.S. military’s ban on openly gay members will not change policies related to chaplains, the Pentagon stated.

  02/10/2011 - By admin

• Baptist author produces novel in American Sign Language

  Baptist author George Joslin of Springfield, Mo., has produced what may be the first American Sign Language-only novel. Titled A Deaf Man's Gospel, the novel is only available in American Sign Language (ASL) on DVD, rather than in print format. 

  02/03/2011 - By Administrator

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  Churches seek to minister to Boomers

  Jan. 1 not only marked the beginning of a new year, but also saw the first Baby Boomers turn 65 years old. And congregations face the evolving challenge of finding ways to minister with and to them.

  01/28/2011 - By admin

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  What makes ministry to older adults more effective?

  Ministry to older adults must take many forms, depending upon the make-up of the group a church is trying to reach. As the U.S. population ages, congregations will have even more opportunities to engage older adults.

  01/27/2011 - By admin

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  Challenge for churches: How to care for caregivers

  As churches minister to the most elderly and infirm among members, some also seek ways to serve their caregivers—often family members—who often labor around the clock.

  01/27/2011 - By admin

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  No single size or shape fits ministry to all older adults

  Church and denominational leaders are beginning to understand older adults cannot be categorized as a single unit, and a one-size-fits-all ministry will not meet needs.

  01/27/2011 - By admin

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  Religious persecution more prevalent, more severe in Muslim countries

  Two recent reports by watchdog groups and a new book take a fresh look at the persistence of religious intolerance worldwide, with Muslim-majority nations facing particular criticism.

  01/27/2011 - By admin

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  Faith Digest

  Three out of four Americans grade the country’s moral climate at a “C” or below, according to a recent poll.

  01/26/2011 - By admin

• Application of ethical principles changing, biomedical ethicist insists

  At least three factors increasingly will shape applied biomedical ethics in the 21st century—globalization, transformative new scientific advances and recognition of human limitation and finitude, according to Baruch Brody, director of the Center for Medical Ethics and Public Policy at Baylor College of Medicine.

  01/22/2011 - By Administrator

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  Iron sharpens iron: Mentoring offers support

  While a seminary degree can be an important component of a pastor’s toolbox, relationships with other pastors can be just as important—if not more so.

  01/15/2011 - By admin

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  Tiny heart touches the hearts of thousands

  Bowen Hammitt, son of lead singer Matt Hammitt of the Christian rock band Sanctus Real, his wife, Sarah, was born Sept. 9 with a serious and rare heart defect. The family's personal drama captured national attention and opened doors to share Christ’s love.

  01/14/2011 - By admin

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  Life coaching makes its way into churches

  Career coaching has been around in the business field for decades. More recently, it spun off a concept of life coaching. Now, the coaching concept is starting to make its impact in churches.

  01/14/2011 - By admin