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| Taliban Begin Release of Hostages |
| KABUL, Afghanistan, August 29 — Taliban militants released 12 of their remaining 19 Korean hostages in three stages today, Taliban and Afghan officials announced. Seven Koreans remain in Taliban custody. |
| Source: New York Times |
| Date: 08-30-2007 |
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| What the Church Could Learn From Microsoft |
| I think I can read your mind right now. “There is SO MUCH wrong with this title… and we should not in ever compare the church to Microsoft.” (Some of you Apply folks out there aren’t able to utter ‘Microsoft’ and ‘church’ in the same sentence! I can just read the comments now… Some will immediately think something like, "The church is NOT a business" or "The church is already too much like business" or "We just need to preach the Bible and not ever bring 'business' into the church." Well, before you go off on me, please hear me out. I |
| Source: Monday Morning Insight |
| Date: 09-17-2007 |
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| The Public Has a Right to Know |
Let's hope the Smithsonian episode spells the beginning of an effort to bring transparency to all nonprofits and more integrity to the way they are managed. If that happens, small will turn out to be beautiful, even at the Smithsonian.
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| Source: Chronicle of Philanthropy |
| Date: 03-29-2007 |
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| Washington Bureau with W. Todd Bassett |
W. Todd Bassett is the new executive director of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE). He spent several years with the Salvation Army before retiring and then taking the new position with the NAE.
[Q:] What made you decide to take the position of Executive Director of the National Association of Evangelicals?
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| Source: The CR Report online |
| Date: 01-01-2007 |
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| In the Blink of an Eye: Would I Want to Attend Your Church? |
It is vitally important that the first contact someone has with our church is a positive one. Andy Stanley says it this way, “Your sermon starts in the parking lot.” As more and more people begin their search for a church by looking online, the “sermon” could very well start with your church's Web site. When I look at your church's Web site, I can immediately tell you a lot about your church, your values, your mentality, your approach, and whether or not I'd want to be a part.
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| Source: Monday Morning Insight |
| Date: 06-04-2007 |
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| Over 700 Indian Christians Move to Relief Camps to Avoid Attacks |
Over 700 Christians in India have taken shelter in government-run relief camps, fearing attacks by Hindu extremist groups.
According to the latest update on the Hindu-Christian violence in Orissa state, authorities were providing food, medicine and security to Christians who moved into the four relief camps on Friday in the rural district of Kandhamal in eastern Orissa state, said Pradeep Kapoor, the inspector-general of police. |
| Source: Christian Post |
| Date: 01-01-2007 |
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| Church groups can prove financial accountability |
Churches may be faith-based, but some want their financial reputations to be based on a bit more.
Many churches and religious groups, such as The Baptist Foundation of Alabama, are using a program by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability to assure members and donors that they operate both in the black and on the level. |
| Source: Montgomery Advertiser |
| Date: 08-27-2007 |
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| Walk Thru the Bible Wins National Religious Broadcasters Ministry Web Site of the Year Award |
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, Inc. — an international ministry transforming how people live out their faith through the creation and distribution of teaching, training, and tools — has been named winner of the “Best Ministry Web site” in the National Religious Broadcasters (NAB) 2007 Annual Media Awards. Walk Thru uses a Convio-powered Web site and online tools as a critical connection between the organization, lay people and professionals.
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| Source: Business Wire |
| Date: 02-20-2007 |
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| Southern Baptists Elect New American Missions Head |
Nearly a year after the former president stepped down, trustees of the North American Mission Board unanimously voted Wednesday to elect Geoff Hammond to the post.
"I am not here today because of anything I have done, but because of who He is," said Hammond, according to Baptist Press.
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| Source: The Christian Post |
| Date: 03-23-2007 |
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| Accountability for Growth |
The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), an oversight and accreditation organization that puts members through a rigorous process to prove financial integrity, is expanding to include smaller ministries and churches.
The new church division, announced in July, will welcome accredited or affiliate members. Churches that participate will make information about revenue and expenses available to their members. Such transparency helps minimize the risks of mismanagement and reproach, according to the ECFA. |
| Source: Christianity Today |
| Date: 08-27-2007 |
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