Church Solutions News

Soldiers Bible Ministry to Print Special Allied Forces Pocket Bible

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:30:51 PDT

Soldiers Bible Ministry (SBM), a division of 501(c)(3) Heart of God International Ministries Inc., announced today its plans for a special Heritage Edition Soldiers Pocket Bible."Our goal is to provide complete pocket Bibles for any allied soldiers, sailors, Marines and/or Air Force personnel around the world, especially those in harm's ...(197 words)

Church Solutions Conference Update

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:41:20 PDT

Due to the difficult economic environment, Church Solutions regrets to inform you that we have cancelled the Church Solutions Conference Expo scheduled for Feb. 16-18, 2010, in Dallas. This was a difficult decision, but one that ultimately makes the most sense for all parties involved.Thank you to everyone who ...(65 words)

Church Raffles Off Cash to Attendees; Pastor: ‘It’s Totally Gimmicky’

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:18:48 PDT

In the past year, some churches have done a so-called “reverse offering” or “Christ’s stimulus package,” in which the church allows people to take from the offering plate. Those who take from the plate are then encouraged to give the money to those in need, to charity or, if their ...(286 words)

Empty Tomb Speculates How Member Giving, Church Benevolence Can Improve

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:01:23 PDT

Staring in the face of a seemingly interminable recession, some experts see a way that church giving – and charitable giving – can improve if churches change their approach to stewardship.Churchgoers have to be made aware that the annual percentage of their income that they give to charity is 2.26 ...(303 words)

Gays Added to Hate-Crimes Law; Some Conservatives Fear Slippery Slope

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:39:21 PDT

In the eyes of the federal government, crimes against individuals because of their sexual orientation can be considered hate crimes, thanks to legislation that recently passed the Senate and is waiting to be signing into law by President Obama. He is expected to sign it.The provision, which was tacked on ...(235 words)

‘Trunk or Treat’ Catching On Among Churches

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:41:36 PDT

Halloween season means “Trunk or Treat” season, as many churches have decided to adopt this celebration as a way to engage children, adults and an entire in fellowship.One such church is First Presbyterian in Joliet, Ill. According to The Herald-News church’s trunk-or-treat format will be similar to many others across ...(212 words)

United Methodist Church Wins Award for Tagline

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:22:41 PDT

The United Methodist Church’s advertising and welcoming tagline—“Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. The people of The United Methodist Church”—has been selected as a best-in-class tagline in the 2009 Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Awards. The 13 winners were chosen by more than 4,800 voters (nonprofit professionals and interested others) from ...(222 words)

Huckabee Early Favorite Among 2012 GOP Hopefuls

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:58:16 PDT

Though 2010 hasn’t even arrived yet, discussion about who will be the Republican nominee for President of the United States in 2012 has already begun – and Mike Huckabee seems to have an early lead.Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas and ordained Baptist minister, gained 29 percent of the opinion vote ...(112 words)

Wild Boar Shot, Killed at Church Festival

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:04:38 PDT

One run-of-the-mill fall church festival in Florida wasn’t boring at all.Authorities in Pinella Park, Fla., near Tampa shot and killed a wild boar spotted near an outdoor festival at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The animal did not disrupt the festival. Police discovered the 200-pound pig shortly after it was reported ...(74 words)

Survey Reveals Americans’ Spiritual Changes

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:37:25 PDT

Faith in America is more complex than it has ever been before, according to results from a recent Parade survey.Sixty-nine percent of Americans believe in God, 77 percent pray outside of religious services, and 75 percent believe it’s a parent’s responsibility to bring children up with faith. But 50 percent ...(76 words)