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20 May
Daredevil Nik Wallenda Illustrates Importance Of “Balance” In New Book
Submitted by Shanon Stowe
NASHVILLE, TN (May 20, 2013)—As someone who performs death-defying stunts on a regular basis including a history-making tightrope walk hundreds of feet above Niagara Falls in 2012—one of the most highly-rated TV events of the decade—“King of the Wire” Nik Wallenda writes of his struggle to maintai... More
16 May
Wolfe named Iliff School of Theology president
Submitted by Greta Gloven
(DENVER) – The Rev. Dr. Thomas V. Wolfe, senior vice president and dean, Division of Student Affairs, Syracuse University, has been named as the Iliff School of Theology’s 14th president. “We are excited to have Dr. Wolfe join us,” said Jim Wilkins, chairperson, Board of Trustees, Iliff School o... More
3 May
2013 – 2014 Fellows in Sacred Music, Worship, and the Arts Announced
Submitted by Melissa Maier
Martin Jean, the director of the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, has announced that six new fellows will be joining its interdisciplinary community for the 2013 - 2014 year. The ISM Fellows in Sacred Music, Worship, and the Arts are scholars, religious leaders, or artists whose work is in or tur... More
1 May
LifeWay Introduces New WORDsearch Bible Brand, Launches WORDsearch Basic
Submitted by Robin Patterson
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (MAY 1, 2013) LifeWay Christian Resources unveils a new logo for WORDsearch Bible Software, one of the first steps in an ongoing strategy to improve overall user experience. Users of WORDsearch Bible solutions will now discover a new look and feel to the WORDsearchBible.com web... More
1 May
Mobilizing Church Leader + 100 Million Christians in U.S. + $50 Each in 2013, 2014, and 2015 + Church Delivery Channels = 2.9 Million Children Under 5 Who Won’t Die Around the World
Submitted by Sylvia Ronsvalle
For $50 each, in 2013, 2014, and 2015, 100 million Christians in the U.S. could provide enough money to stop 2.9 million children under age 5 from dying around the world. The solutions are available. This additional money can get the solutions to the children in Jesus’ name through established chu... More
30 Apr
Columbia Faith & Values twice honored for Joplin mosque burning report
Submitted by Tiffany McCallen
Radio Television Digital News Association, Missouri Broadcasters Association recognize Editor Kellie Kotraba Columbia, Mo., April 30, 2013 — Mid-Missouri’s leading source for comprehensive faith news coverage — Columbia Faith & Values (ColumbiaFAVS.com) — was recently honored twice for an aud... More
30 Apr
Local Pastor Published
Submitted by Tim Carson
A new book by author Tim Carson, The Square Root of God, has just been released and is available through Amazon in paper and e-book formats. The book playfully explores the shared intersections of numbers and faith, redefining the concepts and symbols of both. Written for practicing persons of fai... More
25 Apr
On the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, Acclaimed Director Ron Maxwell Releases New Movie Copperhead
Submitted by Susan Hunt
GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN WILL GIVE AUDIENCES THE SAY ON WHERE COPPERHEAD OPENS JUNE 28TH Los Angeles, CA – (April 25, 2013) – As America prepares to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War this summer, acclaimed filmmaker RON MAXWELL (Gods and Generals and Gettysburg) will release his nex... More
23 Apr
Prominent Experts Slated to Inform and Inspire at Bread for the World’s 2013 National Gathering
Submitted by Kristen Y. Archer
Washington, DC, April 23, 2013 – Bread for the World announces an impressive lineup of speakers for its 2013 National Gathering, June 8-11 in Washington, D.C. From world-renowned preachers and international development and nutrition experts to high-ranking government officials and members of Congr... More
16 Apr
2013 ISM Congregations Project Participants Announced
Submitted by Melissa Maier
New Haven, Conn. – The Yale Institute of Sacred Music is pleased to announce that nine congregations from all over the US have been selected to attend the third ISM Congregations Project Summer Seminar in June 2013. Each congregation is working on a project related to the theme Hark, the Glad Soun... More
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