Nearly four of every 10 “unchurched” Americans avoid worship because of negative past experiences in churches or with church people, according to new research by The Barna Group. The research firm that tracks the role of faith in America and provides ministry resources said that while many churches place high value on attracting people who [...]
Archive for April, 2010
Barna Says 4 in 10 ‘Unchurched’ People Say They Have Been Hurt by Local Churches
April 13th, 2010
gospelnewswire White Church in Petersburg, Virginia Closes and Gives Buildings to African-American Congregation
April 13th, 2010
gospelnewswire In 1957, 30 years after its founding, Elm Street Baptist Church in Petersburg expressed its confidence in the future by building a new 400-seat sanctuary. The following year, as if to justify the church’s attitude, Petersburg was named an “All American City” for its quality of life. In 1967, the church added a 27,000-square-foot educational [...]
Bishop Anthony Jinwright and Wife of Charlotte, North Carolina on Trial for Tax Evasion, Conspiracy and Fraud
April 13th, 2010
gospelnewswire A man who works for a Tennessee consulting firm told jurors Friday that he cautioned Bishop Anthony Jinwright about financial irregularities as far back as 2001. The consultant, Donald Kellerman Jr., said he warned Jinwight specifically about portions of the pastor’s compensation that were not being included in his taxable income. At one point, Kellerman [...]
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