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Legendary, Award-Winning Susan Taylor, Known as Black Publishing's "Inspirational Godmother," Will be Featured Speaker at Rev. Ike's Historic Church in NYC on November 28
Susan Taylor, inspirational author, activist and editor emeritus of Essence Magazine who, as a young woman, was influenced by Rev. Ike's motivational, life-changing teachings will return to Rev. Ike's Christ Community United Church as featured speaker on Sunday, November 28, 2010. - October 27, 2010 - Reverend Ike Ministries
Taline Concert and Fundraising Festival for Forty Martyrs Armenian Church
The Armenian Fall Festival at the Forty Martyrs Armenian Church will feature Taline & Friends live in concert on November 7, 2010 in Santa Ana, California. - October 21, 2010 - Forty Martyrs Armenian Church
Ministry Software, MaxPro, Adds Application Feature
MaxPro continues to satisfy the needs of ministries by expanding their features list. Recently added to the current features were group and individual applications. The application feature was built so clients could receive and store information about kids or groups for a specific purpose. While... - October 15, 2010 - MaxPro
New Guide for Worship, A Lamp Unto My Feet and a Light Unto My Path, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published A Lamp Unto My Feet and a Light Unto My Path: The Word by Alice Hernandez. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Christian religious life and personal growth category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as... - October 14, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
10-10-10, Highlighting the Ten Commandments Day
Church of God members lead effort to promote the Ten Commandments with a special virtual celebration on 10-10-10. - October 10, 2010 - United Church of God
Lightworker and Singer Lia Scallon to Conduct Los Angeles-Area Events in October 2010
The Crystal Matrix Center will host Australia-based Lia Scallon in a special event with crystal skulls Jomcata Mayab and She-Shona; Scallon will also appear at Borders bookstore in Long Beach to support the U.S. introduction of her Sounds of Sirius 8-album series. - October 09, 2010 - The Sounds of Sirius
New Release Hopes to Alert True Believers to Possible Deception in Fellow Worshipers; Book by Andre S. Taylor, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
Andre S. Taylor's fearless study of the various types of characters, both positive and negative, found in any modern congregation will make readers closely examine the contents of their own hearts as well as the hearts of their friends and neighbors. According to Taylor, there are at least four types found in any church: the First Family, the Church Entertainers, the Meek and Humble, and the False Teachers. These basic genotypes make up the mix of the saved and the lost in a congregation. - October 08, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Photographs of Huntington Beach Interfaith Council Procession of Light Released by the Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath
The Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney of Huntington Beach announces the release of over 35 photographs of the annual Huntington Beach Interfaith Council Procession of Light held in Huntington Beach, California, at the Pier Plaza. - October 03, 2010 - Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney
Christian Web Solutions Company, OurChurch.Com Announces Partnership with United Methodist Communications
OurChurch.Com, a leading web services provider to Christian organizations, announces a new partnership with United Methodist Communications. The goal of this partnership is to better serve the churches and other ministries of The United Methodist Church (UMC) through more effective communication, special pricing, and exclusive technology initiatives. - September 30, 2010 - OurChurch.Com
Bumpspot.com Announces Unique Website on Current Mideast and Jewish Issues
Providing nuanced analysis of "in the news" issues related primarily to the Jewish people, Israel and the Middle East while compiling leading Arab and Israeli web resources in one easy-to-use site - September 29, 2010 - Bumpspot
Non-Fiction Release Presents New View of Creationism Through the Dimensions of the Universe; Book by Pam Powers, Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Pam Powers has taken the book of Genesis and presented a new view of Creationism—one based upon the dimensions of the universe, such as relativity and quantum physics. Powers bases this theory on in-depth study of the scripture and a deep, spiritual relationship with the word of God. Based on her own years of studying the bible and a Danish theologian's book The Sickness Unto Death, the author draws powerful conclusions about the theory of creation and the nature of sin and humanity. - September 22, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Ministry Management Product, MaxPro, Continues to Expand Client-Base and Improve Its Online Product
Word is beginning to spread about ministry management product, MaxPro, and all that this web-based resource has to offer. Since its origin in 2008, MaxPro has been marketed to ministries and organizations as a great tool to help them minimize their time in administration so that they can maximize... - September 16, 2010 - MaxPro
Fireproof Qur'an (Koran) is Now Offered by A Power Foundation, a Non-Profit Organization Promoting World Peace
In response to the recent outrageous and disturbing threats to burn the Koran, one supplier offers a fire safe solution to protect the Holy Qur'an (Koran). - September 15, 2010 - A Power
Harvard Rabbi and JLIC Director Publishes Book
Rabbi Ben Greenberg, the Director of Harvard JLIC and Jewish Chaplain of Harvard University, published a new book called Covenantal Promise and Destiny exploring Genesis and Deuteronomy. - September 15, 2010 - Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus at Harvard University
American Muslims Vow to Replace Every Holy Quran Burned
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA invites all Muslims to respond to assault on holy book with patience, prayer and peaceful protest. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA intends to donate at least one copy of the Holy Quran for every one that is burned in the Dove World Outreach Center’s... - September 11, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA
Forum for Hindu Awakening's First Hinduism Summit (Hindu Dharma Sabha) in California Receives Overwhelmingly Positive Response
Powerful speeches, engaging presentations, resounding resolutions, ancient Sanskrit verses and exhibitions about Hindu Dharma marked the first Hinduism Summit in California. - September 01, 2010 - Forum for Hindu Awakening
Last Meeting at Maldon Friary for COC Heybridge
Sunday 29th marks last meeting at the Friary for local church. - August 29, 2010 - Christian Outreach Centre Heybridge
Forum for Hindu Awakening's California Hinduism Summit to Discuss Hindu Identity, Human Rights and Issues Facing Hindus in America
The Hindu community in California is all abuzz with the news of the fast approaching Hinduism Summit. The Summit aims to answer questions, dispel misconceptions, increase the understanding and provide practical guidance about Hinduism through speeches made by prominent Hindu leaders, posters on Hindu Dharma and videos regarding spiritual science. Saints, scholars and ascetics have blessed this Summit to foster these aims. - August 24, 2010 - Forum for Hindu Awakening
Muslims Condemn Burning of Quran on 9/11
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community counsels patience, prayer and promotion of knowledge of the Holy Quran and its true teachings. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA strongly condemns a Florida church’s effort to desecrate the Holy Quran on “International Burn a Quran Day” on Sept. 11. In... - August 24, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA
Infinite Wisdom Day United Communities in Dialogue
Sikh Research Institute hosted a multi-faith panel discussion and an interactive audience participation session afterwards on 8 August. The event sparked a discussion on the question of religious tolerance in our communities today and the success of moving from tolerance to acceptance. - August 20, 2010 - Sikh Research Institute
New Release Urges New Ways to Celebrate Holy Days, Holidays; Book by Bill Smith, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
This book is a call for us to heighten our remembrance and appreciation for the nation’s holidays and Christina holy days – to go beyond how we normally celebrate these occasions. Although holidays refresh us for our work lives, they play a bigger role in our lives “when they... - August 19, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Holy Events’ Site Traffic Eclipses Popular Christian Radio Station
Company passes 'The Fish Atlanta' in competitive market - August 16, 2010 - Holy Events
DirectRooms.com – Devotees Honour Water Goddess in Penang on 3 October 2010
DirectRooms.com reveals that preparations are taking place for the annual Loy Krathong festival in Malaysia’s Penang. - August 12, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA Looks Forward to Ramadhan
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA Looks Forward to Ramadhan. The holy month is a special time for fasting, prayers, gratitude and focus on teachings of the Holy Quran. - August 04, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA
Infinite Wisdom Day Promises Thoughtful Dialogue
Sikh Research Institute will host a discussion free and open to the public in San Antonio, Texas, on August 8, 2010, 1t 4pm. The event, Infinite Wisdom Day, will feature a multi-faith panel discussing the paradigm of religious acceptance moving toward tolerance. - August 01, 2010 - Sikh Research Institute
International Women's Leader to Celebrate with Nebraska 93 Years of History
International Supervisor of Women, Mother Willie Mae Rivers will be the special guest speaker for the Nebraska Jurisdiction COGIC Holy Convocation - July 30, 2010 - Nebraska Jurisdiction Church of God In Christ
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Continues Nationwide "Muslims for Peace" Campaign by Commemorating the Roots of Religious Freedom in America
More than 6,000 delegates and dozens of community leaders and lawmakers gathered in Chantilly, Virginia last weekend at the 62nd annual convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA. A major theme of this year’s convention was religious freedom in America. “America and Islam share a... - July 26, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA
New Release Shows Innermost Thoughts of a Monk Traveling Throughout His Own Life in His Own Mind; Book by Vasile Munteanu, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
Imagine if you could revisit life and travel back and forth in time, simply by putting yourself into a deep and meditative trance. That’s just what happens during nightly prayers when a monk puts himself in this state, surrounded by incense and candle flames. The evening provides both a... - July 25, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Church of Scientology 25th Anniversary
The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville has just celebrated their 25th year anniversary with an evening soiree in their beautifully restored building on 8th Avenue South. - July 22, 2010 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
A Coach for Every Pastor – Find Your Coach Here
Coaching4Clergy.com offers specialized training for pastors, church leaders and coaches. Their new website, launched in May 2010, features a Find-a-Coach database where clients can search for a match. Every coach listed provides a complimentary coaching session. - July 22, 2010 - Coaching4Clergy
62nd Annual Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, USA
6,130 American Muslims Gathered for Spiritual Rejuvenation The 62nd annual convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA at the Dulles Expo and Conference Center in Chantilly, Virginia, ended today. More than 6,000 delegates from all over the United States attended the three-day event. The... - July 20, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA
Bishop Carlton Pearson Keynote Speaker and Gospel Singer Jonathan Nelson to Perform at Rev. Ike's Church in NYC on July 18
Dynamic and outspoken spiritual activist, Bishop Carlton Pearson, will be the keynote speaker this Sunday, July 18, at a "Spiritual Transformation" service, hosted by Rev. Ike's son, Bishop Xavier Eikerenkoetter, and also featuring celebrity musical performer Jonathan Nelson. - July 14, 2010 - Reverend Ike Ministries
Award-Winning Story of a Pastor’s Struggles and Victories Released to DVD by Lukas Media Distribution
Greg Laurie of Harvest Ministries Chronicles His Journey from Abuse to Redemption in Lost Boy - July 12, 2010 - Lukas Media LLC
Holy Events Announces Grand Opening
Site promises low-cost solution to effective church marketing - July 12, 2010 - Holy Events
William D. Hinn Returns to Chicago for Second Heaven on Earth Conference, Churches Unite
Illinois churches River of Life Worship International, Beyond the Veil Ministries, and Lost and Found are hosting a Christian conference from July 9th to July 11th, 2010. The conference, entitled 'Heaven On Earth (Part 2)' will include worship arts ministries and keynote speaker, Pastor William D. - July 09, 2010 - River of Life Worship International
Muslim Community Stands Up for Peace
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA announced today the launch of its nationwide "Muslims for Peace" ad campaign. With so many acts of violence perpetrated in the name of Islam across the world, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community aims to debunk the myth that Muslims do not practically stand... - July 07, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA
Coastal Community Church in South Florida Experiences Steady Growth
New church in Coconut Creek makes a significant impact in the Fort Lauderdale and Broward County areas. - July 02, 2010 - Coastal Community Church
How to Help Someone with a Health Problem, Subject of New UCG Bible Study Guide
The new www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site has grown to 45 lessons. The United Church of God has added seven more lessons in the “Bible Answers for...” series, including one on how to encourage someone with a health problem. - July 02, 2010 - United Church of God
UCG Bible Study Guide Provides Help for Dealing with Health Problems
A new lesson on dealing with health problems has been added to the www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site. The United Church of God has added a total of seven more lessons in the “Bible Answers for...” series, bringing the total number of Bible lessons to 45 so far. - July 02, 2010 - United Church of God
New Bible Study Guide Provides Hope and Help for Overcoming Self-Injury
Cutting and other forms of self-injury are modern epidemics, but the United Church of God believes the ancient wisdom of the Bible can provide real hope and help. They have added a new lesson on self-injury to the www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site. - July 01, 2010 - United Church of God
UCG Bible Study Guide Provides Hope and Help for Coping with Loneliness
The new www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site is growing rapidly. The United Church of God has added seven more lessons in the “Bible Answers for...” series, bringing the total number of Bible lessons to 45 so far. - July 01, 2010 - United Church of God
TransNational Bankcard Announces New Charitable Division of Operations
TransNational offering churches, charities, and religiously affiliated 501c3’s Credit Card Services at its cost. - June 28, 2010 - TransNational Payments
Friends Forever Hosts Israel's Boston Consul-General
Friends Forever, a 501(c)(3) global non-partisan advocacy and awareness organization dedicated to world peace, yesterday hosted Israeli Consul-General to New England, Nadav Tamir at The Hundred Club in Portsmouth, NH to discuss the important role that Friends Forever plays in fostering peace in the Middle East. - June 24, 2010 - Friends Forever USA
Xclaimed Ministries' Free Community Concert in the Park
Known for bicycle giveaways and free toys for the kids, Xclaimed Ministries did not disappoint. Over 100 children stood in line to choose Two free toys, six children won new bicycles, three families won Original Tommy’s Hamburger Certificates, one family received free admission to Adventure City, one family received a free dinner at Hof’s Hut, one person won a Starbucks’ gift card and another won a free dinner at Olive Garden. - June 16, 2010 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
The Society for the Increase of the Ministry (SIM) Elects New Officers, Reports Record Grants at Its Annual Board Meeting
The Society for the Increase of the Ministry (SIM) held its annual meeting - new officers are elected and reports record grants. - June 13, 2010 - Society for the Increase of the Ministry
Alumni and Seminarians Connect at the New SIMnet Connect
Society for the Increase of the Ministry announce a new place for seminarians and alumni to connect - SIMnet Connect - June 13, 2010 - Society for the Increase of the Ministry
New Nonfiction Release by James B. Hoffman Provides In-Depth Discussion of Sin and Redemption, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
Over the course of two years, the author has dedicated himself to a survey of the Bible, focusing on the topic of sin—specifically, “who will be saved, who won’t be saved, and how to be saved.” He challenges readers to tackle this study in hopes of helping Christians understand God’s expectations of them. - June 04, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
National Ministry to Blended Families, The Bonded Family, Teams Up with GoodSearch to Fund StepFamily Research via Search Engine Use & Everyday Online Purchases
The Bonded Family, a nationally recognized faith-based blended family research and resources organization is utilizing technology and the internet as it works to serve step-families. In a just announced partnership with GoodSearch.com they are asking their supporters, those doing everyday search... - June 04, 2010 - The Bonded Family
California Executive Protection Firm Announces New Church Security Division
Gideon Protective Services, Inc. will offer comprehensive church security training, security consulting and executive protection to churches and synagogues of all faiths. - May 28, 2010 - Gideon Protective Services, Inc
Walk With The Master: The Story of the Sites of the Buddha Debuts on DVD June 29
Kultur announces the DVD release of, the Walk With The Master: The Story of the Sites of The Buddha The History of Buddhism is told in this unique program, presenting the journey Buddha himself took during his lifetime. Walk with the master explores Buddha’s life and legacy and the Buddhist... - May 27, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd