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Go ahead... what caption would you suggest for this picture from the ComeBack Challenge conference ? (picture: Tim Gentry) Rick Warren & Ed Stetzer... more

At my church, we recently completed a 4 week message series called "The Road to Financial Freedom." Our platform was covered with road signs that related to different parts of the message (see below). You can learn more here . Ashley Clayton is the brains beyond the operation. Ashley asked me to write and deliver a series of four messages that they would videotape and outline to use in future iterations of the message series. So, since they are using the outlines, I won’t ... more

One of the standard tools for those of us who work in church and culture research is the Association of Religion Data Archives. They recently announced some upgraded functionalities: THE ARDA INTRODUCES NEW LOOK AND NEW FEATURES The Association of Religion Data Archives is excited to announce a new look and many new features. Two of the most significant new features are GIS U.S. Maps and the Learning Center. Partnering with Social Explorer ( www.socialexplorer.com ), the ARDA n... more

According to the L.A. Times : Parents who lack teaching credentials cannot educate their children at home, according to a state appellate court ruling that is sending waves of fear through California’s home schooling families. CT explains in its story : A California appellate court ruled last week that a family’s religious convictions do not guarantee a right to homeschool their children. "California courts have held that under provisions in the Education Code, parents do not h... more