Christian Newswire

· Father and Son Minister God's Compassion at Indonesia Revival
Contact: Bethany Burge, Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef, 404-809-4086 JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 24, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Dr. Michael Youssef and his son Jonathan both ministered God's love and compassion on the second day of the Leading The Way to Revival in Indonesia gatherings in the world's largest Muslim nation. Ahead of tonight's meeting at the Istora Stadium in Jakarta, Jonathan Youssef and a Leading The Way team, ministered God's hope to a church of Iranian refug Source: Leading The Way
· The Boy Scouts' Folly: Putting Sexual Morality Up to a Vote
Contact: Peter LaBarbera, Americans For Truth About Homosexuality, 312-324-3787, americansfortruth@gmail.com, Twitter: @PeterLaBarbera OPINION, May 24, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Peter LaBarbera: May 23, 2013 was a sad day for the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), and another tragic day for an America in decline. The Scouts' corporate-driven leaders in their folly put sexual morality up for a vote, and when it was all over, the Scouts as we once knew them -- a Source: Americans for Truth
· 'Boycott Boy Scouts; Boy Scouts Don't Care for Souls or Fear God'
Contact: Pastor Steven Andrew, USA Christian Ministries, 877-537-8734 SAN JOSE, Calif., May 24, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- "Everyone who loves God pull your children out of the Boy Scouts. The Boy Scouts are openly disobeying God," said Pastor Steven Andrew upon hearing that the Boy Scouts voted to admit open homosexuals. He is president of USA Christian Ministries, a nationwide ministry bringing God's hope to America. Full story and video. "The Boy Scouts don't care about the souls Source: USA Christian Ministries
· Young-Adult Christian Fantasy Novel Takes Top Honors in Multiple Book Awards for 2013
Seventh Dimension -- The Door, A Young Adult Christian Fantasy, has been honored as a "Finalist" in the "Fiction: Visionary" category of the 2013 International Book Awards. Seventh Dimension -- The Door was also a finalist in the 2013 Grace Awards and 2013 Selah Awards for Christian books. Seventh Dimension -- The Door Offers Hope, Inspiration for Bullied and Troubled Teens Contact: Lorilyn Roberts, 352-359-6941, LLWRoberts@cox.net GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 23, 2013 /Christian Newswi Source: Lorilyn Roberts
· D-Day Landing Prayer Act Reintroduced in the House and Senate
Contact: Chris Long, 330-887-1922 WASHINGTON, May 23, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- In honor of our veterans, past and present, Congressman Bill Johnson reintroduced the D-Day Landing Prayer Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill was also reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. Ohio Christian Alliance President Chris Long stated, "We are pleased that members of Congress are as committed as we are to seeing the inclusion of this prayer, honoring those brave men and women who served us Source: Ohio Christian Alliance
· Tennessee-Based Life-Bridges Media Ministry is Pulling All the Stops to Raise $25,000 via FaithLauncher for New Radio and TV Content Hosted by Sue Detweiler
Crowdfunding Campaign Offers an Array of Sweet Rewards Including Marcia Ware Concert Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunities Contact: Sue Detweiler, Speaker, Radio Host, Executive Director of Life-Bridges Nonprofit, 615-300-5858, sue@suedetweiler.com; www.suedetweiler.com; www.christianmomtalk.com; @SueDetweiler FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 23, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Life-Bridges Media Ministry Co-Founders, Wayne and Sue Detweiler, are on a creative crusade to expand their Source: FaithLauncher
· Hundreds Respond as Dr. Michael Youssef Brings Message of Eternal Life to Mourning Indonesians
Contact: Bethany Burge, Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef, 404-809-4086 JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 23, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- As Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim nation, continues to mourn the death of at least 28 victims of a collapsed mine disaster, Dr. Michael Youssef offered the gift of eternal life in Christ on the first evening of a three-day mission at the Istora Stadium tonight. Thirty-eight workers were initially trapped last week when part of the tunnel caved in Source: Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef
· Bestselling Author and Pastor, Josh Harris, and Other Christian Leaders Acknowledge Being Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Author of the Freedom Series says acknowledging the pain is the first step toward healing Contact: Don Otis, 719-275-7775, interviews@veritasincorporated.com NASHVILLE, May 23, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Preaching from Revelation 21 this past Sunday, bestselling author and pastor, Joshua Harris launched a bombshell. From the pulpit of Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg, Maryland where he is lead pastor, Harris let loose the fact he was sexually molested as a child. The author of Source: Rose Publishing
· 'Building A Culture of Life and A Civilization of Love' Conference, World Congress of Families Regional Event in Trinidad, June 14-15
Contact: Don Feder, 508-405-1337, don@worldcongress.org; The Howard Center for Family, Religion & Society, 815-964-5819, media@worldcongress.org ROCKFORD, Ill., May 23, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Second World Congress of Families Caribbean Conference -- "Building A Culture of Life and A Civilization of Love" -- is scheduled for June 14-15 at The Learning Resource Centre, University of the West Indies, St Augustine, Trinidad.  The conference is co-sponsor Source: World Congress of Families
· Angels and Saints at Ephesus No. 1 on Billboard's Classical Traditional Music Chart for the Second Consecutive Week
CD is No. 8 on the Overall Classical Music Chart Contact: Kevin Wandra, 404-788-1276, KWandra@CarmelCommunications.com ATLANTA, May 23, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- ANGELS AND SAINTS AT EPHESUS from the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, earned the No. 1 spot on Billboard magazine's Classical Traditional Music Chart for the second straight week. The breathtaking album also earned the No. 8 spot on Billboard's Overall Classical Music Chart. ANGELS AND SAINTS AT EPHESUS again to Source: Carmel Communications
· Adults Equipped to Heal Trauma in Kids from Moore, Okla. to New Delhi, India: Global Mission Stands Ready to Help Children in Distress
Contact: Amy Tracy, David C Cook, 719-355-9075, amy.tracy@davidccook.org COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 23, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- In light of the devastating tornado in Moore, Okla., Global Mission at David C Cook made available a portion of its Children-at-Risk curriculum called God's Peace, My Peace: Trusting God in Terrifying Times (www.globalchurch.com/helping-children-process-trauma/). This free resource is for anyone parenting children -- or any adult who loves kids. While war Source: David C Cook
· Council of Churches of Western Mass to Form Responsible Gaming Council
Contact: Archbishop Timothy Paul, 413-733-2149, 413-263-9006 mobile SPRINGFIELD, Mass., May 23, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Council of Churches of Western Massachusetts will create a regional responsible gaming council. The new initiative will be called the "Western Massachusetts Council for Gaming Accountability" (the WMCGA). The WMCGA will work in partnership with the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling and the National Council on Problem Gambling. The WMCGA will ultimate Source: Council of Churches
· 'Women Deliver' Conference Gives Platform to Late-Birth Abortionist and Pro-Infanticide Professor
Contact: C-FAM, 212-754-5948, media@c-fam.org KUALA LUMPUR, May 23, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Women Deliver, a global conference on maternal health, has tapped pro-infanticide philosopher Peter Singer and partial-birth abortionist LeRoy Carhart to train family planning advocates. While the conference purports to address health needs of poor women and an "unmet need" for contraception, many sessions promote unregulated abortion up to birth. C-FAM, an international pro-family group, ex Source: C-FAM
· 24,000 Tell Boy Scouts: 'Don't Surrender Your Moral Values'
Contact: John Ritchie, Director, Tradition, Family and Property Student Action, 717-495-5427 HANOVER, Penn., May 23, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Boy Scouts of America received 24,208 petitions today from Tradition, Family and Property Student Action. "If the Boy Scouts decide to surrender their moral values, they will crumble away like a dry cookie," said TFP Student Action director John Ritchie. "We just submitted the urgent concern of 24,208 students, parents, and patriotic Source: TFP Student Action
· Chrisagis Brothers Ministry Team Taking Back Land for Jesus
Contact: Chrisagis Brothers, 740-859-2344 STEUBENVILLE, Ohio, May 23, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Saturday May 25th at 4:30pm until dusk Fort Steuben will have a GOSPEL HOMECOMING. This event is presented by the Chrisagis Brothers and Ohio Valley Audio. The Brothers (Brian & Shawn) say that this event is an important one to bring attention back to God in a town that has been shattered by gang violence, rape, shootings, and other bad news in the media, it is time that the town looks back to Source: Chrisagis Brothers
· Star Quarterback Colt McCoy & Mega-Church Pastor Matt Carter Lace up Combat Boots to Express Gratitude for American Troops
Colt McCoy and Matt Carter, authors of The Real Win: A Man's Quest for Authentic Success, join the national military support nonprofit, The Boot Campaign Contact: Meghan McDermott, 281-798-8385, Meghan@BootCampaign.com AUSTIN, Texas, May 23, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Now featured on BootCampaign.com is the official Boot Photo of star quarterback Colt McCoy and Pastor Matt Carter.  By joining the Boot Campaign, the two men are helping the nonprofit in its strides to show tangible Source: Boot Campaign
· Congress Forced to Face Up to the Pain Experienced by Unborn Children
Life Legal Defense Foundation Represents RN Testifying Today Who Held Dying Babies Contact: Tom Ciesielka, 312-422-1333, tc@tcpr.net WASHINGTON, May 23, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Nurse Jill Stanek testifies at today's Congressional hearing to lend her support to a bill brought by Rep. Trent Franks (R., Ariz.) that would federally ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Stanek, a preeminent pro-life blogger, brings her professional expertise to Frank's request that the House enact Source: TC Public Relations
· Operation Compassion's Response to Tornado Victims
Contact: Casey Smith, Operation Compassion, 423-479-3770 CLEVELAND, Tenn., May 23, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Once the tragedy in Moore, Oklahoma, became apparent, Operation Compassion, a nonprofit agency based out of Cleveland, Tennessee, began to formulate a strategy for relief efforts. They quickly made contact with their disaster relief network of partners and plans were made to mobilize as quickly as possible. Warehouse employees began to stage 25 semi-trailers of bottled water, blank Source: Operation Compassion
· Conservative Leaders Demand Compensation for IRS Discrimination Against Tea Party
"Through their illegal and unconstitutional acts for all intents and purposes these IRS employees stole from the targeted organizations, and what the government stole it must return and make the parties whole." -- Excerpt from conservative leaders' letter to the House and Senate Republican Conferences Contact: Bob Sturm, 703-392-7676, ext 1144; Kassandra Smith, 703-392-7676, ext 1123 MANASSAS, Va., May 22, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- A group of leading conservatives has today released Source: American Target Advertising and ConservativeHQ
· TV Spots Urge Boy Scout Leaders and Boehner to 'ManUp' to Bullying Obama
Comcast-DC Censors 'in the role of Obama's IRS' Child Sex Abuse Concerns Contact: Craig Bergman, 202-213-1159 GRAPEVINE, Texas, May 22, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- As delegates for the Boy Scouts of America convene this week in Texas to weigh a BSA board initiative for gay scouts, conservatives began airing two TV spots dealing with the Scouts, homosexuality and House Speaker John Boehner. "It's all the same phenomenon. Seemingly responsible adults and so-called leaders from Source: Eclectic Media PR
· Launch of Pilot Online Course -- Flourishing Through Business 101: Covers What Colleges and Business Schools with Rare Exception Don't Teach
Contact: Sara Pucke, 304-638-0508 NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- A new online business course is launching today to teach and encourage the essentials for success in business and flourishing in the community in a way colleges and business schools don't. Starting May, 22, 2013, the course, Flourishing Through Business 101, will be teaching what is essential for success in business and flourishing in the community, Chuck Stetson, a venture capitalist in New York, said. T Source: Enktesis LLC
· Trunews' Rick Wiles Calls on Alex Jones to Denounce Armed Open Carry March on Washington
Contact: Chase Anderson, 772-569-8880 Contact: Chase Anderson, Trunews, 772-569-8880, Chase@Trunews.com VERO BEACH, Fla., May 22, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Trunews radio host Rick Wiles today denounced the upcoming Open Carry March on Washington scheduled for July 4, 2013. The march is organized by Adam Kokesh. Participants are urged to carry loaded firearms to Washington and walk across the Memorial Bridge in a show of defiance against demands by the Obama Administration to the Congr Source: trunews
· Pontifical Mission Societies Extend Song Contest Deadline
Judges Are Catholic Music-Artists Winners Honored in Mission Month, October Contact: Monica Yehle, Director of Communications, Pontifical Mission Societies, 212-563-8706, myehle@propfaith.org NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Pontifical Mission Societies have extended the deadline for their first-ever song contest for young Catholics to June 14, 2013. By that date, all entries must be uploaded to a special contest website -- www.propfaith.net/SongContest2013. Co Source: Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States
· World Congress of Families VII (Sydney 2013) Concludes with Sydney Declaration -- New Projects Launched to Defend the Natural Family and Promote a Healthy Economy
Contact: Don Feder, 508-405-1337, don@worldcongress.org; The Howard Center for Family, Religion & Society, 815-964-5819, media@worldcongress.org SYDNEY, Australia, May 22, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- World Congress of Families VII (Sydney, May 15-18, 2013) concluded on Saturday. The first Congress in the Asia-Pacific region, the first in the Southern Hemisphere and the first in an English-speaking country was judged an overwhelming success. World Congress of Families VII was al Source: World Congress of Families
· Scholarships Available for Working Journalists
Journalists, editors eligible for $5,000 scholarships for religion courses Study Islam, Religion and Politics, War, Theology -- on us! Contact: Amy Schiska, RELIGION | NEWSWRITERS, 573-355-5201 ext 3, Schiska@RNA.org COLUMBIA, Mo., May 22, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- RELIGION | NEWSWRITERS invites journalists to apply to its Lilly Scholarships in Religion Program. The scholarships give full-time journalists up to $5,000 to take any college religion courses at any accredited institutio Source: Religion Newswriters
· The Mission Society President Dick McClain Announces Retirement after 28 Years of Service
Board Elects New Chairperson and Members, Begins Presidential Search Contact: Ty Mays, 770-256-8710, tmays@inchristcommunications.com; Media kit available: www.themissionsociety.org/go/mediakit NORCROSS, Ga., May 22, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Mission Society, which deploys missionaries globally in a variety of Christian ministries, has announced the retirement of Dick McClain, its president and longest-tenured member of staff, effective May 2014. Elected to the presidenc Source: InChrist Communicatinos
· Fifty U.S. Religious Leaders Ask Boy Scouts to Maintain Existing Membership Standards
"These groups are invested in the future of scouting, rather than simply making a political statement." -- IRD President Mark Tooley Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, jwalton@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Fifty U.S. religious leaders have signed a statement to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) encouraging the organization to continue its current leadership and membership standards, instead of a propos Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy
· 'The Good Bishop' A Book About the Life of Richmond Bishop Walter F. Sullivan; Published by Orbis Books - Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers
Contact: Mike Virgintino, Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, 914-941-7636 ext 2219 MARYKNOLL, N.Y., May 22, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Walter F. Sullivan served Virginia's Diocese of Richmond for 29 years as its bishop. Famous for his pastoral leadership and, during the 1980s, a national reputation as a leading "peace bishop" who stood against the climate of the cold war and warned about the global nuclear threat, Bishop Sullivan emerges, in a new biography, as a complex person who faithfu Source: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers
· Kingstone Comics Launches 'Eternity' -- Graphic Novel from NYT Best-Seller Randy Alcorn
Putting Faith in Comics/Graphic Novels Fuels Publishing's Fastest-Growing Niche KingstoneMedia.com Contact: Michael Conrad, 214-616-0320, Michael@Lovell-Fairchild.com LEESBURG, Fla., May 22, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Aiming to be the world's largest publisher of Christian comics and biblical-worldview graphic novels, Kingstone Comics announces its June launch of Eternity, the first graphic novel by New York Times best-selling author Randy Alcorn. "Comics are booming as well a Source: Lovell-Fairchild
· Knights of Columbus Mobilize for Oklahoma Tornado Relief Efforts
Contact: Andrew Walther, Knights of Columbus, 203-824-5412, andrew.walther@kofc.org NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 21, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Following a devastating tornado in suburban Oklahoma City, Okla., the Knights of Columbus has initiated local disaster response efforts to help those affected. The Knights of Columbus Oklahoma State Council has begun organizing relief efforts in and around Moore, Okla., to assist those displaced or otherwise negatively impacted by the storm. In additi Source: knights of columbus
· The Only Christian Divorce Recovery Program Created Just for Women
The Only Christian Divorce Recovery Program Created Just for Women Contact: Rose Publishing, 310-353-2120, questions@aspirepress.com; www.rose-publishing.com/Assets/ClientPages/pressreleases.aspx TORRANCE, Calif., May 21, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- "My name is Michelle Borquez. I am an evangelist's kid. I am a ministry leader in my church. I am the national spokesperson for Beth Moore's "Loving Well" television special and for GLO Bible... And I am a survivor of divorce... "Di Source: Rose Publishing
· LaBarbera Calls on Conservative Philanthropists and Businesses Like Chick-fil-A to Pledge to Boy Scouts to Make Up for Any Lost Donations from Pro-Homosexual Corporations
Contact: Americans For Truth About Homosexuality, 312-324-3787, americansfortruth@gmail.com NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 21, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Peter LaBarbera, president of Americans For Truth About Homosexuality (AFTAH), issued the following statement regarding the Boy Scouts of America's (BSA) vote this week on allowing openly homosexual members: "Americans For Truth calls on Christian and conservative philanthropists and patriotic corporations to step up to the plate and publicly Source: Americans for Truth
· Remembering Fr. Kapaun and All Our Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day
Fr. Kapaun and all those who died for our country honored for their brave service Contact: Kevin Wandra, 404-788-1276, KWandra@CarmelCommunications.com ATLANTA, May 21, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Families across the country will unite May 27 to celebrate Memorial Day, a day set aside for remembering all the courageous men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Services. Many of those who died valiantly in the line of duty were military chaplains. They served the Source: Carmel Communications
· The Digital Bible Society Announces Digital Libraries on Micro SD Chips
Contact: Bill Giarratana, Digital Bible Society, 704-256-4274 CONROE, Texas, May 21, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Imagine numerous Bibles, commentaries, audio scriptures, books, and evangelical movies, including The Jesus Film, GodMan, Hope, and God's Story on a chip no bigger than your fingernail, all for free distribution. The Digital Bible Society has announced its newest additions to their digital libraries in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Spanish, Russian and Vietnamese on Micro SD chi Source: Digital Bible Society
· Gleaning For The World Offers Humanitarian Aid to Oklahoma Tornado Survivors
Contact: Mike Tilley, Gleaning For The World, 404-414-9258 CONCORD, Va., May 21, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Gleaning For The World, an international faith-based humanitarian aid organization headquartered in Virginia, is responding to the crisis in Moore, Oklahoma and surrounding areas. A two mile wide tornado has already claimed the lives of nearly 100 people, hundreds injured and caused wide-spread property damage. Working with local churches and organizations on the ground in Oklaho Source: Thomas Road Worldwide
· Conference Offers Technology Tactics for Business, Ministry and Teaching; Michael Hyatt to Keynote Biola Digital
Contact: Jenna Bartlo, Biola University, 562-777-4061 LA MIRADA, Calif., May 21, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Bestselling author and social media expert Michael Hyatt will headline the upcoming Biola Digital conference at Biola University -- a three-day conference that aims to help attendees use digital technology thoughtfully and successfully in business, ministry and the classroom. The conference, which runs from June 4-6, 2013, will welcome social media leaders and digital technology ne Source: Biola University
· Christian Apps Ministry Develops Spiritual Gifts Mobile App That Helps Christians Discover and Utilize Their Spiritual Gifts
Contact: Abraham Shen, 408-334-1981 MILPITAS, Calif., May 21, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- In an effort to help Christian churches and organizations develop powerful mobile apps, Christian Apps Ministry is pleased to announce the availability of Spiritual Gifts mobile app that encourages Christians to discover and utilize their Spiritual Gifts. The Android app is now on Google Play and Amazon AppStore. According to 1 Peter 4:10, "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to Source: AppSoft Technology
· Pastor Bent (Benjamin) Altschul of Great Among The Nations will be Keynote Speaker to Address 'Awake Sweden' Annual Conference Beginning June 6 - 8, 2013 in Goteborg, Sweden
God is bringing a mighty wave of the Holy Spirit to Sweden for restoring the nation back to her rightful position in His Kingdom. "AWAKE SWEDEN" is a part of this great move of God. It is organized in partnership with various churches in Sweden and the central purpose is to rediscover and restore the lost glory. It is expected that it will awake the sleeping giants and foster a united force in the body of Christ. May, 21, 2013 Goteborg, Sweden Pastor Ola Oluayo had a vision in the year 20 Source: Great Among The Nations, Inc.
· 'Awake Sweden' Annual Conference Begins June 5 - 8, 2013 in Goteborg, Sweden
God is bringing a mighty wave of the Holy Spirit to Sweden for restoring the nation back to her rightful position in His Kingdom. "AWAKE SWEDEN" is a part of this great move of God. It is organized in partnership with various churches in Sweden and the central purpose is to rediscover and restore the lost glory. It is expected that it will awake the sleeping giants and foster a united force in the body of Christ. Contact: Pastor Ola Oluayo, 46-704-902-427 GOTEBORG, Sweden, May 21, 2013 / Source: Great Among The Nations, Inc.

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