Mark Barna of the Colorado Springs Gazette reports: Layoffs hit Focus on the Family Friday, but no public announcement was made about how many employees are losing their jobs and from what departments. “Today is family time,” Focus spokesman Gary Schneeberger said. “We’ll have more to say publicly about our reduction in force on Monday.” Throughout the day, Focus held department meetings to inform those affected by the layoffs, which have been rumored for days. Since 2002, Focus’ work force has been reduced from 1,400 to 860. Over the past two years, Focus cut 295 jobs. Friday’s layoffs are … [Read more...] about Layoffs Hit Focus on the Family
Anne Rice leaves “Christianity”
It is somewhat fashionable these days to claim to follow Jesus but not want to be associated with Christianity (in any organized sense). It's basically a "me and Jesus" thing. That seems to be the route that famous vampire novelist Anne Rice may be taking. This Wednesday she posted on Facebook: Today I quit being a Christian. I'm out. I remain committed to Christ as always but not to being "Christian" or to being part of Christianity. It's simply impossible for me to "belong" to this quarrelsome, hostile, disputatious, and deservedly infamous group. For ten years, I've tried. I've failed. I'm … [Read more...] about Anne Rice leaves “Christianity”
Overpaid Professors?
Particularly for those in or considering a career in academia, here's a good article on the challenges and compensation associated with faculty positions. … [Read more...] about Overpaid Professors?
To Every Tribe Ministries – Interview with David Sitton – Part 3
David Sitton is the President of To Every Tribe, a ministry which has been planting churches among unreached people groups of Papua New Guinea and Mexico for many years now. The ministry is led by a distinguished board of directors and three executive officers. As it happens, they are seeking to hire a Director for their Center for Pioneer Church Planting. To Every Tribe is hosting a conference this October 22-23 entitled Reckless Abandon: For Jesus and The Nations. In light of this conference, and as a means of spreading the word about To Every Tribe, I'll be posting a three or four part … [Read more...] about To Every Tribe Ministries – Interview with David Sitton – Part 3
Finding Conservative Evangelical Leaders (Under 40)
A few weeks ago Marvin Olasky wrote that "many evangelicals of college age and slightly beyond...frequently cannot think of a single conservative evangelical whom they admire." Consequently, a new World magazine contest has been announced for:Nominating a person. Your mission, should you choose to accept it: By July 31 send June McGraw a name and one-paragraph description of an articulate conservative evangelical under the age of 40 who already has a record of accomplishment and seems likely to accomplish more. We're looking for people with attractive personalities who are committed to … [Read more...] about Finding Conservative Evangelical Leaders (Under 40)
Andrew Peterson – Counting Stars
Dancing in the Minefields is a beautiful song from Andrew Peterson's new album (which releases today) called Counting Stars. Peterson has been singing and songwriting for a dozen years (he won a Dove Award nomination for his song "Family Man"). He has a beautiful, gentle voice, and writes with honesty and depth. Check out the song below. And here's a short video about his most recent album: HT: JT … [Read more...] about Andrew Peterson – Counting Stars