Easter Checklist: 18 Factors for a Successful Church Outreach
from Christian Post
Easter Sunday is a couple of days away and most churches have already laid out their strategies on how to reach the non-believers during arguably the most important Christian holiday. But it's never too early to start thinking about next year. C. Michael Johnson, president of Breakthrough Media, suggests 18 factors that can "really" impact a church or ministry's Easter outreach efforts. More

Teenager Plans 'Cross Walk' to Mark Special Day
from The Dispatch
When Andrew Woods participated in his first Cross Walk, his 7-year-old mind didn't grasp what the event was all about. Now 11 years later, the Midway, N.C., teen understands fully the symbolism of a Cross Walk and has planned one for Davidson County on Good Friday. The walk will commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. More

Free-style Worship
from the Houston Chronicle
Payne Cathedral, like many denominational churches, has retooled its youth program in an effort to keep its young people from drifting away or being attracted by more contemporary nondenominational churches. More

Seminary Teaches Art of Digital Communication
from UMC.org
A first-year student at United Theological Seminary, Jenny Smith is also "plugged in" technologically and believes that the church should employ 21st century multimedia tools to communicate a first century Gospel message. More

Church's Last Act Is To Save Another
from The Courant
In true "love thy neighbor" fashion, a financially struggling local church in Canton, Conn., has received a $438,000 windfall from a dissolved sister parish. The North Canton Community United Methodist Church received the gift from Trinity United Methodist Church, which decided to disband last year due to dwindling and aging membership. More

2008 Christianity Today Book Awards Announced
from Christian NewsWire
For two decades, the annual Christianity Today Book Awards have recognized outstanding volumes that shed light on people, events, and ideas that shape evangelical life, thought, and mission. Editors selected the 10 top books for this year's recognition. More

Family, Residents React to 'Extreme Makeover'
from the Reno Gazette-Journal
Stagecoach, Nev., couple Mary and Steve Boettcher, and Northern Nevada, gained national attention Sunday when the reality TV show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" aired the Boettcher family's story. The Boettchers run a youth ministry from their home in Stagecoach. Now, instead of an unheated garage with exposed wires, kids will gather on Wednesday evenings in a 1,200-square-foot recreation center with a pool table and air hockey. More

Students Can Study Bible for Course Credit
from the Charlotte Observer
The Bible and public school. You don't often hear those two things mentioned in the same sentence. But York, N.C. middle-school students soon will have the opportunity to learn about Christianity during the school day. Called, Released-Time Bible Education, the program allows students to leave school to attend off-campus Bible classes. More

Next NACBA TeleWeb Slated for April 3
Join Dr. Don McMinn as he presents a leadership summit during the next NACBA TeleWeb seminar, held. April 3 at 1:30 Central time. The registration fee for the one-hour seminar is $59 for NACBA national members and $69 for all non-members. Enjoy the convenience of a NACBA TeleWeb conference, which is designed to fit your busy schedule. Register today!