Time may come for Episcopal leadership to clean house
Religion writer Michael J. McManus reports on a widespread financial and moral crisis within the Episcopal Church led by Presiding Bishop Edmund Browning. Former treasurer Ellen Cooke is accused of diverting millions since 1990, while staff cuts and alleged mismanagement raise questions about accountability, oversight, and church doctrine.
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Ellen Cooke
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Jim Solheim
Episcopalian Church
Steven Plummer
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Stewart Wood
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Walter Righter
Linda Strohmeir
John Rodgers
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Michael J. McManus
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Shoes reward program for model students at Messiah Church
In Lubbock a church led by Pastor Pam Powell gives 54 elementary students new zebra-striped Converses as a reward for good conduct and achievement. The plan grew from an East Lubbock meeting where a teacher explained how high value shoes attract gang and drug influence.
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Pam
Powell
Messiah Presbyterian
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Early church attendance helps children form faith, say pastors
The Rev. Dr. Philip McLarty and other ministers emphasize nurturing faith from birth through worship and Christian education. At Asbury United Methodist Church, Dallas Garrett teaches 3 and 4 year olds in Sunday school while Will Cotton highlights music's role in shaping spiritual formation.
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First Presbyterian Church
McLarty
Asbury United Methodist Church
Dallas Garrett
Garrett
Will Cotton
Cotton
Paul Tillich
Jesus
Chapels Move Into Malls and Schools Nationwide
Across the country churches and missions increasingly locate in malls and shopping strips as cheaper spaces and longer hours attract congregations. Some also rent school spaces on weekends to reduce costs while adapting formats to fit busy schedules and a consumer driven culture, experts say.
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America
Stuart Charme
Rutgers University
Washington
Chicago
Detroit
Los Angeles
Church News Highlights Regional Evangelism and Study Sessions
A wide array of church events across West Texas and nearby areas include Bible teachers Alicia Martinez and Marina Morales in California speaking at 7 p.m. today and 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday at Christian Outreach Center. Rev Dan Smelser hosts Ethnic Explosion tonight and Sunday. Rev Michael Gullande will speak at Lighthouse Apostolic Church. Robbie Caldwell leads a revival at Terrace Hills Baptist Church with services through Wednesday. Unity Church hosts Wilma De Leo at 1 a.m. Sunday. Central Baptist screens Here’s Hope Jesus Cares for You revival with Bill and Vicky Murphy through May 14. Various notices list times, locations, and contact numbers for more details.
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Marina Marina Morales
California
Christian Outreach Center Church
Baptist Missionary Association of Texas
Robbie Caldwell
Tyler
Terrace Hills Baptist Church
Golder Ave
Jesus
Bill
Vicky Murphy
Central Baptist Church
Texas Ave
Mike Anderson
Anson
Fellowship Hall
Mike Johnson
Bible Free Will Baptist Church
W. 49Th St
Frank A. Eberhardt
Taylor, S.C
Gospel Outreach
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