The Haggard scandal and church leadership
The editorial argues the Haggard case exposes a broader problem in North American evangelical churches built around powerful leaders. It critiques megachurch hierarchies, calls for shared accountability, and urges frank discussion of sexuality within churches, noting ongoing avoidance and the dangers of idolizing pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Haggard
New Life Church
Haggard
Contemporary Christian Ministries
New Life
National Association of Evangelicals
Evangelical Church
Jesus
God
Church
Baptist State Convention of
North Carolina
Tim Neufeld
Fresno Pacific University
National Association For Evangelicals
Fuller Theological Seminary
Kindergarten Start for Foreign Language Education Gains Ground
A reader argues for early foreign language learning in schools nationwide funded by the U S Department of Education under the National Security Language Initiative. The piece highlights grants in 2006 to teach Arabic Chinese Hindi Korean Spanish Russian and more and urges starting in kindergarten to build fluency by junior high. It cites language advantages memory pronunciation and quicker mastery versus high school only programs. It calls for rigorous coursework and addressing dropout rates while stressing global readiness and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghana
U.S. Department of Education
Department of Education
Margaret Spellings
Departments of Education, State and Defense
Director of National Intelligence
Fall from Grace Ends Haggard Pastorate at New Life Church
Rex M. Rogers notes Ted Haggard resigned as pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs on November 5 after admitting sexual immorality amid accusations from an unnamed lover who claimed regular gay sex and drug use. The column urges not rushing to judgment, checking facts, recognizing human fallibility, praying for leaders, and accepts forgiveness while suggesting a lasting leadership disqualification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Haggard
New Life Church of
Colorado Springs
Colo
National Association of Evangelicals
Christian Leadership
Haggard
University of Cincinnati
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids
Mich
Rexmrogers
Thanksgiving Charity Efforts Across the Nation Highlight Donations
As readers reflect on Thanksgiving feasts many also note hunger relief efforts. Fortune 500 partners in Jersey City fed 70 families with 2600 dollars in baskets including turkey and trimmings. Hollywood via Food on Foot distributes over 500 weekly meals to homeless and low income residents. Seattle restaurateurs fed thousands over five years and plan more. Shafter’s Healthy Start collaborates with local offices, schools, churches and businesses to feed families, acknowledging all contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortune 500 Company
Jersey City
N.J
Hollywood
Seattle
Restaurateurs
St. Clouds Restaurant
Shafter
Healthy Start
Community Action Partnership of
Kern’s Food Bank
Jon McQuiston
Slow Down This Christmas Season By Pastor Pat Coyle
Pastor Pat Coyle urges slowing the pace this Christmas to focus on Jesus Christ, the greatest gift. He notes fast driving and busy schedules can mirror hurried living, urging readers to slow and reflect on the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Jesus Christ
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Congress
P.O. Box
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Melissa Hill
Mana Diane Givens
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Iger
Shafterpress
Earthlink.net
Rev Ted Haggard
Rex M. Rogers
Nicole Parra
Dean Florez
Cruz Bustamante
Richland
St. Marks Episcopal Church
Apple Market
Clinica Sierra Vista
Richland Jr. High
Panona Albalos
Pat Coyle
Mennonite Brethren Church
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