Generations of family men minister to flocks
In Eau Claire Wisconsin the van Gorkoms spanning four generations have served as Baptist ministers. Paul van Gorkom retired in 2009 after nearly 60 years in eight states. His son John leads Calvary Baptist Church while grandson Josh is youth pastor. The family has a 140 year ministry legacy across J.A. van Gorkom and others, with John and Josh both centered at the same church.
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Eau Claire
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Paul van Gorkom
John
Josh
van Gorkom
Calvary Baptist Church
John van Gorkom
Josh van Gorkom
J.A. van Gorkom
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Paul
David
Salt Lake City
U.S
8Th Air Force
Fort Wayne
Michigan
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Augusta
First Baptist Church
God
Eau Claire Christian High School
UW Eau Claire
Crown College
Minneapolis
Davidson argues for solar energy in public schools
Jim Davidson promotes solar PV systems in a Davidson district proposal with Sun Edison to own operate and maintain while the district buys discounted energy. He notes private firms finance and build with no district money and urges greater energy diversification and market openness.
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Sun Edison
Group aims to dispel Mormon myths in national spotlight
A Utah based nonprofit launches the Mormon Defense League to help journalists and the public better understand The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. Co founder Scott Gordon says the league will post explainers answer questions and monitor coverage to correct myths and misperceptions about Mormon history doctrine and culture.
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Salt Lake City
White House
Mormon Defense League
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Scott Gordon
League
Gordon
Mitt Romney
GOP
Foundation For Apologetic Information & Research
FAIR
Sandy
Romney
Utah
Jon Huntsman
Broadway
The
California
Mld.org
Jesus
Satan
God
Mormon Church
Eric Hawkins
Associated Press
Church
Crystal Cathedral seeks donations to exit bankruptcy
In Los Angeles, Crystal Cathedral plans to fund its exit from Chapter 11 through donations rather than selling the Garden Grove campus. The creditors committee works on its exit plan while the church pursues a faith based fundraising approach. The next hearing is Sept. 14.
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Los Angeles
Crystal Cathedral
Garden Grove
Calif
Mark Winthrop
Robert H. Schuller
Arvella
Carol Schuller Milner
Schuller Milner
Robert Kwan
Winthrop
Nanette Sanders
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