By Audrey Barrick : Breaking Christian News: World, Business, and More

Reporter : By Audrey Barrick

John MacArthur Denounces Mixing Booze With Ministry

Influential Pastor John MacArthur has come out strong against young Christian leaders who insist that bringing alcohol into the context of ministry is necessary to reach more people.
E. Africa Crisis Could Worsen Without More Aid

The drought and famine affecting some 12 million people in the Horn of Africa is being identified as the worst food security emergency in the world today. And yet agencies report that the crisis is worsening.
Christian Ministry Ditches 'Crusade' in New Name

Campus Crusade for Christ, one of the largest Christian ministries in the world, announced on Tuesday that it is ditching its old name and adopting a new one – Cru.
John Piper Laments Normalization of Homosexuality as 'the New Calamity'

Amid ongoing "gay pride" celebrations and the continual push for gay marriage across the states, influential evangelical John Piper wants to put it all in perspective for the church.
John Piper Pleads With Pastors to Hallow God's Name

John Piper opened up about his eight-month leave from ministry last year as he spoke to hundreds of pastors Monday in Phoenix, Ariz.
Haiti Quake Death Toll Far Lower Than Gov't Figure: Report

Haiti's death toll from last year's earthquake may not be as high as the government reported, a new report suggests.
Harold Camping Uses View on Hell to Justify Judment Day Prediction

The man behind the May 21 Judgment Day prediction, Harold Camping, has again attempted to explain his way out of the "guaranteed" date.
Theologian Offers Clarity to Rapture, Last Days Beliefs

Now that Harold Camping has been proven false again with the coming and going of May 21 and no signs of any judgment or rapture, the world is left to wonder what Christians really do believe about the end times.
Christians Remember Jesus' Last Days during Holy Week

Christians around the world began their observance of Holy Week with Palm Sunday, the day marking Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.
Survey: More Churches Rebound from Economic Recession

Churches have begun to rebound financially with more seeing increases in giving, a new survey found.
Piper, McLaren Ponder God's Hand in Japan Quake

Did God cause the earthquake in Japan? Reformed theologian John Piper says yes. But emergent church pastor Brian McLaren isn't satisfied with the simple answer, especially as it paints God as heartless or inept.
Mislabeled Super Bowl Championship Gear to Go to Impoverished

Sunday's Steelers vs. Packers game is expected to break the record of the most viewers in U.S. television history.
'Tiger Mom' Stirs Parenting Discussion at Ill. Megachurch

The "Tiger Mom" continues to ruffle up some feathers with even churches getting in on the debate of what makes for good parenting.
Ecumenicals: Christian Unity Not About Mere Friendliness

Churches around the world kicked off on Tuesday The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Obamas Go to Church Over Christmas Holiday

While vacationing in Hawaii for Christmas, President Barack Obama and his family attended a church service on Sunday.
World Vision Report: Haiti's Future Still Unclear

World Vision, one of the most well-known international humanitarian organizations, recently released its one year report on the situation in Haiti which was devastated by an earthquake in January.
NY Megachurch Replaces Atheist Ad with Pro-God Message

Just in time for Christmas, the atheist billboard in New Jersey that declared Christmas is a "myth" was replaced this week with a Christian ad.
Bush: Religion Is Not a Course in Self-Improvement

Former president George W. Bush admitted in a recent interview that he was drunk when he met evangelist Billy Graham.
Michael W. Smith Recalls Drug Addiction, Boasts of Identity in Christ

Singer/songwriter Michael W. Smith hasn't been the same since God came to him more than 30 years ago during his darkest days.
Christian Billionaire Pledges to Give Away Wealth

Hobby Lobby CEO David Green and his wife are among the latest billionaires to pledge to give a majority of their wealth to philanthropic causes.
Salvation Army in Canada Clarifies: No Ban on Harry Potter Toys

Responding to recent media reports about a ban on Twilight and Harry Potter toy donations, The Salvation Army released a statement Thursday saying it has no such policy.
Rick Warren to Interview Bush at Saddleback

Former president George W. Bush is scheduled to make an appearance at Saddleback Church in Southern California on Monday for an interview with Pastor Rick Warren.
Lutherans Install First Latin American as General Secretary

A Chilean theologian was installed as the Lutheran World Federation's new general secretary on Thursday.
Pastor Tells Church Leaders to Get Off Facebook

A New Jersey pastor is requiring all married church officials to delete their Facebook accounts in the wake of increasing marital troubles in his church.
Bush Recounts Seeing Sibling's Fetus

Former President George W. Bush kicked off his media blitz this week for his memoir Decision Points.