News From Various Chrisitian Sources

There are credible reports that Heidi Baker heals the deaf and raises the dead. One thing is for sure: She loves the poor like no other in this forgotten corner of the planet.

House passes bill that removes protections for immigrant women who are victims of violence.

The head of Prison Fellowship wore many hats before his April 21 death.

Youcef Nadarkhani's beliefs raises strategic questions.

Observers weigh in.

Nikki Toyama-Szeto diversifies Intervarsity's student conference.

Without getting breast cancer at age 27, would I have reached out to that Somali family on the subway?

A Christian music veteran discusses a new album and his long-time struggle with alcohol.

A cancer diagnosis inspired Kim Newlen to create something beautiful for other women.

Brief reviews of 'On the Meaning of Sex,' 'The Dickens Dictionary,' and 'Henry Ossawa Tanner'

The Republican presidential candidate can appeal to evangelicals by standing against global persecution.

Previous forgeries make announcements of new archeological discoveries difficult to believe.

And what the university's invitation to the Mormon candidate says about evangelical political engagement.

And what President Obama's announcement could mean politically and legally.

Let's not vomit on JFK's famous church-state speech.

Kamana children, ages 9 to 21, brought “O Happy Day” spirit to Florida churches and General Conference worship service.

Worldwide church gathers at General Conference as church sends new people to witness for God throughout the world.

German episcopal leader and new council president always felt welcome in the UMC.

Frustrated by not voting on major restructure legislation, some felt as if GC2012 accomplished nothing. That’s not the case.

Delegates to The United Methodist General Conference considered 1,200 petitions as they prayed, praised and protested.

The Rev. Alan Morrison says overseeing the arrangements and organization of General Conference isn’t that different from what he did when he planned a patrol camping trip at age 11.

United Methodists contend with structural and social issues at legislative assembly in Tampa.

After presiding bishop threatened to close GC2012 plenary sessions to visitors, cooler heads prevailed.

As a sometimes difficult General Conference draws to a close, Bishop Rosemarie Wenner offers a message of hope.

Kiesey and Matthews emphasize practice of ‘blessing each other, rather than cursing each other.’

General Conference lowers general church apportionments by 6.03 percent, but local churches are unlikely to see differences.

Ruth Daugherty of Eastern Pennsylvania has witnessed some of the historic and defining moments of General Conferences.

Compromise restructure plan unanimously deemed unconstitutional; two other referrals deferred until fall.

A day filled with drama over an unexpected ruling on the church's structure plan ended anticlimactically when delegates adjourned without coming to a decision.

After reorganization plan is ruled unconstitutional, delegates work to salvage parts of the structural changes.

Bishop Middleton leads worship honoring those who have gone before, reminding all of need to leave same legacy.

“Our kalia (‘canoe’) has arrived and been welcomed,” said the Rev. Sione Veikoso, hailing the passage of a comprehensive plan for Pacific Islander ministry in the United States.

A morning of tense debate leads to a demonstration preventing GC2012 delegates from doing their work.

United Methodist Judicial Council declares change in apportionment by jurisdiction ‘unconstitutional.’

Delegates approved petitions dealing with the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, but they did not approve a measure to divest from specific companies.