EVANGELICAL UPDATE

April 2012

 

Civility Starts in Church

With the election process in full swing, the NAE asked its Board of Directors for suggestions on increasing civility in public discourse. Leaders responded with variety, but one common thread was to start inside the church walls. They provided specifics: know fellow pastors of all stripes in the community on a first name basis; avoid becoming identified with any one political party; ask city officials how churches can better support them and serve the community; and more. (read more)

Stop Genocide in Sudan

Hundreds of thousands of civilians are at risk of starvation and death in the Blue Nile, South Kordofan and Abyei regions of Sudan. They are not hungry due to drought or natural disaster, but because their own government has targeted them. You can help by praying for a just resolution to the conflict, and by asking your Representative to co-sponsor HR 4169, the Sudan Peace, Security and Accountability Act of 2012. (take action)

Influencing Culture Shapers

The NAE is excited to sponsor a panel that will address reducing abortions at the Q Conference. Pray for the 700 culture leaders who will hear this message on April 10 in Washington, D.C. (read more)

From the President

A collection of columns written by NAE President Leith Anderson is available on the NAE website. Most appeared in the NAE’s quarterly newsletter. They cover a range of topics from prison reform to free stuff churches can do. (read more)

Member Spotlight: Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Many evangelicals are finding a home within the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, one of the fastest growing NAE member denominations. The denomination started in 1981 with determination to agree on basic essentials of the faith while giving liberty on non-essential issues, leaving many decisions up to individual churches. This is attractive to a growing body of reformed congregations who seek to maintain their identity while connecting to a larger body. (read more)

Article Spotlight: Survey of Prison Chaplains Finds Religion Critical to Rehabilitation

Orlando Sentinel — State prison chaplains consider religious counseling and other religion-based programming an important aspect of rehabilitating prisoners. Nearly three-quarters of the chaplains (73%), for example, say they consider access to religion-related programs in prison to be “absolutely critical” to successful rehabilitation of inmates. (read more)

Event Spotlight: Youth Ministry Executive Council

Top leaders of youth organizations and NAE denominational youth ministries will gather next month in Orange County, Calif., to share, pray and build personal relationships with others of similar responsibility. The council will discuss today’s landscape of youth ministry and how to respond to future possibilities. Pray for these leaders who guide thousands of youth ministers in reaching youth for Christ. (read more)

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