• Inaugural Concert Sensitive to Diverse Faiths, Culture

  WASHINGTON – Streets were filled with Obama memorabilia, celebrities were rolled out until the shock faded, and a gay bishop made a clear effort not to give a Christian prayer during the inaugural opening ceremony Sunday at the Lincoln Memorial. It was an event that not only showcased Barack Obama’s enormous popularity but also displayed the administration’s determination to embrace diversity.

• 10 Stupid Things That Keep Churches from Growing

  A well-seasoned, self-confessed “church addict” who has tasted both the joy and pain of being a church pastor recently completed a humorous yet painfully honest book on the ten most common mistakes pastors make that keep their churches from growing.

• Evangelical Spokesman Takes No Side on Gaza Conflict

  The head of the largest evangelical body in the world released a statement Sunday night on the Gaza-Israel conflict in which he avoided blaming either side for the current outbreak in violence but instead urged the international community to make all possible efforts to end the complicated hostility.

• Christian Youth Prepare for Cyber-Missions Trip

  Dozens of churches around the world are planning to participate in a special missions trip that involves bringing Christ and His message to a huge community where the Gospel is not the most popular subject.

• Top-Ranking Chinese Leader Calls for More Religious Harmony

  The top political advisor in China called for more religious freedom and harmony this week as a senior U.S. diplomat visited the country and hailed improved ties between the two former foes under President George W. Bush.