• Media, Christians Join World AIDS Day Campaigns

  The media, secular and religious worlds are joining forces for the 25th anniversary of HIV and the annual World AIDS Day on Friday.

• Study: Top Reasons for Staff Dismissal in Southern Baptist Churches

  An annual study found the same top five reasons why staff members in Southern Baptist churches are terminated from their positions with relational issues topping the list.

• Edgar to End Service as NCC Chief

  National Council of Churches General Secretary Bob Edgar will end his second term this year and said he will not seek another four-year term.

• Survey: Faith a Minor Impact on Children

  A new Barna survey measured what works for kids and what doesn't and found family experiences outweigh the influence of the Church.

• Young Adults Largely Pull Away from Spiritual Activity

  While teens actively participate in church activities, a new study revealed that most 'twentysomethings' disengage from active spiritual lives.