US Churches Receive Less Trust Yet More Money Than Ever
Giving USA and Gallup find new records in opposite directions.
Americans may be losing their religion, but they’re still willing to fill up the collection plate.
A new report from Giving USA found that Americans gave a record $114.9 billion t…
Churches Get Less Trust But More Money from Americans
The latest stats from Giving USA and Gallup.
Americans may be losing their religion, but they’re still willing to fill up the collection plate.
A new report from Giving USA found that Americans gave $114.9 billion to religious groups last yea…
Distraction Down Under: Hillsong Drops Mark Driscoll from Conference
Debate continues over how long pastoral restoration should take.
It’s been 10 months since Mars Hill founder Mark Driscoll was removed from the Acts 29 network for arrogance and a quick temper. It’s been eight months since he resigned as …
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Names Interim President
Campus ministry’s No. 2 will continue its commitment to religious freedom on college campuses and racial diversity.
While the longtime leader of campus ministry InterVarsity Christian Fellowship steps down to start cancer treatment, a fellow executive will serve as interim president.
One of the nation’s largest campus ministry organizations announced Monday that its senior vice president and director of collegiate ministries, Jim Lundgren, will replace Alec Hill, who served as president for 14 years before being diagnosed with bone cancer.
“With all of you, I am saddened by Alec’s illness and his need to leave his presidency prematurely. When InterVarsity’s Board asked me to serve as the interim president until the next president is chosen, Mary Beth and I experienced God’s call to say yes,” Lundgren said in a statement. “I look forward to serving InterVarsity and keeping our focus on Christ’s mission on campus.”
The transition comes in the midst of a time of reinvention for InterVarsity, as campuses across the country begin to challenge the faith groups’ belief requirements for leaders. IVCF was derecognized by the California State University system last year, and has also been moved off campus at Vanderbilt University.
Lundgren has 42 years of experience with the organization, dating back to his days as student leader at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a campus staff member at University of Wisconsin.
“His knowledge of campus ministry at every level of InterVarsity, his deep care for those he leads, and his experience in senior leadership have prepared him well for this new role,” said InterVarsity board chair Ron Williams.
The group also continues its commitment to diversity, efforts Lundgren helped lead while a regional director for …
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Names Interim President
Campus ministry’s No. 2 will continue its commitment to religious freedom on college campuses and racial diversity.
While the longtime leader of campus ministry InterVarsity Christian Fellowship steps down to start cancer treatment, a fellow executive will serve as interim president.
One of the nation’s largest campus ministry organizations announced Monday that its senior vice president and director of collegiate ministries, Jim Lundgren, will replace Alec Hill, who served as president for 14 years before being diagnosed with bone cancer.
“With all of you, I am saddened by Alec’s illness and his need to leave his presidency prematurely. When InterVarsity’s Board asked me to serve as the interim president until the next president is chosen, Mary Beth and I experienced God’s call to say yes,” Lundgren said in a statement. “I look forward to serving InterVarsity and keeping our focus on Christ’s mission on campus.”
The transition comes in the midst of a time of reinvention for InterVarsity, as campuses across the country begin to challenge the faith groups’ belief requirements for leaders. IVCF was derecognized by the California State University system last year, and has also been moved off campus at Vanderbilt University.
Lundgren has 42 years of experience with the organization, dating back to his days as student leader at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a campus staff member at University of Wisconsin.
“His knowledge of campus ministry at every level of InterVarsity, his deep care for those he leads, and his experience in senior leadership have prepared him well for this new role,” said InterVarsity board chair Ron Williams.
The group also continues its commitment to diversity, efforts Lundgren helped lead while a regional director for …
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