Laity

UHSM Health Share Partners with Relevant Magazine to Further the Message of Faith in Workplace

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Insurance, Publishing, Religion, Communications, Professional services, Other Health, Health, Consumer, General Health, Laity, Business

We are pleased to offer the latest digital issue of Relevant Magazine at no cost to the wider public, said Christopher Jin, president of UHSM.

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  • We are pleased to offer the latest digital issue of Relevant Magazine at no cost to the wider public, said Christopher Jin, president of UHSM.
  • As faith continues to transcend across the world, faith in business and the workplace is becoming increasingly prevalent.
  • Along with Relevant Magazine partnership, UHSM has launched several community initiatives nationwide, continuing faith in business.
  • UHSM (Unite Health Share Ministries) is a nonprofit, faith-based health sharing ministry that facilitates member-to-member health sharing among fellow Christians, serving as a connector to administer medical cost sharing.

Catholics for Change in Our Church marks second anniversary of Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report on Child Sexual Abuse by Church Clergy

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Friday, August 14, 2020
Violence against children, Violence against men, Violence against women, Catholic Church sexual abuse cases, Laity, Articles, Violence, Human behavior

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catholics for Change in Our Church (CCOC), an independent organization of Catholics seeking a greater role for the laity in the Church, today released a Progress Report and statement on the second anniversary of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report on Child Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catholics for Change in Our Church (CCOC), an independent organization of Catholics seeking a greater role for the laity in the Church, today released a Progress Report and statement on the second anniversary of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report on Child Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church.
  • "The Church's struggles with the abuse fallout have been worsened by the impact of the pandemic and economic crisis.
  • Our statement and progress report demonstrate that the Church needs its lay members to help lead now more than ever."
  • In September 2018, 200 committed, hurting and outraged Catholics met and formed Catholics for Change in Our Church (CCOC).

QT Business Solutions Is Hosting a FREE National Webinar Teaching Pastors & Faith Based Leaders How to Generate Up to $100K+ Monthly in Residual Funding Despite the Shutdowns Due to Coronavirus

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Religion, Finance, Consulting, Small business, Professional services, Philanthropy, Consumer, Fund Raising, Laity

It can be a great servant in the church, enabling pastors and faith based leaders to not only teach the gospel, but live abundantly and sustain their churches.

Key Points: 
  • It can be a great servant in the church, enabling pastors and faith based leaders to not only teach the gospel, but live abundantly and sustain their churches.
  • Although this is true, money can be hard for many pastors, faith based leaders (and members) of the church to come by.
  • This is why the team at QT Business Solutions created a special initiative committed to helping pastors, all faith based leaders and their congregations create residual income for the church and their families.
  • They are now expanding their business by teaching pastors, faith based leaders and their congregations how to rebound from the negative economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic following a proven system.

OSV Hosts Church in Crisis Conference

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Laity, Catholic laity, Catholic Church

From March 12-14, 2020, OSV will host "The Church in Crisis: A Way Forward for Catholic Laity" in Arlington, Virginia.

Key Points: 
  • From March 12-14, 2020, OSV will host "The Church in Crisis: A Way Forward for Catholic Laity" in Arlington, Virginia.
  • The conference will explore the roots of the abuse crisis, look closely at specific causes, offer practical tools to promote healing and restore trust, and empower and inspire the laity with a greater understanding of their rights, duties and vocation as baptized members of Christ's Church.
  • "The Church in Crisis: A Way Forward for Catholic Laity" will be both educational and inspirational, serving as a soothing balm for those who may be frustrated with, yet who remain committed to, the Church.
  • "Since the crisis came to light, Catholic laypeople have been asking, 'What can I do to help the Church?'"

At Work On Purpose Launches Institute to Equip Leaders & Transform Cities Around the World

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Friday, December 27, 2019
British MPs, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Legislators, Workplace, Margaret Thatcher, Laity

"We now have an opportunity with the Institute to further mobilize working Christians to bring their Sunday faith to their Monday work," he said.

Key Points: 
  • "We now have an opportunity with the Institute to further mobilize working Christians to bring their Sunday faith to their Monday work," he said.
  • The community has more than 10,000 members in the Cincinnati, Ohio area alone, though the growing community has reach around the world.
  • Tom Thatcher, director of the AWOP Institute, added how the new platform will encourage collaboration from diverse industries and sectors.
  • At Work On Purpose is a pioneer in the workplace ministry movement, advancing citywide workplace ministry around the world.

Giving Tuesday Online Gifts to Churches Grow by 34% in 2019

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Monday, December 9, 2019
Christianity, Church, Ecclesiology, Laity, Minister

Ministry Brands provides online giving software to over 27,000 churches, parishes, and ministries in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Ministry Brands provides online giving software to over 27,000 churches, parishes, and ministries in the United States.
  • "We have seen the rapid adoption of online giving platforms across churches and ministries of all denominations and traditions," said Carrie Gregg, Ministry Brands' General Manager for Giving Platforms.
  • To help manage and grow their gifts, churches have increasingly utilized online platforms to spread generosity across their congregations.
  • With many churches now using some form of online giving, and 30% or more of members utilizing these platforms, online giving allows churches to better cultivate recurring giving and manage one-time gifts.

OnlineSchoolsCenter.com Reveals Top Picks for Best Online Schools for Associates in Ministry and Theology in 2020

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Clergy, Laity

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- OnlineSchoolsCenter.com is pleased to announce the release of the Best Online Schools for Associates in Ministry and Theology in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- OnlineSchoolsCenter.com is pleased to announce the release of the Best Online Schools for Associates in Ministry and Theology in 2020.
  • This degree gives students the leadership and evangelism skills to support entire congregations and communities alongside members of the clergy.
  • An online Associate in Theology will prepare students for the pursuit of higher positions in the church, such as a priest or minister.
  • Each of these fifteen online schools provides unique opportunities to succeed as future youth and adult ministers, ministry leaders, and administrative managers in their churches.

Catholics for Change in Our Church marks first anniversary of PA Grand Jury Report on Child Sexual Abuse by Church Clergy with call to action

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Laity, Catholic Church

"With over 1000 members, we know we speak for many, maybe even the majority, of the Catholics who are still active in the Church in Pittsburgh.

Key Points: 
  • "With over 1000 members, we know we speak for many, maybe even the majority, of the Catholics who are still active in the Church in Pittsburgh.
  • Most of those who have decided to stay in the Church want change, and they want it soon."
  • In September 2018, 200 committed, hurting and outraged Catholics met and formed Catholics for Change in Our Church (CCOC) .
  • CCOC Catholics for Change in Our Church is an independent organization of 1000+ concerned, committed Catholics, based in Pittsburgh, formed to affirm the laity's rightful role of co-responsibility in the Church.

GriggsLittle Launches Faith-Based Community Opportunity Fund Connecting Faith Leaders with Resources to Revitalize Urban Communities

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Thursday, April 4, 2019
Faith-based, Laity

In the past, some faith leaders rejected partnerships with government in fear of undue government influence while operating under declining membership and fewer resources.

Key Points: 
  • In the past, some faith leaders rejected partnerships with government in fear of undue government influence while operating under declining membership and fewer resources.
  • Like the Tribe of Issachar, faith leaders today must understand and respond to the times not only in the church itself but in the broader community.
  • Because of the real estate they hold, faith leaders have a unique opportunity to change the communities they leave for the next generation.
  • Faith-Based Community Opportunity Fund is holding meetings across the United States connecting its clergy partners with capital, real estate developers, resources, and technical assistance so that all may benefit from the tax incentives afforded under Opportunity Zones.

New lay member appointed to SCIPSA

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Friday, March 1, 2019
Westminster system, Government, Legislatures, Government of the United Kingdom, Political systems, Politics of the United Kingdom, Parliament of Singapore, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Speaker of the House of Commons, Lay judge, Constitutional Reform and Governance Act, Laity

Appointment of former deputy chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority, takes the number of lay members to three.

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  • The House of Commons has agreed to the appointment of Cindy Butts, a former deputy chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority, as a new lay member of the Speakers Committee on the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
  • Lay members must be appointed to the SCIPSA in accordance with Schedule 3 of the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009, as amended by the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010.
  • This provides that:
    there should be three lay members;
    a lay member may not be, or have been, a Member of either House;
    candidates whose names are put to the House must be selected by the Speaker on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition;
    appointments are for a fixed term, of up to five years; and
    a lay member may not be reappointed.
  • Ms Butts is appointed for five years, beginning on 1 March 2019.