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Rick Warren to Speak at MLK Memorial Day Before Inauguration
Just one day before giving the invocation at President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration, a local pastor will be the keynote speaker at the Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Commemorative Service, officials at Saddleback Church said.
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Rick Warren's Biggest Critics: Other Evangelicals
Rick Warren is in a place he never expected to be: at the center of a culture war. The pastor chosen by President-elect Barack Obama to give the inaugural invocation backed Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage in his home state of California. But he did so belatedly, with none of the enthusiasm he brings to fighting AIDS and illiteracy.
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In Hard Times, Many Churches Turn to Chapter 11 in Book of Bankruptcy
The auctioneer told the small crowd huddled outside the Talbot County Courthouse that the property would be sold "as is" -- rectory, bell tower, oak pews and rose-tinted stained glass windows included.
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Adviser to Martin Luther King Dies: Incest Charge Marred Legacy of Rev. James Bevel
The Rev. James L. Bevel, a prominent figure in the civil rights movement whose legacy was clouded by an incest conviction has died, a relative said. He was 72. Bevel died Friday in Virginia after a fight with pancreatic cancer, said a daughter, Chevara Orrin, who lives in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was recently released on bond while appealing a 15-year prison sentence.
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Condoleezza Rice to Relocate Near Stanford University, Write Two Books
With weeks to go before her job as secretary of state comes to an end, Condoleezza Rice said Monday she is looking for a new home near Stanford University in northern California, reports the AFP. "I have a place to live temporarily," said Rice who will resume her academic career at Stanford after Barack Obama becomes the U.S. president on Jan. 20.
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Just Jesus! The Greatest Things Ever Said About the Greatest Man Who Ever Lived, by Daniel Whyte III
Your heart will almost burst with joy and praise as you read what some of the most important people of the past and present, most saved, some even lost, have said about the most important Person who ever lived.
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California Could be Broke in 2 Months If Budget Deal Not Made
A California official is warning that the state will run out of money in about two months unless a budget deal is struck. State Controller John Chiang said Monday that his office could be forced to defer billions of dollars in payments or issue IOUs.
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Eye on Africa/World:
Britain, US Step Up Efforts on Zimbabwe's Mugabe to Step Down
Britain and the United States increased pressure on Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to step down, accusing him of presiding over the country's economic collapse blamed for a cholera outbreak that has killed more than 1,000.
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The Top Ten Most Popular Articles on Black Christian News, According to our Audience.
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Churches More Informal & Diverse than 10 Years Ago
Worship services may still be the USA's most segregated hour, but fewer congregations are now completely white, finds a study comparing churches, synagogues and mosques last year with a decade ago.
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Barack Obama 2009 Wall Calendar by CushCity
ONLY $15.99. 8-1/2" x 11" glossy calendar opens to 11" x 17". Cover features photo of the First Family with the Presidential seal. Calendar features more than 30 full-color photos from the Obama presidential campaign. Each month features an inspirational quotation.
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Companies Keep Lining up for a Piece of Bailout Fund
A trio of reports due Tuesday are expected to paint a bleak picture of the nation's housing market and the broader economy, as the deepening recession sends more companies lining up for a piece of the government's $700 billion bailout fund.
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Plaxico Burress was Driving without Insurance Before Crash
Add this to the growing list of Plaxico Burress' problems: getting in a car crash and not having insurance on his nearly $140,000 Mercedes-Benz. The suspended New York Giants wide receiver was sued last week in Florida's Broward County Circuit Court for rear-ending a woman in May.
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Second Coming Watch/World:
Israeli Leaders Vow to Topple Hamas
The two frontrunners in the race to become prime minister after a snap election in February both vowed to topple Hamas, which has run Gaza since violently seizing power there in June 2007.
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The 2009 Black Christian Conference/Convention Season. All major conventions and conferences are listed here at BCNN1.com  
Hampton Ministers’ Conference; 10th Annual First Lady Conference; all 6 Church of God In Christ Conferences; all 4 National Baptist Conventions; Reaching Creatures Conference; E.K. Bailey Expository Preaching Conference; FBFA Conference; Tony Evans' Kingdom Agenda Conference; and more.

ENTIRE VIDEO--NEW! Sermon of the Week
The Voice of Bad and Good News, by Bishop Kenneth Ulmer. Click Here for Video.

On "Being Saved" in Black America
While growing up in a very religious and church-going family, I often heard the phrase "Being Saved." Now to me and my peers, "Being Saved" was a rather spooky and mystical thing, and only the real holy folk could be such — whatever it was.
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Christmas: A Time for Peace, by Billy Graham
For so much talk about “peace on earth” at Christmas, you probably wish you could have more of it personally. Even Christmas celebrations—at best—only temporarily take our minds off our problems. Wouldn't you like more peace of mind untainted by guilt, bitterness, or conflict?
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What to Do After you Enter Through the Door
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Christian Author of the Week: William D. Andrews
William D. Andrews was born in Gates, Pennsylvania. His family of seventeen children lived in a rundown house, yet his mother still had enough to share with so many others. After graduating from high school, William became a minister and traveled extensively, emphasizing the training of preachers. He spent many years as a postal employee and moved his job with his ministry. He refused to become a rights advocate for fear of becoming an angry man, and an angry man cannot preach God's eternal love, forgiveness, and restoration. Andrews credits his compassion, care and concern for the helpless, homeless, hungry and mistreated to his Christ-centered faith, and to a mother that was so sharing. He writes only on true subjects with names changed to protect identities. His belief is that honesty and truth equal justice, freedom, and success. He is the author of: Hush Little Children: America's March from Freedom to Dictatorship and Children Hostage of the State and America's Secret Children's Prisons. E-mail address: mia_alyss@yahoo.com. 

Pastor of the Week: Dr. Tom Benjamin, Pastor of Light of the World Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana
Dr. Tom Benjamin, Senior Pastor of the historic Light of the World Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Indianapolis, Indiana, celebrated 39 years as our Senior Pastor as well as his 42nd year in ministry in October, 2008. With this significant milestone, Bishop Benjamin has the longest pastorate of any Senior Pastor in the history of LWCC. He is also only the 4th Senior Pastor in the 142-year history of the church. He is widely known for his commitment to excellence as a pastor and life coach. He is also widely known for his gifts of hospitality and generosity. Earning his undergraduate degree from St. Louis University (B.A.), he also holds two (2) earned cum laude graduate degrees (M.Div. and D.Min.) from Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, Indiana. Additionally, he holds 6 (six) honorary doctorate degrees and a host of other awards that recognize his deep commitment to quality preparation for ministers as well as his bridge building between races and denominations in the City of Indianapolis. Dr. Benjamin's passion is children, and he has authored four books:  Boys To Men, The Home Alone Syndrome, Mama's Boy, and his most recent book, It's All In Your Mind.  He is an international speaker and life coach. He is also an avid golfer as well as a music enthusiast. His pride is his family which consists of his beautiful and creative life partner, Lady Beverly, three awesome adult sons, one darling daughter-in-law, and one "grand" grandson, Channing Carlyle, II. He is also the author of It's All In Your Mind. E-mail: ahord@lightoftheworld.org. Website: www.TomBenjamin.com.
(If you want to submit information about your pastor to be reviewed for possible inclusion in this section, please send that information to: churchnews@bcnn1.com.)

Music Minister of the Week: CeCe Winans
If you ask CeCe Winans what drives her, the answer will be far removed from her endless list of accolades, best-selling albums, widespread industry recognition, and vast amounts of press coverage. She'll make no mention of the multiple GRAMMY®, Stellar, and Dove awards she's garnered over the years, let alone the several gold-and platinum-certified albums she's scored-not even those she nabbed with brother BeBe as part of the hit-making duo BeBe & CeCe Winans. She won't tell you she's graced the covers of high-profile publications such as Essence, Jet, CCM, and Today's Christian Woman, among countless others, or that she's made her rounds in the talk-show circuit, making appearances on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Oprah, Live with Regis & Kathie Lee, and more. And radio hits? Forget about it. When all is said and done, CeCe's heart lies someplace else. Thy Kingdom Come (PureSprings Gospel), her eighth solo album, is a reflection of where her heart resides: in the very inner court of the heavenly realms, where Christ Himself is enthroned. "When you're in the throne room, your focus is just God," CeCe says. "Nothing's more powerful than that. When you do other music-positive music, gospel, inspirational, whatever you want to name it-you're teaching lessons to other people, which is still very important. But nothing is more powerful than when you're face to face with God." "At the end of the day, if I'm sitting in church, I'm really happy, I'm really at home. When you're outside of that, it becomes more about the call. But when you're inside, you don't have to be mindful of other things. You're just alone in His presence." E-mail address: admin@purespringsgospel.com. Website: www.cecewinans.com. 

Christian Bookstore of the Week: Mustard Seed Christian Bookstore, Columbus, GA 
5300 Sidney Simons Blvd; Columbus, GA 31904. Phone: (706) 324-3809. 

Black Bookstore of the Week: Jokae's African American Bookstore, Dallas, TX 
3223 W. Camp Wisdom Road; Dallas, Texas 75237 Phone: 214.331.8100. Fax: 214.331.8400. Toll-Free: 1.800.749.7725. Website: www.jokaes.com

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