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Black Church Leaders Explore New Strategies
"In the traditional black church, most people only attend the worship service," said Jay Wells, director of LifeWay Christian Resources' ministry to black churches. "We need to move them beyond the experience in the worship service to become disciples," Wells told several hundred leaders of black churches attending a National Black Sunday School Conference at LifeWay's headquarters in Nashville, Tenn.
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Jesse Jr. 'Informant' in Blagojevich Scandal
A spokesman for Jesse Jackson Jr. says the congressman has been an informant for the U.S. attorney's office in Illinois for at least a decade, and has relayed information about Gov. Rod Blagojevich since 2006, though not in the corruption case currently under investigation.
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Showdown in Mississippi: Star Athlete Shot, Killed at Traffic Stop
Billey Joe Johnson was considered one of the top high school football recruits in Mississippi, as well as the country, until his shocking death early Monday morning. Johnson, hailing from Jackson, Miss., rushed for more than 1,500 yards his last season, totaling over 4,000 for his career, and received scholarship offers from a number of major schools including Alabama, LSU and Mississippi as a top-rated recruit by both Scout and Rivals.
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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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NAACP says Death of Billey Joe Johnson Jr. Wasn't Suicide
The NAACP has determined through an independent investigation that George County High School football star Billey Joe John son Jr. did not commit suicide last week during a traffic stop in Lucedale, the vice president of the organization's Mississippi chapter said Sunday.
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The Top Ten Most Popular Articles on Black Christian News, According to our Audience.
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Abortion Bailout: Obama Urged to Support Public Funding
More than 60 abortion rights groups have signed a 55-page report to President-elect Obama urging him to include abortion coverage in any national health care plan and to help roll back dozens of pro-life laws, including bans on taxpayer funding of abortion and partial-birth abortion in what one pro-life group says would amount to an "abortion bailout."
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Defends Christmas in Nation's Capital
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi recently confirmed to Capitol Hill missionary Rev. Rob Schenck (pronounced SHANK) of Faith and Action that the war against Christmas is real.
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Canadian PM says Depression is Possible
Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivered a grim forecast for the Canadian economy, saying in an interview with broadcaster CTV a depression is possible. "The truth is, I've never seen such uncertainty in terms of looking forward to the future," Harper told CTV. "I'm very worried about the Canadian economy."
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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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Philadelphia Chosen as 2009 National Bible City
Philadelphia has been chosen as the National Bible City of 2009, heralding plans for Bible-themed events around the city culminating in the National Bible Week. The National Bible Association (NBA) annually chooses a city as the focus of its efforts to encourage people to read the Bible. The NBA encourages people to read the Bible, emphasizing its literary value.
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Second Coming Watch/World:
India's Defense Minister Rules Out War with Pakistan
Seeking to dampen persistent media speculation a retaliatory strike is in the works against Pakistan, India's defense minister is declaring no military action is being planned. But he warns Islamabad to act against terrorists on its soil, if it wants normal relations with India.
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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
Blessed be the King, by Bishop Charles E. Blake. 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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September-December 2008 Black Christian Book Marketing Catalog
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Be Encouraged and Be an Encouragement

Christian Author of the Week: C. NaTasha Richburg
C. NaTasha Richburg has been married to her husband Melvin for over 25 years.  She is the mother of four children that range in age from sixteen to twenty.  Ms. Richburg is passionate that parables expressed in urban street language will lead youth and young adults into discussions that provide for a deeper understanding of the Bible. Mrs. Richburg focuses her writings for youth and young adults in a manner that provides them a slice of life that puts the Bible study participants on the same page. Depending upon the life experiences of the group, the short stories will provide the reader insight, provide consultation on a current real life issue or offer an opportunity for reflection depending on the life experience of the reader. Mrs. Richburg has a Masters of Business Administration from Morgan State University and a Masters in Information Systems from Johns Hopkins University.  She has attended, and completed many courses at St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore.  Mrs. Richburg is currently attending Morgan State University in pursuit of a Doctorate in Urban Leadership Education. Mrs. Richburg professes Proverbs 24:5 (KJV) which says, “[a] wise man is strong; yea a man of knowledge increaseth strength.” E-mail address: cnrministries@verizon.net. Website: www.theCNRMinistries.com.

Pastor of the Week: Bishop Charles Blake, Pastor of West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles, California
Bishop Charles E. Blake serves as Presiding Bishop of the 6 million member Church of God in Christ, one of our nation's largest denominations. He also serves as the Jurisdictional Prelate of the First Jurisdiction of Southern California comprised of more than 250 churches. He is the pastor of West Angeles Church of God in Christ with a membership of over 24,000. West Angeles is deeply involved in providing not only for the spiritual life of its people, but also it provides more than 80 programs for the psychological, social, and economic enhancement of the community. As founder and CEO of Save Africa's Children, Bishop Blake oversees the support of more than 100 thousand children, in 340 orphan care programs, throughout more than 23 nations on the continent of Africa. Bishop Blake is married to Mae Lawrence Blake. They have three children and seven grandchildren. Website: http://www.westa.org.
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Music Minister of the Week: Shirley Caesar
If you were beginning to worry that no significant traditional gospel albums made a mark in 2007, Shirley Caesar's After 40 Years … Still Sweeping Through the City is sure to lay those fears to rest. The title is fairly self-explanatory. This is the gospel matriarch's 40th anniversary as a solo recording artist, a career she began in 1966 after a leap of faith. A call to ministry led Caesar to leave The Caravans, arguably the most popular all-female gospel group of the 1950s, but from there she soared to new heights. Celebrity-minded gospel luminaries would use this occasion to roll out the red carpet and make this more about the guests and the creators than about the Creator, but not Caesar. This album was recorded live at Mount Calvary Word of Faith Church—the congregation she co-pastors with her husband—as the culmination of a week of seminars and training for church leaders. It's understandable then why Sweeping sounds like a Sunday morning extravaganza, with Caesar as the officiating minister. From top to bottom, Caesar is in command of her own celebration, roaring through a dozen tracks and 77 minutes of unbridled gospel fire. As soon as the blues-drenched "Sweeping Through the City" kicks things off, there's no stopping this disc, with every selection a masterwork in its own right, whether it's a floor-stomping hand-clapper, a choral sing-off, a storyteller, or all of the above. In good Caesar tradition, the classic "Hold My Mule" retains its exhortative qualities. It's a sermon-ette of histrionic proportions, where the singer spews fire and brimstone for six-plus minutes before actually doing any singing. This may be a turnoff for more delicate, unschooled listeners, but it's pure gospel heaven for traditionalist devotees of the genre—a vocal showstopper and rock-solid performance that demonstrates Caesar's pipes haven't aged a bit after four decades in music and ministry. A few Caesar essentials in the vein of "Hold My Mule" are missing from this commemorative effort, particularly the tour de force "Don't Drive Your Mama Away" and the crossover hit "No Charge," but that's nitpicking at best. There are enough Caesar classics here and old-time fervor to make Still Sweeping Through the City the best traditional gospel album of the year. E-mail address: info@shirleycaesar.com. Website: www.shirleycaesar.com. 

Christian Bookstore of the Week: 3:16 Christian Bookstore, Shakopee, MN
1753 Grove Drive; Shakopee, MN 55379; Ph: 248-706-1161; E-mail: service@e316.com. Website: www.e316.com.

Black Bookstore of the Week: Hue-Man Bookstore, New York, NY
2319 Frederick Douglass Blvd; New York, NY 10027; Phone: 212-665-7400; Fax: 212-665-1071; E-mail: info@hueman-bookstore.com. Website: www.huemanbookstore.com.

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