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August 11, 2014 - ID theft: National & local ministry alert

In light of recent news of 1.2 billion names & passwords stolen by Russian hackers reminds us how vulnerable we are and it reflects upon ID thefts here at home. A few months ago over 70 people who were employees or former employees of the Portland Archdiocese reported being victim […]


August 8, 2014 - Mission group of Ebola aid worker speaks out

Society for International Ministries Photo: SIM USA President Bruce Johnson addresses media at press conference today in Atlanta. Johnson gave latest updates on SIM missionary Nancy Writebol’s condition, as well as statements from her husband, David, who is still in Liberia, and son Jeremy. Nancy Writebol, along with Samaritan’s Purse […]


August 6, 2014 - Ruling: Ground Zero cross can remain

Court rules Ground Zero Cross can remain at 9/11 Museum By Oregon Family Council A lawsuit by a group of atheists was tossed out of a federal appeals court Monday that sought to remove the Ground Zero Cross from being displayed at the 9/11 Museum. The court ruled that the […]


August 5, 2014 - Portland: Gentrification & the church

By Paul Louis Metzger Multnomah University Professor New Wine Skins Ministry Perhaps you have studied gentrification. For those who are not aware of the term, it entails developing lower income urban areas into places where the middle class and wealthier people (gentry) live. The north side of Portland, Oregon (known […]


August 1, 2014 - Tallest Canadian (7.8 ft) stars in Goliath film

Carol Edwards, Ripple Effect Communications, Standing at 7’8, Jerry Sokolosky is also one of the tallest men in the world. “Jerry was a tremendous blessing,” says the director Tim Chey. “We didn’t want to create a CGI imitation like ‘The Incredible Hulk’ and so our casting directors set out to […]