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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 […]


July 30, 2014 - School ministry responds to Portland attacks

Statement Concerning Child Evangelism Fellowship Mission Trip to Portland, Oregon Child Evangelism Fellowship Warrenton, MO Child Evangelism Fellowship is a historic ministry that believes God loves both children and adults, and He wants to give them a spiritual and moral foundation for life. Children are mentioned about 100 times in […]


July 29, 2014 - Portland hosts International Praise event

International Praise Festival IP Fest is an International Praise Festival promoting unity among body of Christ through different cultural presentations, foods, family fun activities and a very good message of Jesus Christ. August 9th, 2014, 11am to 6pm. Join us for an AWESOME day of: – Praise Music – Cultural […]


July 28, 2014 - 16 Day Prayer Vigil for Columbia River

By The Center for Environmental Law & Policy On 16 consecutive days in August, prayer vigils will be held on the banks of the Columbia River. These will be 1-2hr events with safe river access (preferably a park or natural area) with adequate parking for all participants. Local religious leaders […]


July 25, 2014 - Vote fails over anti-religious rights bill

By Catholic League for Religious & Civil Rights Bill Donohue comments on the Senate vote held on the Protect Women’s Health from Corporate Interference Act: The assault on religious liberty lost as the Senate failed to achieve the 60 votes necessary to advance this bill. While the outcome is welcome, […]


July 23, 2014 - Group protests after-school Bible class

Group fights after-school Bible classes in Portland’s schools Faith News Note: Guest opinion. Protect Portland Children is organizing a campaign to stop after-school Bible classes from meeting in Portland public schools. The Bible classes, called Good News Clubs, are sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship. In partnership with 30 Portland churches, […]