Masjid Ui Mumineen

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why You Need More Muslim Friends

I can remember when I was scared of Muslims.<br>I don’t think I would have ever uttered those words, but subconsciously, they were true.<br>As a good, Bible-Believing-Evangelical-Christian (that’s all one word, right?) who could recite the two greatest commandments to love God and love others before I

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

Hindu and Muslim children show unexpected religious tolerance

While they prefer their own religion, they expect children of other faiths to follow their respective rules

Building Churches and Religious Facilities

The Bobbitt design &amp; construction portfolio includes religious facilities of all types &amp; sizes. See how design build could work for your specific needs.

Do Muslims really qualify for religious freedom benefits?

When we engage in a crusade to grant political Islam all the rights and privileges of other religions, we are not engaged on a level playing field.

Religious Freedom as Freedom to Discriminate?

Removing religious exemptions will not promote tolerance or inclusiveness. It will forcibly strip religious organizations of their ability to operate as religious organizations.

Will we be forced into a religious test? The dangerous questions Muslims are facing.

I have become a member of a group described as a potential threat.

Do Megachurches Provide a Better Religious Experience than Smaller Churches?

Leadership Network’s work with innovative pastors regularly pairs us with megachurches. Indeed, in recent years no one has done more megachurch research than us.Thought leader @lensweet recently tweeted “No one knows more about...

Why so many non-religious Europeans pay church taxes

A religious Institution sending me mail to join the church…so WHO is on the Moon?

We will be talking about all the news around the world and my message to all Jehovah Witnesses.....I'va taken the time to listen to what you had to say...and now I have a few questions for YOU. WHo is

I went to a Ukrainian Catholic Church to pray a rosary for peace. I didn’t expect to find Muslims...

I do not have time to go to the church’s rosary for peace in Ukraine, but I go anyway. I have to do something, even though I feel like my small gesture will amount to nothing.

Ramadan for non-Muslims: An etiquette guide

It's Ramadan. But what if you're not a Muslim; just a caring, considerate person. Is there anything you should be doing? Nope. But you can earn some cool points if you follow these 10 tips.

Why is it so threatening to say Muslim lives matter?

We are increasingly divided not just over which lives matter, but whether we should even question how we mourn

From Lent to Ramadan, what religious fasts mean

Religious fasts are not done for dietary or health reasons, but mostly as a means to regain a spiritual connection with God.

What TechSoup Offers Religious Organizations

This article provides an overview of the TechSoup product donations and learning resources that can help your religious nonprofit get the most out of its technology.

10 Tips for Creating Inclusive Religious Organizations

We are a stronger country when religious organizations of all faiths live up to our values -- when we are welcoming, diverse, moral, and respect one anot...

May church convert to private foundation?

Your Legal Questions Answered<br>May church convert to private foundation<br>Can a 501(c)(3) church "convert" into a private foundation? My church membership has dwindled and we wish to convert to a private foundation so that we may make grants to other religious organizations. What is the process? Do we need to submit paperwork to the IRS? Or do we need to dissolve the church and then form a new foundation?<br>You would not have to give up your church status in order to…