An interesting conversation this evening prompted me to recollect on the early days of my ministry. In the very beginning, I served at youth director for a large and growing ministry in Florida. Like every youth minister, I had to settle on a set of principles/priorities that would drive and dictate the ministry I desired to have with…
Read MoreThere’s a life-and-death cultural conflict going on in our society that must be repaired through God by Sam Rohrer “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and…
Read MoreMay 24, 2017 PA Human Relations Commission Attn: Ms. Christina Reese Dear Ms. Reese, There is no question that we all want a more civil and fair Pennsylvania. But the proposed LGBTQ guidance threatens many good people in a way that undermines tolerance and diversity. Adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the non-discrimination…
Read MoreProposed Change Would Undermine Personal Privacy and Religious Liberty This article is taken from PA Family Institute’s website HERE. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) is proposing a dangerous end-run around the legislature that seriously threatens your personal privacy and religious liberty. We need you to take action today to protect your freedom! For nearly…
Read MoreBy: Dr. Michael Brown May 21, 2017 If President Trump succeeds in removing the oppressive Johnson Amendment, which limits freedom of speech from the pulpits, will Christian leaders be more outspoken on controversial moral, cultural, and political issues? I have my doubts, since I don’t believe it is the Johnson Amendment that has muzzled preachers…
Read MoreLike many Christians, leaders from the Pennsylvania Pastors Network are surprised and concerned about recent research showing that the vast majority of millennials do not have a biblical worldview. In fact, just 4 percent of millennials look at life through a biblical lens, according to the newAmerican Culture & Faith Institute (ACFI) Worldview Measurement Project, which…
Read MoreThe American Pastors Network recently conducted a webinar with converted former Imam, Dr. Mark Christian. Dr. Christian was a guest on APN’s “Stand in the Gap Today” radio program where he shared his insights on the crucial topic of Islam and the American Church (click here to listen to the Mar. 1 program). On March 24th,…
Read MoreThe Johnstown City Council is attempting to amend Ordinance No. 4174 known as the Johnstown Human Relations Ordinance. The amendment would allow “sexual orientation and gender identity or expression” with the purpose of ensuring “equal opportunity and to foster economic growth and prosperity for the inhabitants of the City.” This ordinance, which the city is…
Read MoreA new CBS poll published in Breitbart.com found that two-thirds of Democrats believe that Islam does encourage violence—but to the same degree as any other religion. The February 2017 poll also found that just one in seven Democrats believe that Islam is more violent than other religions, such as Christianity, Mormonism, Judaism and Buddhism, reported…
Read MoreNow that President Donald Trump has officially taken office, will pastors and churches be affected at the pulpit and in the pew? The Pennsylvania Pastors Network certainly thinks so. In fact, one action by President Trump will return decades of freedom to churches. For more than 60 years, the Johnson Amendment, proposed by then-Senator Lyndon B….
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