News for and about ACP members
“After the Longest Night,” a new music collection from ACP member Steve Thorngate, breathes fresh life into songs meant for use in congregational settings during Advent, Christmas and Epiphany.
Jocelyn Bell has been selected as the new editor of The Observer and CEO of Observer Publications Inc. Currently the magazine’s managing editor, Jocelyn was selected from more than 80 candidates who responded to a public call for applications last summer.
The Board of Directors of the Associated Church Press is pleased to announce the selection of Gregg Brekke as its new Executive Director. Gregg is an exceptional leader and a longtime member of the ACP,… Read More »Gregg Brekke joins ACP as new Executive Director
Summer offers both the time for relaxation and opportunities for staying active in our faith. Here are some perspectives on summer from the religious press: From Living Lutheran: Now that summer’s in the air,… Read More »Summer: The upside to downtime
The belief that all human beings are created in the image of God is the most powerful reason for building bridges of understanding among religions. This was the message of keynote speaker Dr. Ganoune Diop… Read More »Public-affairs leader Diop to media: Get beyond labels
2017AwardsPresentation (PDF) Note corrections and order certificate copies by email to ACPcenter@gmail.com Winners List: Editorial/Opinion EDITORIAL OR OPINION PIECE: News Service/Website/Blog Honorable Mention The Baptist Standard Editorial: A welcoming way ahead for Texas Baptists By Marv… Read More »WINNERS: 2016 ACP Best of the Christian Press Award
What will the religious media focus on in 2017? We take a look in this week’s Faith Digest. From Christianity Today: I gathered a group of pastors for dinner, intending to discuss the changing landscape… Read More »Religious Press looks at year ahead
From the personal to the institutional, members of the religious press look back at the year that was. From Christian News Journal: They lived lives of preaching, ministry, writing, music and service — these are… Read More »Religious Press reflects on 2016
Violence against Christians is pervasive — It started at the beginning and it is unlikely to end in the near future. But recent in recent weeks, the sectarian hostility seems to have reached a fever… Read More »Religious violence continues at home and abroad
John Buchanan throwing out the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game in 2011. It was a great night for a ballgame–and for honoring John Buchanan! Buchanan was the pastor of Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, Ill.,… Read More »John M. Buchanan to lead opening worship at ACP 2017