ICEJ Celebrates Israel’s 75th Anniversary

International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) celebrated Israel’s 75th anniversary all month long in May. ICEJ celebrates Israel’s 75th How did they celebrate? The ICEJ published Every Generation’s Story: 75 Years of American Christian Engagement with Israel, comprised of the testimonies of 18 Christians spanning over 5 generations to highlight the fact that for 75 years now, Israel has been a blessing to millions of Christians who have been able to travel there and experience their Bible come alive. On May 7, welcomed over 225 guests and 25 cosponsors to an evening of world-class musicians and keynote speaker Hananya Naftali from […]

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Speak Up for Kids Congratulates Scholarship Recipients and Graduates

Did you know only half of youth in foster care graduate from high school? Less than 3% graduate from college.  “We break barriers – insufficient support, lack of appropriate guidance, and unmet financial support- facing our youth, so they can overcome negative graduation odds among their peers in foster care,” says Coleen LaCosta, Executive Director of Speak Up for Kids. “We cheer them on across the finish line and recognize them with GIFTS for GRADS and our Scholarship.” The Flourishing Futures campaign exists to rally the community in celebration of young adults who, despite involvement in the foster care system, […]

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PBA’s Online Bachelor’s Programs Climb in U.S. News Rankings

In its sixth year of rating online programs, U.S. News & World Report ranks Palm Beach Atlantic University at 28th in its Best Online Education Programs for 2017, rising from 34th last year. In ratings announced today, Palm Beach Atlantic is tied with Central Michigan University (Michigan), Creighton University (Nebraska), Georgia College & State University (Georgia), Marist College (New York), Robert Morris University (Pennsylvania), Southeast Missouri State University (Missouri) and Wayne State University (Michigan). This year, U.S. News assessed 1,328 online degree programs for their annual online rankings. “Palm Beach Atlantic continually strives for innovation in online learning,” University President […]

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Pam Tebow to Speak at 15th Alumnae Afternoon Tea Event that Benefits Scholarships at Palm Beach Atlantic University

Pam Tebow, mother of college football analyst and former University of Florida football star Tim Tebow, will be the guest speaker for the Palm Beach Atlantic University Alumni Association’s 15th annual Afternoon Tea and Silent Auction at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at The Club at Admirals Cove in Jupiter. Tickets are $100 per person. The event benefits the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. Current sponsors include Balatro Vintage, PNC Wealth Management, Sabadell Bank & Trust, Saxon, Office Depot Foundation, Josephine Bayard, Mittleman Eyecare Center, Deborah Jaffe, The Palm Beach Post and The Gardens Mall among others. This year’s theme is […]

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LifeWay Research Executive to Keynote Church Leaders Conference

Dr. Ed Stetzer, executive director of LifeWay Research and a well-known author and conference leader, is the keynote speaker for Synergoi: Church Leaders Conference set for Saturday, January 30 at Palm Beach Atlantic University. The one-day conference for pastors and church leaders provides opportunities for professional and spiritual development. Stetzer will look at the state of the culture and how the church might engage emerging cultural realities. Combining statistics, theology, a call to mission and a sense of humor, Stetzer will challenge and encourage church leaders to be faithful and fruitful in times like these. In addition to Stetzer, Palm […]

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Palm Beach Atlantic Rises in Annual U.S. News Best Regional Universities Edition

Palm Beach Atlantic University is ranked 46th among the best universities in the South according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2016 edition released today, rising from 51st place last year. The publication includes rankings of more than 1,800 schools nationwide. To learn more about the U.S. News College Compass, which provides access to the most complete rankings and data, visit the online U.S. News Store. Two statistics point to Palm Beach Atlantic’s favorable ranking – improvement in retention (up 3 percent) and graduation rate (up 7 percent). The 2016 ranking places Palm Beach Atlantic tied with Freed-Hardeman […]

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Oklahoma Bans Dismemberment Abortions

(WNS)–Oklahoma is set to become the second state to prohibit late-term, dismemberment abortions. In a 37-4 vote, the Oklahoma Senate passed a bill based on model legislation from the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC). The House already passed the bill in February by an 84-2 vote. Though Republican Gov. Mary Fallin hasn’t indicated whether she will sign it, she has approved pro-life bills in the past. If the bill becomes law, Oklahoma will join Kansas in banning the late-term abortions. Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback signed a similar measure in April.

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Senate Breaks Gridlock, Passes Human Trafficking Bill

(WNS)–The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan human trafficking bill on April 22, scoring a significant victory for Republicans who fought to ensure taxpayer funding wouldn’t go to pay for abortions. “Help is finally on the way for the thousands of enslaved victims who suffer unspeakable abuse in the shadows,” said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act boosts law enforcement’s ability to pursue perpetrators, strengthens penalties, and establishes a domestic fund to help trafficking victims. The legislation was widely popular, but it only passed after an unexpected month-long stalemate between Republicans and Democrats. […]

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Muslims Worldwide Expected to Nearly Equal Number of Christians by 2050

The religious profile of the world is rapidly changing, driven primarily by differences in fertility rates and the size of youth populations among the world’s major religions, as well as by people switching faiths. Over the next four decades, Christians will continue to make up the largest religious group, but Islam will grow faster than any other major religion. If current demographic trends continue, by 2050 the number of Muslims around the world (2.8 billion or 30% of the population) will nearly equal the number of Christians (2.9 billion, or 31%), possibly for the first time in history. With the […]

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Coalition of Black Churches Rebukes PCUSA Over Marriage Redefinition

(WNS)–In a stern public rebuke, the National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) has condemned the recent decision by the Presbyterian Church (USA) to define marriage as a “commitment between two people.” NBCI’s president, Anthony Evans, chastised the denomination, saying that “by voting to redefine marriage [the] PCUSA automatically forfeits Christ’s saving grace.” Evans’ statement calls for a complete separation of NBCI churches—which, according to the press release, include tens of thousands of congregations across 15 denominations—from the PCUSA. Because the “PCUSA deliberately voted to change the Word of God and the interpretation of holy marriage between one man and one woman,” […]

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