In Biblica Publishing's Rethinking Life, a Rwandan archbishop turns the tables on the 'civilized' West. Contact: Mike Dworak, Biblica, 719-867-2768 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 10 /Christian Newswire/ -- With the explosive growth of Africa's Church and its increasing influence in world evangelism and missions, maybe it's time to rediscover African Christianity--and grow deeper in our own faith. In Rethinking Life (Biblica Publishing, $14.99, paper, ISBN: 9781606570418), former Rw Source: Biblica

Contact: Zach Laney, OCP, 503-460-5311 PORTLAND, Ore., March 10 /Christian Newswire/ -- In anticipation of the new translation of the Roman Missal, OCP has chosen five new and four revised Mass settings for initial publication. After several years of close collaboration with a variety of composers, the following new settings have been selected: Mass of Christ the Savior by Dan Schutte Mass of Renewal by Curtis Stephan Mass of St. Paul the Apostle by Christopher Walker Mas Source: OCP

Contact: Erika Schmit, 847-415-9334 NEWARK, Calif., March 10 /Christian Newswire/ -- Digital Praise® Inc, the leader in Christian-themed, family-friendly entertainment software and currently under pending merger agreement with Left Behind Games (OTC: LFBG), today announced it has entered into a strategic relationship with Stryper, the top-selling Christian metal band. Together, Digital Praise and Stryper intend to develop new products leveraging the band's top live performance recordings. Source: SS|PR

Contact: Karen Malec, Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer, 847-421-4000 MEDIA ADVISORY, March 10 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer announced today its opposition to the euphemistically-named Illinois bill, "Reproductive and Health Access Act," HB 6205. The women's group has published a position paper for legislators and interested citizens. "Contrary to what the bill's title says, it will significantly damage the health of women and their ch Source: Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer

Contact: Rob Gettemy, 319-431-7989 MARION, Iowa, March 10 /Christian Newswire/ -- Marion resident Rob Gettemy has announced his entry into the Republican primary for Iowa'' 2nd Congressional District. Visit to Flt 93 Memorial and 912 March Impacts decision After visiting Shanksville, PA on 9-11-09 to visit the Flight 93 memorial and Washington DC to participate in the 912 March, Rob Gettemy was "shaken to the core." To read Rob's story about these events, visit www.RobGettemy.org. Source: Gettemy for the People

Contact: Jon Hirst, The Well, 719-362-5235, jhirst@dotheword.org ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., March 10 /Christian Newswire/ -- Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA recently concluded a conference where President of Lifeway Research, Ed Stetzer, appealed to attendees to believe in church planting. Stetzer shared about the importance of church planting as being central to societal transformation and worldwide evangelization. Bob Sears, a leader within the simple church movement and an elder at The W Source: .W

Contact: Don Cooper, 949-206-0600; Fletcher Armstrong, 865-776-1312; Mark Harrington, 614-419-9000; Bill Calvin, 816-918-9873; Michael Schrimsher, 407-810-3515; all with Center For Bio-Ethical Reform  MEDIA ADVISORY, March 10 /Christian Newswire/ -- Beginning immediately, The Center For Bio-Ethical Reform will expand its operation of anti-abortion billboard trucks in the congressional districts of specially selected Members of the U.S. House of Representatives.  This ca Source: Center for Bio-Ethical Reform

Contact: Abigail Davidson, Publicist, WinePress Group, 360-802-9758, abigail@winepressgroup.com ENUMCLAW, Wash., March 10 /Christian Newswire/ -- "As those compelled to proclaim the gospel, preachers often agonize over the most effective method of writing and preaching homilies that communicate powerful messages of hope and forgiveness," says Reverend Ken Kinton in his new book "From Narrative to Homily". "If preaching in today's context is to be transformative, it must have impact and Source: WinePress Publishing Group

Contact: Linda Luna, VP of PR & Marketing, MyChristianT.com, 310-774-1999, linda@MyChristianT.com DALLAS, March 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- MyChristianT (MCT), a non-traditional Christian clothing line founded by NFL Wide Receiver Mark Clayton hits the market this month through its online storefront at www.MyChristianT.com. Created with a purpose to inspire, challenge and change lives; MyChristianT is beyond the average clothing line. It is here to set a new standard in the fashion world Source: MyChristianT

The only prolife candidate in this race is the Tea Party and "people's candidate", Jim Anderson, now that Sen. Dick Kelsey has withdrawn. Contact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034; both with Operation Rescue, info@operationrescue.org WICHITA, Kans., March 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- Both Operation Rescue, and Kansans for Truth in Politics (K-TIP), Wichita's most vocal and passionate prolife advocates Source: Operation Rescue

Catholics can now easily send personal letters by fax to Vatican officials. This tool is for use in conjunction with the Vanguard of St. Catherine of Siena delegation going to Rome to discuss this crisis in the Church in America. Contact: Catherine Veritas, 904-687-9804, www.HumblePlea.com WASHINGTON, March 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Randall Terry, Insurrecta Nex: A new tool is available for faithful Catholics who want to contact Vatican officials about American Source: Society for Truth and Justice

Contact: Justin Fisette, 248-626-0006 ROYAL OAK, Mich., March 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- Attorney Daniel P. Dalton, one of the nation's leading experts in religious land use law, today announced the launch of AttorneysforLandUse.com, a new online resource offering valuable information and advice pertaining to the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, also known as RLUIPA. Dalton is co-founder of Royal Oak, Mich.-based Tomkiw Dalton plc, where he leads a team of expert land use Source: Tanner Friedman

Contact: Karen Malec, Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer, 847-421-4000 MEDIA ADVISORY, March 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer today sharply rebuked President Obama, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi and others in Congress for aggressively pursuing an effort to include an abortion mandate in healthcare reform, despite having been informed of overwhelming evidence showing the U.S. National Cancer Institute deliberately misled women with its 2003 workshop that purpor Source: Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer

Contact: Rachel Elwood, World Gospel Mission, 765-671-7255 MEDIA ADVISORY, March 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- A recent survey released by Barna Group states that overall financial giving to nonprofit organizations is down, but missionary-sending agency World Gospel Mission (WGM) reports their giving is ahead of this time last year. Offering insight into why that might be, Tim Rickel, WGM's Vice President of Communication, explained, "Rather than treating donors as God's gift to us so that we Source: World Gospel Mission\

Contact: Abigail Davidson, Publicist, WinePress Publishing Group, 360-802-9758, abigail@winepressgroup.com ENUMCLAW, Wash., March 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- Rarely do we hear six-year-olds say, "When I grow up, I just want a job that pays the bills." Or "I don't have a dream. I figure, I'll take whatever life hands me." Kids know how to dream big. They want to be firemen, doctors, football players, and inventors. Sadly, life teaches them to be "realistic" and aim a little lower. As Source: WinePress Group

Revelatory New Book Uncovers Holy Covenant Name Contact: Promotional Services Department, 888-728-8467, pressreleases@authorhouse.com MEDIA ADVISORY, March 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- You may think that Dan Brown's "Da Vinci Code", "Angels and Demon's", and the newly released "The Lost Symbol" are great book's for entertainment. The Truth is even stranger, more thought provoking than fiction! "In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit", offer's the reade Source: Authorhouse

Contact: Abigail Davidson, Publicist, WinePress Publishing Group, 360-802-9758, abigail@winepressgroup.com ENUMCLAW, Wash., March 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- A former business professional and CPA releases his first book through WinePress Publishing titled, "It's OK to Fail the Test -- As Long as You Learn the Lesson!" (WinePress 2010) Diagnosed with cancer in 1997, David Craig was forced into early retirement and a return to values long since forsaken. As a cancer survivor, David writes Source: WinePress Group

Contact: Trisha Ramos, 1-800-437-1893 MEDIA ADVISORY, March 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- New Zealand born author, Ray Comfort (who lives in the United States) said, "I will be interested to see if the Professor once again reveals how afraid he is for people to read the Foreword, by telling them to rip it out--as he did in Canada recently." In November of 2009, Comfort gave away 170,000 copies of On the Origin of Species to students at 100 of America's top universities. His team will also Source: Living Waters Publications

ServiceU Waives Online Ticketing Fees to New Customers Through April 1, 2010 Contact: Lauren Hunter, 916-838-2184, lauren@laurenhunter.net MEDIA ADVISORY, March 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- During the holidays such as Christmas and Easter, many churches rely on special events larger and more frequent church services, holiday-themed performances, concerts and even art galleries to draw people in to their church as a form of outreach to the community. These events are wonderful tools to c Source: Lauren Hunter Public Relations

Contact: David Jones, 503-614-1500 KINGSTON, Jamaica, March 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- While major relief efforts have been dedicated to Haiti, the quiet neighboring island of Jamaica lies in wait for relief of another kind ... spiritual relief. The island is comparable in size to Connecticut and home of a variety of religions practiced by its nearly 3 million people, many of whom are in need of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Answering the invitation to bring the Gospel message, world eva Source: Luis Palau Association