Beverly Ridge Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses

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 …

How Jehovah’s Witnesses and Shunning Contributed to a Triple Murder-Suicide

The practice of turning former believers into outcasts is just cruel.

How shunned Jehovah's Witness mom killed her entire family

She made a video of herself saying that she was "broken" and that she didn't want to burden her family.

What Serena Williams Has Said About Being a Jehovah's Witness

Ahead of the U.S. Open this week, Serena Williams said she won't celebrate her daughter's first birthday because she's a Jehovah's Witness

4 Ways to Balance Leading the Church and Loving the Community

How do we both lead our church and love our community well? And how does this calling inform a church leader's priorities and daily schedule?

Why I’m Coming Out as a Christian

I’m not scared that non-believers will make me feel like an outcast. I’m scared that Christians will.

10 Ways to Be a Welcoming Church to Those With Special Needs

For those willing to welcome those with special needs, how can today’s churches better serve these families? One parent shares some tips.

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.

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...

17 Facts About Jehovah's Witnesses

They're going to ring your doorbell. Who are they and what are they selling?

Are We Buying What ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ Is Selling?

Well, not the wildly expensive homes. But the intergenerational realtor drama, maybe!

What movies were these Beverly Hillbillies actors in?

Let's see how well you know the hillbillies outside their classic characters.

How Blue Ridge supports adult learners

Adult learners have many competing priorities that take up their time. It can be a true juggling act to add college into the mix.

Health & Wellness Manager

Do you have a passion for fitness and the organizational skills to manage multiple schedules and projects? Are you looking for an...

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center

"Passion is what ultimately motivates change... it is lifted from the earth<br>itself by the muddy hands of the young; it travels along grass-stained sleeves<br>to the heart.” - Richard LouvWolf<br>Ridge creates a passion for the natural world in the 14,000 young people that<br>come here each year. They are awed by all they touch and<br>see in the natural world that surrounds them. They have adventures and learn<br>about themselves. They form new bonds with classmates and teachers, the individuals and…

What's With These Ridges In My Fingernails?

Fingernails seem so unimportant. They don’t seem to serve as anything more than a sign of affluence or working hard. And yet, fingernails may well hold some key evidence which points to the presence of several health conditions that should be investigated. Your fingernails are essentially excess proteins which are expressed through your fingers, so …

How well do you know the character Granny from The Beverly Hillbillies?

Beverly Hills wasn't ready for Granny, but let's see if you're ready for this quiz.

So *This* Is Why Your Nails Have Those Ridges and Lines

Are these guest stars visiting the Addams Family or the Beverly Hillbillies?

What It Really Means When You Have Ridges on Your Nails