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==Overview== |
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==Extent of Activities== |
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| ⚫ | The Christian Embassy was started in 1974 by [[Bill Bright]], founder of [[Campus Crusade for Christ]], and then-congressman for [[Arizona]] [[John Bertrand Conlan|John Conlan]], in order to serve as a spiritual resource to leaders working in Congress, the Executive Branch, and the diplomatic community. |
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The Christian Embassy runs a number of offices in cities around the world, including [[Washington D.C.]] and [[New York City]]. It is a [[Christian]] ministry, a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit company, and its [[United Nations]] office is a recognized [[Non-Governmental Organization]]. |
The Christian Embassy runs a number of offices in cities around the world, including [[Washington D.C.]] and [[New York City]]. It is a [[Christian]] ministry, a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit company, and its [[United Nations]] office is a recognized [[Non-Governmental Organization]]. |
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The Christian Embassy involved seven military officers -- including four generals -- in a promotional video filmed, in part, inside the Pentagon. The evangelist group was allowed access for weeks inside the Pentagon. Even former Acting Secretary of the Air Force Pete Geren appeared in this promotional video. |
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An inquiry is being considered whether the seven Army and Air Force officers violated regulations by appearing in uniform in the promotional video for the evangelical Christian organization. |
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==History== |
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| ⚫ | The Christian Embassy was started in 1974 by [[Bill Bright]], founder of [[Campus Crusade for Christ]], and then-congressman for [[Arizona]] [[John Bertrand Conlan|John Conlan]], in order to serve as a spiritual resource to leaders working in Congress, the Executive Branch, and the diplomatic community. |
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==Timeline== |
==Timeline== |
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<ref>[http://www.christianembassyun.org/history Christian Embassy UN office - history |
<ref>[http://www.christianembassyun.org/history Christian Embassy UN office - history]</ref> |
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*[[1975]] - Founded in Washington D.C. |
*[[1975]] - Founded in Washington D.C. |
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*[[1980]] - Opened United Nations office |
*[[1980]] - Opened United Nations office |
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*[[1990]] - UN office officially accredited as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). |
*[[1990]] - UN office officially accredited as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). |
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*[[2006]] - Washington D.C. office brought into public eye over controversy regarding a promotional video shot with several promininent military officers in uniform in the Pentagon. |
*[[2006]] - Washington D.C. office brought into public eye over controversy regarding a promotional video shot with several promininent military officers in uniform in the Pentagon. |
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==Pentagon Promotional Video Controversy== |
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The Christian Embassy involved seven military officers, including former Acting Secretary of the Air Force Pete Geren, in a promotional video partially filmed inside the Pentagon over a period of weeks. An inquiry is being considered whether the seven Army and Air Force officers violated regulations by appearing in uniform in the promotional video for the evangelical Christian organization. <ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/10/AR2006121000883.html Inquiry Sought Over Evangelical Video] by [[Alan Cooperman]], [[Washington Post]]</ref><ref>[http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-aslan22aug22,0,4674900.story?coll=la-opinion-center Not so fast, Christian soldiers]</ref> |
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==Links== |
==Links== |
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Revision as of 00:54, 5 September 2007
The Christian Embassy is an evangelical organization affililated with Campus Crusade for Christ. Like its parent organization, Christian Embassy describes itself as non-political and interdenominational.
Mission Statement
The Christian Embassy website, describes its mission this way,
"We believe that the workplace offers endless opportunities for people to explore and apply what they believe to what they do for a living. We provide safe places and practical resources to help national and international leaders working in D.C., their spouses and staffs integrate their faith and their work."
Overview
The Christian Embassy was started in 1974 by Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ, and then-congressman for Arizona John Conlan, in order to serve as a spiritual resource to leaders working in Congress, the Executive Branch, and the diplomatic community.
The Christian Embassy runs a number of offices in cities around the world, including Washington D.C. and New York City. It is a Christian ministry, a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit company, and its United Nations office is a recognized Non-Governmental Organization.
Timeline
- 1975 - Founded in Washington D.C.
- 1980 - Opened United Nations office
- 1985 - First annual International Prayer Breakfast on the Opening Day of the United Nations General Assembly
- 1990 - UN office officially accredited as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).
- 2006 - Washington D.C. office brought into public eye over controversy regarding a promotional video shot with several promininent military officers in uniform in the Pentagon.
Pentagon Promotional Video Controversy
The Christian Embassy involved seven military officers, including former Acting Secretary of the Air Force Pete Geren, in a promotional video partially filmed inside the Pentagon over a period of weeks. An inquiry is being considered whether the seven Army and Air Force officers violated regulations by appearing in uniform in the promotional video for the evangelical Christian organization. [2][3]