September (Web-only) 2000

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The Christian Web site has cut nine employees from its staff, and is relocating its music channel offices from Nashville, heart of the Christian music industry, to the company's main offices in Chantilly, Virginia. "Although a few of the displaced Nashville employees were given the opportunity to relocate to Virginia, reports CCM Update, "an insider said it's not likely any will do so, leaving the actual management of the music channel unclear." Neal Joseph, vice president/general manager of Crosswalk.com's entertainment area, quit in July and has not been replaced. The company's Chief Operating Officer quit last week. Here's a telling paragraph from the CCM Update article, noting that Crosswalk isn't the only site with troubles: "Crosswalk competitors—though they came later to the game—have also struggled. In July, ichristian.com was sold to Christian Book Distributors after struggling financially. OnePlace.com has announced layoffs over the past two months and, according to an inside source, ibelieve.com recently laid off a dozen employees and is soliciting extra investors. Musicforce wrestles with its identity as its parent company, Gaylord Entertainment, continues to vocalize its disappointment in former CEO Terry London's Internet acquisitions."

The Tallahassee lawyer says he will continue Family Research Council's pushes against abortion and taxes, but wants to add emphasis on issues like adoption (he and his wife are adoptive parents), health care, elderly care, and judicial activism. He tells The Washington Times he was recommended for the position by Charles Colson. ...