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Charisma

Marcus Yoars, who has served as editor of Ministry Today for the last three years, is only the third editor of Charisma in the magazine’s 35-year history of reaching the charismatic/Pentecostal/Spirit-filled community. Yoars, 34, has been in the publishing industry for more than 15 years, including serving as an editor for Thomas Nelson, LifeWay and Focus on the Family. Born and raised on the missionary field in Hong Kong, he is a graduate of Auburn University.

World magazine has named veteran journalist and businessman Warren Cole Smith to be the publication's associate publisher.  In this newly created role, Smith will be responsible for public relations and development for the magazine.

Just Between Us, a Christian women's magazine edited by Jill Briscoe, recently launched its new Web site, but a letter to supporters from Briscoe said the ministry remains committed to print.

"We don't want to forget about the magazine -- which continues to be used in mighty ways as ministry leaders around the world desire to use the content by translating it into their native languages so it can be distributed to women who would otherwise go without spiritual encouragement," Briscoe wrote.

"Along with the economy, the publishing industry has been hit extremely hard," she continued. "Sadly, several big Christian magazines have closed their doors this past year, and we are one of the few left for Christian women. Even though we are feeling the effects, we continue to hear from women all over who want a printed magazine -- women who cannot get all of their encouragement from a web-only magazine. And the magazine has a unique reach and purpose all its own. Many, especially missionaries, tell us this magazine in its printed form is their lifeline."

Despite speculation that mailers could face a 2 percent to 3 percent rate increase next May, the U.S. Postal Service has signaled that rates are likely to remain unchanged.