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Pastors Shift Church Focus from Big to Reproductive
More than 1,800 church planting beginners and veterans are gathered in Orlando, Fla., at a time when church growth is not just about being big.
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Pastor: Christians Need to Reach Out to Troubled Immigrants
The thoughts of Seung Hui Cho, exposed on videos sent to NBC News, were never unfamiliar with me, said a pastor whose immigrant life experience was like that of the gunman.
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Churches Urged to Pray, Avoid 'Evil' Message on Sunday
It's the first Sunday since the nation witnessed the worst shooting rampage in U.S. history and some churches will be without a member whose life was lost at Virginia Tech.
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Breakaway Anglicans Ask Court to Dismiss Episcopal Church's Property Suit
A month after calling for dismissal of the state diocese's lawsuit over property rights, breakaway Anglican churches filed their responses to the national church's suit asking the court for its dism
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Evangelical Lutherans Make Progress Toward 10 Percent People of Color
The report comes as ELCA's head, the Rev. Mark S. Hanson urges more diversity in age and ethnic groups in a church that is predominantly white. While stating that racism remains a problem in the chur
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Is 'The Last Supper' worth watching? Audience and critics weigh in
Faith-based films often receive mixed reactions, and The Last Supper is no exception. The movie attempts to bring a fresh perspective to one of the most iconic moments in Christian history, but does it succeed? Some reviews from critics and audiences provide insight into its strengths and shortcomings.
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‘Duck Dynasty’ family faces health challenges: Phil Robertson’s alzheimer’s battle and Miss Kay’s injury
The Duck Dynasty family is leaning on faith as they navigate serious health struggles affecting both Phil and Miss Kay Robertson. While Phil, the Robertson patriarch, is facing Alzheimer’s disease, his wife, Miss Kay, recently suffered a severe leg injury from a fall.
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Massacres in Syria: Over 1,000 dead, including Christians and Alawites
Syria’s coastal regions have been devastated by a series of massacres, with reports indicating that over 1,000 people—many from Christian and Alawite communities—have been killed in brutal attacks. Entire families have been wiped out, and survivors are fleeing in search of safety as sectarian violence escalates.
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Kim Sae-ron and Wheesung: The tragic irony of Korean society and the principles of happiness
Not long ago, the media was in an uproar over actress Kim Sae-ron’s passing. Just months before, the same people who had relentlessly criticized her for her DUI incident were now expressing sympathy, saying, "The world was too harsh on her." The irony is impossible to ignore.
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Newsboys move forward as a quartet after Michael Tait’s departure
After more than a decade as the lead singer of the Newsboys, Michael Tait has officially parted ways with the band, marking a significant shift in the Christian rock group’s lineup. The remaining members—Jeff Frankenstein, Jody Davis, Duncan Phillips, and Adam Agee—have assured fans that they will continue forward, embracing a new season of music and ministry.
