Jessica Martinez

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  Oct 16, 2014

  30-Y-O Missionary Preaches to Thousands Hoping to Change Very Foundation of Countries

  A 30-year-old missionary thinks big when he does evangelism – so big that it can sometimes require 2,000 missionaries and tens of thousands of people hearing the Gospel at a time.

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  Oct 14, 2014

  Deacons File Lawsuit Against AIDS-Infected Pastor After He Admitted Having Sex with Church Members, Abusing Drugs, Stealing Funds

  An Alabama congregation filed a lawsuit against their pastor after he confessed to abusing drugs, misusing funds and having sex with women of the church all while he knowingly had AIDS.

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  Oct 12, 2014

  Rick Warren Warns Church Planters on Following Trends, Focusing on Growth Over Quality

  In order to last in ministry, church planters need to adhere by certain guidelines that change the mold of how they build their church structure, said Pastor Rick Warren during the Exponential West conference.

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  Oct 10, 2014

  Tim Keller Talks Evangelism; Says Preachers Need to Persuade, Relate to Nonbelievers

  Nonbelievers who hear the Gospel are either convicted or turn away from the church based on the evangelistic methods they are exposed to, said Tim Keller, founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City.

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  Oct 9, 2014

  Craig Groeschel at Exponential West: Church Planters Have a Choice to be Self Reliant or Spirit Empowered

  Pastor Craig Groeschel discussed the importance of moving from a self-reliant style of leadership to one of being empowered by the Holy Spirit during the Exponential West conference at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, on Wednesday.

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  Oct 8, 2014

  Megachurch Pastor Sergio de la Mora Talks Church Planting, Growing Congregation After Risking Reputation, Resources

  Church planting is successful when a planter knows their community's needs and is willing to risk their reputation and resources, said Pastor Sergio de la Mora of San Diego's Cornerstone Church, during an Exponential Conference live webcast on Wednesday.

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  Oct 8, 2014

  New York Pastor Encourages Community to Be 'Snitches' in Crime Investigations

  A New York pastor launched an "I Am a Snitch" campaign Sunday aimed at encouraging his Buffalo community members to report crimes to police despite the stigma attached to individuals who "snitch."

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  Oct 7, 2014

  Christian Youth Leaders Must Teach Apologetics to Show Believing in Jesus is Not Blind Faith, Says Student Pastor

  Christian youth leaders need to teach teenagers and young adults the basics of apologetics in order to be able to defend their faith in a logical manner, says student pastor and writer Benjer McVeigh.

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  Oct 6, 2014

  Restaurant Owner Lets Diners Name Meal Prices, Says It's an Act of Faith

  A North Carolina business owner is eliminating food prices from her restaurant's menu and is letting customers choose what they want to pay. She's even allowing some customers to dine without paying a penny toward their meals.

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  Oct 4, 2014

  Ex Porn Addict and Minister: 5 Reasons Pastors Are More Vulnerable to Sexual Temptation

  Pastors are not immune to sexual temptation, in fact, their positions as ministers place them right in the path of danger, says Christian writer Jeff Fisher.