Alex Murashko

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  Apr 8, 2014

  Is Bob Coy's Resignation as Result of Moral Failing Part of an Epidemic Among Pastors?

  Christian leaders across the nation reacted in shock at the news over the weekend that Pastor Bob Coy, founder and leader of the 20,000-member Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale in Florida resigned because of what his church described as a moral failure. Some observers are calling the church's loss of its pastor part of an epidemic that needs to be guarded against.

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  Apr 4, 2014

  Phil Wickham Cancels Catalyst West Performance, Concerts Because of Vocal Cord Irregularity

  Recording artist and worship leader Phil Wickham had to cancel his performance at Catalyst West and additional concerts it was announced at the event Thursday evening because of a vocal cord irregularity most likely caused from overuse.

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  Apr 4, 2014

  Catalyst West: Francis Chan Admits to Struggle With Insecurity; Asks God to Lead His Words on Stage

  Popular author and speaker Francis Chan admitted before 3,500 Christian leaders attending the Catalyst West conference this week that he would do better not caring what people thought about what he would say during his time on stage, and solely rely on God to guide his speech.

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  Mar 31, 2014

  Noah Movie: Top 5 Blogs Reviewing Darren Aronofsky's Film

  What now seems like it was just a trickle of opinion leading into the opening of the Noah movie over the weekend became a flood of viewpoints from all over the websphere on Monday, including blog posts that dissected every nuance of the Darren Aronofsky film.

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  Mar 29, 2014

  Saddleback Church Hosts Historic Gathering on Mental Health and the Church

  A historic, first-time gathering of leaders from both the evangelical and Catholic communities met on Friday to discuss the importance of churches working together to address critical mental health issues.

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  Mar 27, 2014

  Charges Against Mark Driscoll and Mars Hill Church Executive Elders 'Non-Disqualifying,' Says Advisory Board

  Nearly a year after a now former elder filed charges of mistreatment against Pastor Mark Driscoll and other leaders at Mars Hill Church, a board of advisors and accountability for the church said the charges were determined to be non-disqualifying. At the same time, the church has taken the charges seriously and "corrective actions" have been taken.

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  Mar 27, 2014

  Study Analysis: 6 Reasons Why Only 2 in 10 Millennials Believe Church Attendance Is Important

  Millennials are a different breed when it comes to priorities, a Biola University dean said when a study released this week showed that only two in 10 people under 30 years of age believe church attendance is important. More than one-third of Millennial young adults (35 percent) take an anti-church stance.

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  Mar 25, 2014

  Christian Leaders Shocked, Grieved by World Vision's Decision to Hire Employees in Same-Sex Marriages

  Christian leaders such as evangelist Franklin Graham and Russell D. Moore, who is president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, expressed outrage that Christian relief organization World Vision announced it would hire employees in same-sex marriages on Monday.

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  Mar 24, 2014

  KP Yohannan: 'Veil of Tears' Tells Untold Stories of Millions of Suffering Women in South Asia

  "Veil of Tears," a riveting documentary from Gospel for Asia that is yet to be released, tells the untold stories of millions of women in South Asia who face oppression simply because of their gender. Dr. K. P. Yohannan, founder and international director of GFA, said the film not only shows the intense suffering, but the hope these women can find when they understand that they are valued in the eyes of God.

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  Mar 22, 2014

  David Platt: Young Evangelicals Passionate About Poor, Enslaved but Strangely Quiet on Abortion, Same-Sex Marriage

  While applauding young evangelicals who have taken up causes such as opposition to injustice regarding the poor, the orphaned, and the enslaved, and who have helped increased awareness of such issues as sex trafficking and world starvation, Pastor David Platt said he is concerned about the lack of enthusiasm among some Christians on other issues like abortion and same-sex marriage.