Alex Murashko

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• Mar 1, 2013

  NRB 2013 Convention: Nick Vujicic Among Speakers at National Religious Broadcasters 4-Day Event

  Motivational speaker, author and ministry leader Nick Vujicic is one of several well-known Christian leaders that will be speaking at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) 2013 Convention & Exposition in Nashville. The four-day event that begins this Saturday is the largest nationally and internationally recognized gathering dedicated to the field of Christian communications.

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  Mar 1, 2013

  InterVarsity to File Brief on Attempts to Restrict Religious Liberties at Universities

  Leaders at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship look forward to submitting statements to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights about incidents where universities have attempted to restrict the religious liberties of student groups in the name of non-discrimination, the organization said Thursday.

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  Feb 28, 2013

  Interview: Social Entrepreneur on Homeless Neighbor, Excessive Generosity

  Jeff Shinabarger, 33, is a social entrepreneur and experience designer. By his work as the co-founder of the Q event, and as the creative director for the highly successful leadership conference Catalyst for almost a decade, it's easy to see why he qualifies for just such designations. He is also the founder of GiftCardGiver.com and Plywood People, an innovative community addressing social needs through creative services.

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  Feb 27, 2013

  Rick Warren to Host Exclusive Preview of 'The Bible' TV Series, Launch 5-Week Study

  Best-selling author and pastor Rick Warren plans to give an exclusive preview and behind-the-scenes look at the production of "The Bible" TV series, created by Mark Burnett and his wife, Roma Downey, during a live webcast on Saturday. The event comes one day before the much-anticipated first episode premieres on the History Channel this Sunday.

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  Feb 26, 2013

  Christians Recruited to Battle Atheists on Facebook by Evangelist Ray Comfort

  Evangelist Ray Comfort says he's deluged with so many questions and comments from atheists on his Facebook page that he's decided to recruit Christians to join the online conversation between hundreds if not thousands of people.

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  Feb 25, 2013

  Academy Awards Viewing Party at Church Draws Christians Looking to Impact Hollywood

  More than 400 guests attended an Academy Awards show viewing party co-hosted by a collaboration of more than a half-dozen different Christian-based ministries at Bel Air Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening. All the ministries are focused on helping believers make an impact through their work in the entertainment industry – especially in the tough arena of Hollywood.

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  Feb 23, 2013

  Should Single People Be Eligible to Lead a Church?

  As a single and divorced man, it took Pastor Duke Taber eight years and more than 185 rejection letters before finding a congregation that would consider him as leader of their church. Even after three years as the lead pastor of a small church in Pine Haven, Wyo., Taber said he still gets his "feathers ruffled" when someone attaches a stigma about singles.

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  Feb 22, 2013

  BGEA Equips Kids to Walk With God, Be Disciple of Jesus

  The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has launched an initiative aimed at helping children grow in their faith and share their beliefs during a current social climate in which youth face a lot of opposition, says a training director for the group.

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  Feb 21, 2013

  Tim Tebow Cancels Appearance at Jeffress' First Baptist Church

  Evangelistic athlete Tim Tebow announced on Thursday that he has canceled his scheduled appearance to talk at First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, led by Pastor Robert Jeffress, whom some media are decrying as "anti-gay."

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  Feb 21, 2013

  Howard Hendricks (1924-2013): Christian Leaders Remember 'Prof' as Mentor, Friend

  Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) professor Howard Hendricks, who was considered a mentor and friend of many of today's prominent Christian leaders, died early Wednesday morning after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 88.