Jessica Martinez

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  Jul 16, 2014

  San Diego Megachurch Pastor: God Is Breaking Societal Rules by Using Latinos

  Cornerstone Church in San Diego, California is the largest congregation led by a Latino pastor in the city's history. But the pastor, Sergio de la Mora, a second generation Mexican-American, says it is the church's message, not demographic, that attracts people to the church's several campuses throughout Southern California and Mexico.

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  Jul 15, 2014

  'Kimye' Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr., Chad Veach Credit Jesus' Relevant Message for Their Platform

  Their names may not immediately ring a bell but a group of 30-something-year-old church leaders are spiritual mentors to some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Two of these pastors of the rich and famous are Rich Wilkerson Jr., who officiated Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's wedding, and Chad Veach, known for his young adult's ministry and whose senior pastor, Judah Smith, mentors Justin Bieber.

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  Jul 14, 2014

  Hip Hop Artist: Young Adults Attracted to Authentic Christian Leaders; Church Lagging Behind in Art World

  Rapper and spoken word artist Propaganda says current church leaders demonstrate their authenticity in ways that preachers of previous generations never did, and are beginning to attract a wave of young unbelievers in the process.

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  Jul 9, 2014

  Poll: Majority of Americans Say Religion Is Answer to Today's Problems

  A new Gallup poll revealed that a small percentage of Americans consider religion old fashioned while the majority of Americans think it can actually solve today's world problems.

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  Jul 8, 2014

  Man Who Took Religious 'Vow of Poverty' Wins $259.8 Million Powerball Jackpot

  A Tennessee man who took a vow of poverty as part of his membership with a religious organization, claimed the largest lottery prize in the state's history, worth $259.8 million, last Thursday.

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  Jul 8, 2014

  Mars Hill Pastor: Most Fatherless Men Lack Preparation in Money, Sex, Power

  Men who lack an affectionate father-son relationship tend to spiral emotionally, spiritually, and financially for years, says Mars Hill teaching pastor Dave Bruskas.

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  Jul 4, 2014

  Should This Pastor Be Deported? Church Rallies Behind NC Preacher Who Lied About Drug Felony

  A North Carolina pastor is facing deportation for the second time over allegations that he lied by omission to authorities regarding a previous drug conviction, and now his church is rallying behind him in an effort save him.

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  Jul 4, 2014

  Carl Lentz on Hillsong Church's Humble Past, Meaning of 'Chasing the Shepherd'

  Hillsong Church's global success and notoriety is due to lead pastors Brian and Bobby Houston maintaining their focus on God as their shepherd throughout their nearly 30 years in ministry, says Hillsong New York City pastor Carl Lentz.

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  Jul 4, 2014

  Tennessee Megachurch Plans $15 million Retirement Center for Church Members

  Senior citizens in Madison, Tennessee, will have the opportunity to spend their retirement years at a church campus now that a local megachurch is in the process of building a $15 million retirement home.

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  Jul 2, 2014

  Jefferson Bethke: Some Modern Churches Are Like Arrogant Hipster Coffee Shops

  Young, modern churches are much like independent coffee shops in that they tend to forget who they are serving and lack the humility of traditional establishments that came before them, says Christian author and spoken-word artist Jefferson Bethke.