Jessica Martinez

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  Jun 5, 2014

  So. Baptists to Plant Churches in D.C. Area With Goal of Reaching 6 Million People

  The Southern Baptist Convention's North American Mission Board will focus part of its efforts on planting churches in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, with the aim of reaching nearly six million people.

• Jun 4, 2014

  Beyonce's Pastor Defends Her Against Christian Critics

  Beyoncé Knowles' pastor, Rudy Rasmus, defended the singer against Christian critics who have scrutinized her explicit lyrics and videos from her latest album.

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  Jun 3, 2014

  Tennessee Night Club Partners with Christian Church for Worship Services

  The owner of a night club in Knoxville, Tennessee, has partnered with a local pastor to open the venue's doors for worship services once a month in an effort to give attendees the opportunity to hear the Gospel in a casual environment.

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  Jun 2, 2014

  Pastor Mark Batterson Talks Power of a Single Prayer During Christian Conference for Hispanic Pastors

  The power of a single prayer is often underestimated, Pastor Mark Batterson of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., said during LiderVision, a Christian leadership conference for Hispanic pastors.

• May 30, 2014

  Ex-Southern Baptist Church to Host Same-Sex Wedding Ceremonies in Kentucky Where it's Illegal

  An ex-Southern Baptist church in rural Kentucky will perform same-sex wedding ceremonies despite gay marriage being illegal in the state.

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  May 29, 2014

  Georgia Church Helps Student Members Receive $4.3 Million in College Scholarships

  A Georgia church helped 50 of its recent high school graduates earn $4.3 million in scholarships by mentoring and providing guidance to the students through their education ministry.

• May 29, 2014

  Southern Baptist Report Shows Decline in Membership, Attendance for 7th Year in a Row

  The membership of the Southern Baptist Convention has declined among their churches for the seventh straight year, according to a LifeWay Christian Resources annual report.

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  May 29, 2014

  Ex-Megachurch Pentecostal Minister Who Says There's No Hell to Reportedly Be Played by Jeffrey Wright in Biopic

  Carlton Pearson, a former Pentecostal minister turned all-inclusive gospel preacher, is having a movie made based on his life that will showcase how he shifted his perspective from teaching the scripture's truth to preaching that hell does not exist.

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  May 29, 2014

  Florida Pastor: Churches Must Minister to a Multicultural Society; It's No Longer Simply an 'Option'

  If churches want to stay relevant, they need to analyze the demographic makeup of their youth ministry to see if it resembles the diversity of their communities, says a Florida-based youth pastor.

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  May 27, 2014

  California Shooter's Father Is Known for Directing Film About God

  The father of Elliot Rodger, who police say is the man responsible for killing six people in Santa Barbara, California, last week, is known for his film work within Hollywood and for directing a documentary about God in 2009.