Jessica Martinez

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  Apr 17, 2014

  Former Lesbian Turned Christian to Advise Hispanic Pastors on LGBT Issues at First Una Voz (One Voice) Conference

  Janet Boynes, a former lesbian turned Christian author and public speaker is set to address a crowd of Hispanic evangelical pastors at the Una Voz (One Voice) convention in San Diego later this month where she will discuss the church's response to LGBT issues.

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  Apr 17, 2014

  Calif. Pastor Suggests Christians Focus on the Cross in Celebration of Easter

  Pastor Shane Idleman of Westside Christian Fellowship Church, advises Christians to celebrate the power of the cross this Easter instead of focusing on the pagan aspects of the holiday.

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  Apr 16, 2014

  Samuel Rodriguez Hopes to Meld Visions of Billy Graham, Martin Luther King Jr. at First 'Una Voz' (One Voice) Con

  A group of renowned Christian leaders led by National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference President Rev. Samuel Rodriguez plan to meet at the first 'Una Voz' (One Voice) conference in San Diego later this month to address issues most important to the Latino evangelical community.

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  Apr 15, 2014

  Southern Baptist Pastors Hope to Revitalize Hundreds of Churches in Decline

  About 800 to 1,000 Southern Baptist congregations cease to exist annually, largely due to a stagnant vision among the leadership and lack of impact within their communities, says a church planting director. However, church leaders say the closures are often the symptom of a greater problem.

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  Apr 10, 2014

  Churches Fall Short on Developing Evangelical Culture Within Congregations, Says Pastor Dave Bruskas

  The church needs to focus on creating a gospel-centered evangelistic culture rather than just claiming to be evangelical, says Dave Bruskas, teaching pastor and executive elder at Mars Hill Church.

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  Apr 8, 2014

  'Love Idol' Author Shares Her Story on Letting Go of Approval Addiction

  In her new book, "Love Idol," former journalist Jennifer Dukes Lee shares how she transitioned from seeking approval from other people to realizing that God's love is all the validation she needs.

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  Apr 7, 2014

  Samaritan's Purse Partners with Liberian Government to Stop Spread of Ebola Virus

  International relief organization Samaritan's Purse is responding to an Ebola outbreak in Liberia by providing emergency medical supplies and conducting awareness campaigns.

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  Apr 4, 2014

  Latino Evangelical Leaders Disappointed With 'Absolutely Unnecessary' NYC Ban on Worship Services in Public Schools

  Hispanic evangelical leaders are speaking out after a federal appeals court ruled that New York City has a constitutional right to bar religious groups from using public schools for worship services after hours.

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  Apr 2, 2014

  Catalyst West to Feature Francis Chan; Christian Leaders Aim to Change the World

  Catalyst West conference, an annual event that draws thousands of young Christian leaders, kicked off Wednesday for a three-day leadership gathering aimed to cultivate people as catalysts for change.

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  Apr 2, 2014

  North Carolina Pastor Determined to Fulfill Top 10 Wish List for Boy Battling Brain Cancer

  A North Carolina pastor is rallying support from his church and community to grant a boy's top 10 wishes after being diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer a few weeks ago.