Jessica Martinez

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  Apr 1, 2014

  Wis. Church to Honor Special Need, Mentally Disabled Students with Special Prom

  A Wisconsin church plans to create an unforgettable night for special needs students by hosting individuals with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Autism as honored guests at a prom next month.

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  Mar 31, 2014

  US Conference of Catholic Bishops to Hold Mass on US-Mexico Border to Pray for Immigration Reform

  A group from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee will walk along the Arizona-Mexico border Tuesday to remember the deaths of migrants in the U.S. desert and to pray for immigration reform.

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  Mar 31, 2014

  Virginia Megachurch Hires Senior Pastor Nearly a Year After Former Leader's Sex Scandal

  The Richmond Outreach Center announced that a youth pastor from Atlanta will lead the Virginia megachurch after nearly a year-long, nationwide search.

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  Mar 28, 2014

  Kay Warren Responds to Thousands Supporting Her 'Don't Tell Grievers to Move On' Message

  Kay Warren, wife of Pastor Rick Warren, was so overwhelmed by the thousands of supportive responses to her Facebook post under the headline, "Don't Tell Grievers to 'Move On," that she took nearly two weeks before responding.

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  Mar 28, 2014

  James Robison on World Vision's Gay Marriage Flap: We Must Not Confirm People in Their Sin

  World Vision's short-term approval to hire employees in same-sex marriages briefly put them at odds with biblical truths, says James Robison, founder and president of LIFE Outreach International.

• Mar 27, 2014

  'God's Not Dead' Actor Says His Opinions, Christian Beliefs Have Cost Him Jobs in Hollywood

  Kevin Sorbo, the actor who stars in the newly released "God's Not Dead" film, says he is on Hollywood's blacklist for simply having a conservative view on politics and social issues, which has ultimately cost him acting jobs.

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  Mar 25, 2014

  Dare 2 Share Ministry Aims to Build Generation of Youth Leaders Through Conference

  Dare 2 Share Ministries is bringing their touring youth conference to Washington, D.C. this week where thousands of teenagers are expected to converge for messages and breakout sessions based on the life of Daniel.

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  Mar 25, 2014

  Pastor of Former Youth Leader Sentenced to 15 Years for Sexual Abuse Breaks His Silence

  An Iowa pastor is speaking out for the first time after his church's former youth leader was sentenced to 15 years for sexual abuse Monday.

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  Mar 24, 2014

  Pastor Craig Gross Reviews Prescreening of 'Noah;' Urges Christians to View Film Before Judging

  Craig Gross, pastor of XXXChurch.com, took to his blog over the weekend to review the film "Noah" amid the tension stirred by Christians who say the movie, set to be released March 28, strays away from an accurate biblical portrayal.

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  Mar 24, 2014

  Author Attempts to Change the Church's View on Mental Illness, the 'No-Casserole' Illness

  More churches should view mental illness as a ministry opportunity even though many Christians believe they are not qualified to help, says Amy Simpson, author of 'Troubled Minds: Mental Illness and the Church's Mission.' As it stands now inside the Church, mental illness gets a much different response than any other illness.