Jessica Martinez

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  Mar 21, 2014

  Pastor Perry Noble Gets Candid About Struggle With Depression in New Book 'Overwhelmed' (INTERVIEW)

  Pastor Perry Noble admits that he used to believe mental illness could only be dealt with through prayer and Scripture until he experienced anxiety and depression firsthand in 2008.

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  Mar 20, 2014

  Pa. Pastor Supports Legalization of Medical Marijuana for Epileptic Church Member

  A Pennsylvania pastor supports the legalization of medical marijuana that could benefit one of his church members by significantly reducing the multiple seizures she suffers every day.

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  Mar 20, 2014

  Transitioning Church to Become Multicultural is Difficult Process, Says Texas Pastor

  Transitioning a monocultural church into a multicultural congregation has its challenges and in order to bring on Hispanics in particular, church leaders should prepare for a process that will entail positive and negative changes, advises a teaching pastor at Fielder Church in Arlington, Texas.

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  Mar 19, 2014

  Undocumented Woman Who Sought Refuge in Chicago Church Re-Enters US, Asks for Asylum

  Elvira Arellano, an undocumented Mexican woman who crossed into the United States Tuesday, is asking the government for asylum on humanitarian grounds after she was deported in 2007.

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  Mar 19, 2014

  In Treating Mental Anguish Let's Not Forget Worshiping God, Says Pastor

  Pastors such as Shane Idleman of the Westside Christian Fellowship Church in Lancaster, Calif., are calling on Christians to take a more holistic approach to mental illness and not dismiss the problem as solely a spiritual one.

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  Mar 18, 2014

  Top 10 Fittest Christian Leaders List Includes Joel Osteen, Rick Warren

  Samir Becic, a world renowned fitness trainer and volunteer who leads health classes at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church, has compiled a list of the 10 fittest Christian leaders in the country who balance their spiritual lives along with health and proper nutrition.

• Mar 18, 2014

  Florida Church Offers Drive-Thru Prayer Service for Commuters on the Go

  A Florida church is now offering drive-thru prayer service for its community as a way to fulfill busy commuter's spiritual needs on the go.

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  Mar 17, 2014

  Christian Organization Aims to Bridge Gap Between Baby Boomers and Millennials in the Workplace

  An Ohio-based Christian organization aims to bridge the gap that divides older folks from their much younger colleagues in the workplace with a new program designed to eliminate misconceptions between the two generations while providing career mentorship.

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  Mar 15, 2014

  Christian Singer Begins Stripper Outreach Ministry in Indianapolis

  An Indianapolis musician and speaker has extended her outreach ministry into strip clubs throughout the city where she engages in conversation with strippers and shares the message of redemption and love.

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  Mar 13, 2014

  Max Lucado, Robert Griffin III, Duck Dynasty Duo to Headline 'Wildfire' Men's Conference

  A two-day event featuring workshops, exhibits and fun around outdoor activities and extreme sports will be headlined by prominent Christian leaders to offer men a weekend of entertainment and faith focused teachings.