Jessica Martinez

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  Feb 25, 2014

  Michigan Pastors Stand by Biblical View of Marriage as Lesbians Challenge Gay Marriage, Adoption Laws

  Michigan pastors representing about 1,000 churches gathered in Detroit on Monday to affirm their stance on marriage in light of a federal court trial that began Tuesday involving a lesbian couple who is seeking to reverse the state's gay marriage ban and adoption law.

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  Feb 25, 2014

  Baltimore Pastor Defends Partnering With City to Promote 1,700 Jobs in New Casino

  A Baltimore pastor is helping city leaders find qualified candidates within his congregation to fill 1,700 jobs available at a casino, despite the possible implications that can arise from Christians working in the gambling industry.

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  Feb 25, 2014

  Mars Hill Church Offers 3,500 Free Movie Tickets to 'Son of God' Pre-Screening

  Mars Hill Church will offer free screenings of the anticipated "Son of God" film on Thursday to thousands of non-churchgoers a day before it is released in theaters nationwide.

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  Feb 24, 2014

  Texas Megachurch Votes to Remain Affiliated With PCUSA Despite Theological 'Drifting'

  A prominent Texas congregation voted narrowly on Sunday to remain with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) after debating over theological differences and considering a switch over to another conservative evangelical denomination.

• Feb 22, 2014

  Why Church Numbers Matter: God Wants Both Quality and Quantity, Says Columnist

  The decline in church attendance among young adults and nonbelievers should motivate churches to care about their membership numbers. But oftentimes churches fail to realize that God wants quality and quantity, says a faith columnist.

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  Feb 20, 2014

  Venezuelans in US March Against Their Country's Violent, Corrupt Government

  Venezuelans living the U.S. have come together to support the student-led opposition in Caracas and other cities, calling on the government of President Nicolas Maduro to respect their right to peacefully protest.

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  Feb 20, 2014

  Genesis Carmona, Beauty Queen, Dies After Protests in Venezuela

  Genesis Carmona, a Venezuelan beauty queen and marketing student who was in a coma following a gunshot wound to the head, died Wednesday. She was shot during a peaceful demonstration amid the country's ongoing political turmoil.

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  Feb 20, 2014

  Tullian Tchividjian to Kick Off 3-Day Conference Focused on Message of Grace

  The Christian message of grace and love is planned as the focus of the Liberate 2014 conference led by Tullian Tchividjian, senior pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Florida and grandson of Billy Graham.

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  Feb 19, 2014

  Ky. Church Hopes to Attract Community Residents with Full-Service, 61,300-Square-Foot Gym

  A Kentucky congregation is taking on an unconventional approach to community outreach by building a recreational facility, with hopes to attract gym members that eventually become churchgoers.

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  Feb 19, 2014

  Federal Judges Hear Arguments on Ind. Church Cross Display Case

  A federal appeals court heard arguments Tuesday over an Indiana church's plan to display multiple, 6-foot tall crosses along their city's riverfront for a charity fundraiser.