Jessica Martinez

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  Feb 4, 2014

  Pastor Mark Batterson: 'A Church That Stays Within Its Four Walls is Not a Church at All'

  Mark Batterson, lead pastor of D.C.-based National Community Church spoke recently about the importance for Christians to live out their faith beyond simply church attendance.

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  Feb 1, 2014

  Salvadoran Presidential Candidate Meets With Evangelical Leaders to Discuss Faith-Based Political Agenda

  Antonio Saca, former president of El Salvador and current presidential candidate, met with members of the country's National Union of Evangelical Pastors this week to share his Christian-centered political agenda he hopes to implement if re-elected.

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  Jan 31, 2014

  Southern Baptist Convention's ERLC to Host Summit About Human Sexuality and the Gospel

  The Southern Baptist Convention plans to host a summit about human sexuality and its relation to the Gospel in order to equip pastors and church leaders to speak about related issues within their own congregations.

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  Jan 30, 2014

  Yeezianity Founder Clarifies Motive Behind New Religion; Says Kanye West Figure 'Not as Good as Jesus' (Interview)

  Brian Liebman, the man behind "Yeezianity," wants to clear up the misunderstanding behind his newly founded religion and make it known that his purpose is to establish faith in humanity and not to elevate Kanye West to the stature of Jesus Christ.

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  Jan 30, 2014

  Texas Man Sues School District for Refusing to Display Ad of Jesus Covered in Tattoos

  A civil rights lawsuit was filed in federal court earlier this week by the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) on behalf of a Lubbock, Texas, man who's accusing the city's largest school district of allegedly violating his right of free speech after they refused to display an ad showing a tattooed Jesus on a jumbotron during high school football games.

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  Jan 30, 2014

  The Church Should Not Dismiss Millennials as Selfish, Says Ministry Director at Redeemer NYC

  Twentysomethings are eager to create change in an era led by technological advances and a struggling economy. However, the church doesn't seem to engage them, says the executive director of the Center for Faith and Work at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City.

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  Jan 30, 2014

  David Platt Asks If Women Can Serve As Deacons within Church

  Women can serve in deacon and leadership roles within the church, according to the Bible, says David Platt, pastor of The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Ala., who recently addressed the controversial topic in a sermon.

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  Jan 28, 2014

  Interview: Author Explains How Women Can Measure True Success

  A range of differing roles are available to women, whether they are work- or home-related. However, the church oftentimes advocates a "one-size-fits-all" model which makes them believe they have to adhere to a specific prototype, says Carolyn McCulley, author of The Measure of Success: Uncovering the Biblical Perspective on Women, Work and the Home.

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  Jan 28, 2014

  Wash. Church Creates Funny Video Declaring Seattle Seahawks' Victory Ahead of Super Bowl

  Eastlake Community Church in Kirkland, Wash., released a comical video featuring their pastor and church members celebrating the Seattle Seahawks' trip to the upcoming Super Bowl XLVII following their win over the San Francisco 49ers last Sunday.

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  Jan 28, 2014

  Singer Sinéad O'Connor: To Me, Music Is the Holy Spirit

  Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor recently revealed how her negative life experiences have shaped her spiritual journey and have defined her idea of what true religion means.