Jessica Martinez

Latest

• 
  Dec 27, 2013

  Perry Noble Travels to Israel to Demonstrate Nativity Scene's Modern-Day Relevance

  In order to illustrate how the story of Jesus Christ's birth and the journey that led Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem is still relevant today, Pastor Perry Noble of the South Carolina megachurch NewSpring traveled to Israel to demonstrate the nativity scene's modern-day significance, which he shared during a recent sermon.

• 
  Dec 26, 2013

  Steven Furtick Talks Embracing Change and Struggles During Hectic Seasons

  Seasons in life bring along struggles and strengths that need to be recognized and embraced, said Elevation Church pastor Steven Furtick during a sermon before Christmas Day.

• 
  Dec 24, 2013

  McDonald's Restaurants Raise Over $100,000 for Union Gospel Mission's Men's Facility

  In an effort to benefit a Pasco, Washington-based Union Gospel Mission organization, over a dozen local McDonald's restaurants have raised $115,000 to help fund renovations for the nonprofit's men's facility that serves men in need with shelter, food and clothing.

• Dec 24, 2013

  Chicago Church in Desperate Need of Donations for Toy Drive Event on Christmas Eve

  A South Side Chicago church is holding onto faith as they wait for over 300 toys to be donated to their children's toy drive before they kick off their holiday giveaway event this afternoon. Over 630 inner city children are expected to attend but as of Christmas Eve morning, Sanctuary Family Worship Center had only received less than half of what they were hoping for.

• 
  Dec 23, 2013

  Glenn Beck Offers 'Duck Dynasty' Air Time on His Network

  Conservative political commentator Glenn Beck took to his radio program recently to urge the "Duck Dynasty" family to take a stand regarding the backlash that they have received over Phil Robertson's opinion on homosexuality. He also offered them a place on his network, should they be released from airing their hit show on A&E.

• 
  Dec 23, 2013

  Defrocked Methodist Pastor Gets Job Offer for Calif.-Based Ministry

  Following the United Methodist Church's decision to defrock the Rev. Frank Schaefer for officiating his gay son's wedding in 2007, a California-based Methodist bishop has offered Schaefer to join her ministry.

• 
  Dec 21, 2013

  Pope Francis Gives Gifts to 2,000 Immigrants Living in Shelter

  In a generous act of kindness, Pope Francis gave 2,000 unsuspecting immigrants, who stay at a shelter within close proximity to the Vatican, practical Christmas gift packages that included a signed card, postal stamps, a pre-paid international calling card, and a free day-pass for Rome's metro.

• 
  Dec 20, 2013

  Atheist Group Is Searching for People Who Attempted to Burn Their New Jersey Anti-Christmas Billboard

  An atheist group is offering a reward to find the people who were seen attempting to torch one of the organization's billboards in Pitman, N.J., that was erected to counter attack a "Keep Christ in Christmas" banner placed within the same town.

• 
  Dec 20, 2013

  Megachurch Movement in US Marches On; Report Reveals Steady Growth

  The megachurch movement in the United States is not dying or slowing down, according to a recent end-of-year report that shows a growing number of attendance, averaging 2,000 people in 46 states.

• 
  Dec 20, 2013

  Famed Fashion Photographer Set to Shoot New Collection of Jesus in 21st Century World in Spring 2014

  Famed fashion photographer, Michael Belk, used to shoot designer ad campaigns that appeared in high-end magazines including Vogue, Elle and Vanity Fair among others, but after much soul searching, he began to use his talent to focus on faith-based photography instead. Now, Belk is gearing up to shoot a second installment of images that feature Jesus living in modern times as an extension to his 2009 project, "Journey with the Messiah."