Jessica Martinez

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  Dec 4, 2013

  'Strip Church Network' Focuses on Stripper Outreach Outside of Las Vegas Sex Industry

  Strip Church Network, an organization that first aimed at reaching out to women working primarily in Las Vegas strip clubs for the last five years, has taken their ministry efforts nationwide, spreading hope to strippers in other cities where the sex industry also exists, say its leaders.

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  Dec 4, 2013

  Jim Wallis, Joe Kennedy Begin Fast for Immigration Reform Legislation

  Four immigration activists ended their 22-day fast that was aimed to pressure lawmakers to overhaul the nation's immigration system, while a new group of advocates took their place to continue the call for an immediate vote on a reform.

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  Dec 4, 2013

  LifeWay's 'True Love Waits' Movement to Launch New, Updated Sexual Purity Campaign

  LifeWay Christian Resource will relaunch their "True Love Waits" program later this month in honor of its 20th anniversary along with a revamped curriculum for its international campaign designed to challenge young adults to make a commitment to sexual abstinence until marriage.

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  Dec 3, 2013

  Lawsuit Filed Against Kansas School for Banning 'See You at the Pole' Fliers With Bible Verses

  A federal lawsuit accusing a Kansas public school of violating a student's First Amendment rights was filed last month by the Alliance Defending Freedom organization after the student was prohibited from distributing fliers with biblical verses throughout the school.

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  Dec 3, 2013

  Rick Warren Talks About 'The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life;' Health Care You Can Believe In?

  Pastor Rick Warren and members of Saddleback Church have undergone life-changing weight-loss experiences after collectively realizing three years ago that many of them needed to shed their extra weight. About half of the megachurch loyally participated in the challenge, resulting in a collective weight loss of more than 250,000 pounds after the first year. Now, Warren aims to go beyond his own congregation and spread the word about living healthy with his new book, 'The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a

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  Dec 2, 2013

  Calif. Ex-Stripper Shares Gospel to Dancers After Enduring Years of Rape, Sexual Abuse

  Jaime Hindman is a former stripper who reaches out to women in the sex industry as part of her mission work to bring them the hope that she wishes she would have found while she was oftentimes raped and sexually assaulted during her years as an exotic dancer.

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  Nov 28, 2013

  'Bridge Ministry' Gives Thanksgiving Dinner to Over 1,000 Homeless People Living Under Bridges

  A Georgia pastor began a small "bridge ministry" by feeding 50 homeless people who live under bridges and sharing the Gospel with them seven years ago. However, last weekend that number grew to 1,500 people who were in need of a pre-Thanksgiving dinner that was prepared and served by hundreds of volunteers.

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  Nov 27, 2013

  Over 70,000 Christians in Peru Gather for National Congress in Lima

  Thousands of people throughout Peru trekked to Lima earlier this month to partake in a week long national congress where church leaders affirmed their conservative movement and brought together the country's expanding Christian population.

• Nov 26, 2013

  Billboard to Give Gospel and Christian Song Charts 'Consumer-Influenced Facelift'

  Billboard announced yesterday that they will update their Christian and gospel song charts by including digital download sales and online streaming data in addition to their existing radio airplay method to determine song rankings.

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  Nov 26, 2013

  Chile's Right Wing Presidential Candidate Accepts Jesus Christ After First Round of Elections

  Chilean presidential candidate, Evelyn Matthei, recently met with evangelicals to discuss her biblically conservative agenda, which she vows to maintain if elected president during the nation's Dec. 15 election.