Jessica Martinez

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  Nov 18, 2013

  'Duck Dynasty' Cast Members Meet, Pray, Lay Hands on Cancer-Stricken Teen

  A cancer-stricken teenager in frail health made an effort to see "Duck Dynasty" cast members via ambulance last Friday for a family event held in Fairhope, Ala., where Alan Robertson laid hands and prayed over her.

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  Nov 15, 2013

  Mississippi Missionary Couple Survives Typhoon Haiyan; Compares Philippines Storm to Hurricane Katrina

  A Mississippi couple who operates a music ministry in the Philippines said Typhoon Haiyan reminded them of reliving Hurricane Katrina after surviving the deadly superstorm that swept through the island nation last week, claiming the lives of over 3,000 residents.

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  Nov 15, 2013

  26,000 Christians Expected to Gather in Egypt for Evangelical Event Amid Risk of Violent Persecution

  An evangelistic event, "Count it Right," began last night in Egypt where thousands of Christians are expected to attend over the course of three-days despite the very real possibility of facing persecution.

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  Nov 14, 2013

  Christian Charity Rejects Atheists' Offer to Deliver Thanksgiving Meals; Group Deemed 'Unfit' to Help Share Gospel Message

  A Kansas City-based atheist group that wanted to volunteer for a community Thanksgiving outreach event was turned away by the hosting Christian organization that they have worked with for the past two years because they are "unfit" to help spread the Gospel message, according to an event organizer.

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  Nov 14, 2013

  Rutgers University Bus Driver Fired for Praying, Laying Hands Over Disabled Student

  Students at Rutgers University are rallying support to hire back a campus bus driver who was fired recently for praying and laying hands over a disabled student while others are speaking out against the school via social media sites in disappointment over his termination.

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  Nov 14, 2013

  Rick Warren Discusses Discipleship Process to Grow Spiritually Mature Members

  Pastor Rick Warren urged church leaders to guide their members through their spiritual walk in order to produce strong-standing Christians, and for leaders to recognize the importance of discipleship, during a webcast that concluded "The Nines" conference on Wednesday afternoon.

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  Nov 13, 2013

  The Potter's House of Dallas' Social Media Specialist Explains How Churches Can Thrive on Facebook, Twitter

  Jason Caston, an internet church developer at T.D. Jakes' The Potter's House of Dallas, spoke on the importance of ministries using social media platforms and the ability that it gives churches to reach the masses when used to its maximum potential, during day two of 'The Nines' virtual conference on Wednesday.

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  Nov 13, 2013

  Man Kidnapped as Toddler to Reunite With Mother After 34 Years With Help of San Diego Church

  A man born in Illinois who was abducted and taken to Mexico 35 years ago is currently waiting to reunite with his mother for the first time after he crossed paths with a California pastor who learned about his story shortly after entering back into the country illegally.

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  Nov 13, 2013

  Nines Conference: Dan Kimball, Craig Groeschel, Mark Batterson Tackle Youth Ministry, Multisite Church, and Missions Giving in 5 Minutes

  The two-day "Nines Conference," a webcast-only event featuring dozens of Christian leaders throughout the country discussing topics relevant to churches and ministries during back-to-back messages of about five minutes each, kicked-off on Tuesday.

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  Nov 12, 2013

  Elevation Church Reveals Expansion Plans for Two New Campuses

  Elevation Church financial leaders revealed their expansion plans to their congregation on Sunday, saying that they plan to build two additional campuses in Charlotte's most affluent neighborhoods within the next two years.