Jessica Martinez

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  Sep 17, 2013

  Salvation Army, Billy Graham Team Among Relief Effort Crews Deployed to Colorado in Wake of Flooding Aftermath

  Several faith-based relief effort crews from the Salvation Army, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team and Convoy of Hope, a relief organization, have been dispatched to aid victims in several flood-stricken areas of Colorado, after torrential rains inundated a vast majority of the state nearly a week ago.

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  Sep 16, 2013

  So. Calif. Church Makes Out-of-State Medical Treatment for Boy with Cerebral Palsy Possible

  A couple from Phoenix whose son suffers from cerebral palsy and needed out-of-state medical treatment last summer, received help from a church in Mission Viejo, Calif., after its members learned that the family was feeling helpless and in need of financial assistance.

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  Sep 16, 2013

  Former Stripper Quits Dancing After Finding God Through 'Strip Church' Ministry

  A "Strip Church" ministry in Tennessee that aims to give love and support to dancers throughout strip clubs in Nashville, Tenn., is being credited by a former stripper for helping her leave the job and have a transformed life. The ex-stripper gives much of the credit to Erin Stevens, the founder of the ministry.

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  Sep 13, 2013

  'The Bible' Miniseries: 20th Century Fox Nabs Deal for Film Adaptation, 'Son of God'

  The producers from the highly successful miniseries, "The Bible," have struck a deal with 20th Century Fox to release a theatrical film version of the show titled "Son of God" featuring a storyline that will detail the life of Jesus with a special focus on his resurrection.

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  Sep 13, 2013

  The Secularization of Sunday: Should Churches Change to Accommodate Sports?

  Sports activities, including those played by children on Sundays, along with consumerism are the primary reasons people seem to run out of time to attend church in North America, according to a recent survey titled, "The Secularization of Sunday." However, a professor who conducted the survey believes churches are to blame for lower attendance.

• Sep 11, 2013

  Venezuelan Gov't to Legally Recognize 15,000 Evangelical Churches

  Venezuela's Ministry of Interior and Justice announced last week that it will take action to accelerate the process of legalizing all evangelical churches in the country.

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  Sep 11, 2013

  'Carolinas God Bless America Crusade' Launches on 9/11; More Than 60 Baptist Churches Join 3-Day Event

  Nearly 7,000 people are expected to gather tonight for the 'Carolinas God Bless America Crusade,' in Charlotte, N.C., which will kick off a three-day event led by Newport News, Va.- based evangelist, Byron Foxx, with the intent to preach the gospel and honor American heroes.

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  Sep 11, 2013

  Iconic Country Star Vince Gill Blasts Westboro Baptist Church for Accusing Him of Adultery

  Country music singer, Vince Gill, confronted picketers from the Westboro Baptist Church on Sunday who were protesting outside his concert in Kansas City, Mo., against his divorce and remarriage, while accusing him of adultery.

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  Sep 10, 2013

  Josue Urrutia: Young Pastor, 24, Leads Contemporary Church With Solid Biblical Principles

  Pastor Josue Urrutia has been leading a multicultural, bilingual church in Alexandria, Va. for the last four years. Throughout his short time in pastoral ministry, Urrutia's congregation has grown from a church of only a few, lacking in many resources during its inception, to a growing church that caters to the DC area. His position as a young pastor has enabled him to lead his congregation, Ministerio Mizpa, in a lax and contemporary environment during Sunday services yet, his vision to have an

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  Sep 9, 2013

  Benny Perez Talks To Pastors About Being One Movement Within Body of Christ

  Megachurch pastor, Benny Perez of The Church at South Las Vegas, took to the stage during the Heart Revolution conference last week to tell leaders and pastors in attendance about embracing a unison movement within the body of Christ instead of viewing themselves as singular individuals called to lead a local church.