Jessica Martinez

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  Aug 13, 2014

  Planetshakers' Russell Evans Talks Honoring God as Key to Int'l Ministry's Success

  The founder and lead pastor of Planetshakers, one of the most influential church movements in Australia, learned to embrace the concept of honor before his prominent ministry took off and became an international Christian brand.

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  Aug 13, 2014

  Christians Can Learn Lessons From Nudity on Reality TV Shows, Says Christian Writer

  Nudity on television should not only be interpreted as shameful and immodest but it is also a good reminder of why nudity and clothing are significant issues for Christians, says Tony Reinke, a blogger on DesiringGod.org..

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  Aug 12, 2014

  NYC Youth Pastor Chris Durso Leads Generation of 'Misfits,' Credits Creativity for Ministry Success

  A youth ministry in New York City is changing the way the Gospel reaches unchurched young adults under the direction of Pastor Chris Durso, who embraces creativity as a big part of his ministry's success.

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  Aug 11, 2014

  African American Pastors Do Not Necessarily Have to Plant Black, Multi-Ethnic Churches Only, Says Christian Writer

  African American church planters should not be pressured to plant black or multi-ethnic congregations, instead, they should plant churches based on calling not culture, says Christian blogger Jemar Tisby.

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  Aug 11, 2014

  James Franco Reveals Look as Gay Man Turned Christian Pastor During Filming of New 'Michael' Movie

  Actor James Franco posted a photo of himself on his Instagram account yesterday dressed in character as Michael Glatze during the first day of filming 'Michael,' a movie about Glatze's transition from homosexual magazine editor to married, heterosexual Christian pastor.

• Aug 9, 2014

  Topless Strippers to Protest in Front of Ohio Church; Strip Club Owner Says Congregants 'Don't Go Away,' Harass Patrons

  Exotic Dancers from an Ohio strip club are set to protest topless on Sunday in front of a church that has been protesting against their establishment for over eight years.

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  Aug 9, 2014

  Spain Is a Cemetery for Preachers, Evangelists, Missionaries, Says Assemblies of God Pastor

  Spain has come a long way in embracing the Gospel and continues to thrive despite being known as a dead end for protestant churches, said Juan Carlos Escobar, general superintendent of the Assemblies of God in Spain.

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  Aug 8, 2014

  Seattle Megachurch Pastor Couple on Faith Amid 'Punch in the Stomach' News of Baby's Rare Brain Disorder (Interview)

  Pastor Chad and Julia Veach, of the Seattle-based megachurch The City Church, have endured a difficult journey for the past two years after they discovered that their baby daughter Georgia had a rare brain disorder. But despite the many struggles, the couple have remained constant in their faith, ministry and family life.

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  Aug 6, 2014

  Billionaire Pastor Unveils $300 Million Temple of Solomon Church Replica in Brazil

  A Brazilian billionaire preacher inaugurated a massive church building in Sao Paulo, Brazil last week, designed to be a $300 million replica of the original Temple of Solomon, as noted in the Bible's Old Testament. The temple, which takes over an entire city block, is an 11-story building twice the size of the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro, and is complete with stone from Israel and a helipad for its founder's, Edir Macedo, convenience.

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  Aug 6, 2014

  Christian Singles Can Experience Intimacy Without Having Sex, Says Christian Author

  Singles can experience intimate satisfaction even though they are not engaging in sex, which God designed to be within the context of marriage, says Christian author Hafeez Baoku.