Nicola Menzie

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  Nov 6, 2014

  Pastor-Rapper Trip Lee Talks Calling Youth to 'Rise' and Ministering to Fans on a Personal Level (Video)

  Trip Lee – rapper, author and preacher – is calling on young people to "carpe diem," or seize the day, instead of waiting until they're older to start taking life seriously. It's a message encapsulated in the 26-year-old MC's new album, Rise, and in an upcoming book by the same name.

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  Oct 25, 2014

  Pastor Bobbie Houston Explains Why Hillsong Church Does Not 'Sideline the Girls'

  Hillsong Church co-founder Bobbie Houston recently explained why she believes "the church needs to come of age sometimes and just grow up" when it comes to fully embracing women in various roles in Christian ministry.

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  Oct 20, 2014

  Rich Wilkerson Jr. Talks Ministry Challenges and What's Missing With Today's Generation (Video)

  Rich Wilkerson, Jr., the Miami pastor who earned instant celebrity status earlier this year when it was revealed that he had officiated Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's wedding, recently commented on some of the challenges he faces as a Millennial in Christian ministry and his concerns for today's youth.

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  Oct 18, 2014

  Hillsong's Brian Houston on Gay Marriage: 'I Believe the Writings of Paul Are Clear on This Subject'

  Hillsong Church pastor Brian Houston has issued a statement specifying his position on marriage and homosexuality after a news outlet reported that he "won't take (a) public position on LGBT issues."

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  Oct 17, 2014

  Hillsong Pastor Brian Houston Hammered With Questions About Sex Abuse, Homosexuality, Finances at Start of NYC Conference

  Brian Houston, senior pastor of Australia-based Hillsong Church, was hit with a series of critical questions during a press conference in New York City on Thursday, just hours before he was to take the stage at Madison Square Garden to preach before more than 5,000 Hillsong Conference attendees.

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  Oct 15, 2014

  Reaction to Pastor Mark Driscoll's Resignation Includes Sadness, Gratitude From Mars Hill Church Community

  Mark Driscoll, pastor of Mars Hill Church, has resigned from the multi-city megachurch he and his wife helped found 18 years ago after a series of calls were made for the Seattle, Washington, preacher to step down from ministry due to his admitted "divisive" leadership style.

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  Oct 10, 2014

  Hillsong Sells Out Madison Square Garden for 2014 NYC Conference; Thousands to Gather Under 'No Other Name'

  Australian megachurch Hillsong will draw thousands to New York City's Madison Square Garden next week for its annual conference tour organized under the banner of "No Other Name."

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  Oct 10, 2014

  Supreme Court 'Approval' of Gay Marriage, Christian Responses and Popular Opinion

  The Supreme Court has declined to hear appeals affecting the legalization of gay marriage in five states, effectively doing away with attempts to maintain the traditional definition of marriage in those states. As a result, six other states will likely follow suit as they also fall under the same federal court jurisdiction. This means that same-sex marriage could be legal in 30, or even 35 states, plus Washington, D.C. if the trend continues.

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  Oct 8, 2014

  Efrem Smith Preaches 'Uncomfortable' Message on Christians Marginalizing the Marginalized, Wanting Success Without Suffering

  Efrem Smith, preacher, author and urban ministry advocate, delivered a challenging, uncomfortable and anointed message about evangelism, according to some of the thousands who attended or tuned in via a live webcast to the Exponential West Conference at Saddleback Church on Tuesday.

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  Oct 6, 2014

  National Geographic's 'Killing Jesus' Miniseries Features Lebanese Actor Haaz Sleiman as Christ; Kelsey Grammer and Stephen Moyer as Herod and Pilate

  National Geographic has revealed the star-studded and diverse cast of its upcoming television production of the bestselling book, "Killing Jesus: A History" by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard that is slated for a world premiere in 2015.