Samuel Smith

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  Jun 13, 2019

  Mom of Boko Haram captive who refuses to deny Christ pleads to Trump for help

  The mother of Leah Sharibu, a Christian girl kidnapped by Boko Haram last year, visited the United States this week to call on President Donald Trump to pressure the Nigerian federal government to work harder to secure the release of her daughter.

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  Jun 12, 2019

  Jack Graham on 30 Years at Prestonwood, SBC combating church sex abuse and female preachers (Q&A)

  Texas megachurch pastor Jack Graham celebrated his 30th anniversary as pastor at the 45,000-member Prestonwood Baptist Church this month, a three-decade-long journey that shows how God can transform a hurting congregation into one of the most robust in the nation.

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  Jun 12, 2019

  SBC getting ‘sidetracked’ by debate over women preaching, Jack Graham warns

  As he celebrates three decades shepherding a Texas megachurch, former Southern Baptist Convention President Jack Graham is optimistic about the denomination's future, but fears that the convention might be getting “sidetracked” by doctrinal debates.

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  Jun 11, 2019

  Cartoon Network promotes LGBT 'pride month' to young children

  Cartoon Network, the popular television channel watched by millions of children, promoted LGBT Pride Month by using one of its widely popular shows to encourage fans to “stand proud” this June.

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  Jun 11, 2019

  Twitter CEO, 180 other company leaders claim abortion bans are 'bad for business'

  Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and leaders from about 180 companies have signed a letter stating that laws restricting abortion are “bad for business.” Meanwhile, over three dozen state prosecutors are vowing to not enforce laws that restrict access to abortion.

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  Jun 11, 2019

  Christian school raided by California gov't as religious freedom concerns cloud future

  A Christian boarding school run by Teen Rescue in Northern California faces the possibility of closing after it was raided by state investigators earlier this year. The head of the school claims that its first amendment rights, as well as parental rights, are being violated.

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  Jun 10, 2019

  How churches are helping asylum seekers on both sides of the southern border

  As hundreds of thousands of migrants and asylum seekers from across the globe are seeking entry into the United States, churches on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border are providing the much-needed assistance and hospitality to their vulnerable brothers and sisters.

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  Jun 8, 2019

  Christian school demolished in India, children seized from ministry: report

  Officials in Eastern India demolished a Christian school, dormitory building and the home of its founder before seizing at least a dozen children affiliated with the ministry.

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  Jun 7, 2019

  Algeria shuts down another Christian church that's been waiting years for permit

  Algerian authorities have shut down yet another Christian church and its Bible school following the closure of other churches this year. 

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  Jun 6, 2019

  ORU to pay $300K to settle claim it violated federal recruitment compensation ban

  Oral Roberts University has agreed to pay over $300,000 in a legal settlement involving allegations that it violated a ban on incentive-based compensation for student recruiting. The school maintains the allegations are false.