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04/02/2013Gospel Music Divisions of Motown, EMI Records to Merge; Showcase Concert at LA Church Tonight
The Gospel music divisions of Motown and EMI record companies are merging together, The Christian Post learned in an exclusive interview with Pastor Touré Roberts of One Church International in Los Angeles. Although an official announcement was still pending at press time, Robert's church plans to host a concert event featuring artists from both labels Tuesday evening.
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04/02/2013Franklin Graham on Milestone Celebration: God Has Blessed Operation Christmas Child
Volunteers from around the world are joining Franklin Graham and his organization Samaritan's Purse on Saturday in Orlando to celebrate a major milestone for Operation Christmas Child – reaching 100 million children in need with gift-filled shoe boxes since 1993.
- 03/31/2013
Christian Church in China Needs Mentors, Says Persecution Watchdog
While many public assemblies of Christians in China are now being allowed as the result of a more Westernized country, there is a need for pastors and Christian leaders to have strong mentors now more than ever, says persecution watchdog Open Doors.
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03/31/2013US Churches Making Easter Worship Service Webcasts Most Accessible Ever
Churches across the United States, many now more technologically equipped than ever before, are set to make their Easter services and celebrations this weekend collectively perhaps the most watched Christian event in history.
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03/30/2013Prison Fellowship to Screen 'Unconditional' at Fla. Correctional Facilities Easter Weekend
Prison Fellowship, the world's largest Christian outreach to prisoners, ex-prisoners and their families, is partnering with the producers of "Unconditional," and plans to show screenings of the inspirational movie inside two Florida correctional facilities during Easter weekend.
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03/30/2013Rick Warren Easter Sermon: The Resurrection Changed Everything
Pastor Rick Warren highlighted parts of his sermon on how the resurrection of Jesus Christ "changed everything" with scenes from the popular docudrama series "The Bible" during a lunchtime worship service at Saddleback Church on Good Friday. The message will be given again several more times before the weekend ends.
- 03/28/2013
Alabama Elementary School Thinks Saying 'Easter' Would Infringe Upon Rights of Others?
An Alabama elementary school is banning the word Easter from campus activities because the principal said that even secular symbols such as the Easter bunny relate too closely to religion and would not only offend someone but do something even more serious.
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03/28/2013Crystal Cathedral Would Still Be in Own Hands Had Schuller 'Simply Walked Away,' Says Son
Robert A. Schuller, who took over for his father for two years as the leader of the Crystal Cathedral, said during a leadership conference about pastoral succession this week that had his father simply let go of his responsibilities seven years ago, the church would still be in the hands of its own ministry.
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03/27/2013Francis Chan on Pastoral Succession Process: Key to Everything Is Surrender
Well-known speaker and pastor Francis Chan said during a webcast on the subject of pastoral succession that Christian leaders need to focus on God's will in their lives when deciding to stay or leave a church.
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03/25/2013Tim Tebow on Bus With Wichita State Shockers: We Will Be Praying for You
No one seems to question Tim Tebow's capabilities when it comes to inspirational speeches. So it was with open arms that Wichita State University men's basketball team, fresh off an upset victory over top-seeded Gonzaga during NCAA's March Madness, granted the Jets QB his request to talk to the players on their bus.
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03/25/2013'The Bible' Series: Hollywood Gets the Message It's Good Business to Respect Christians
The Hollywood entertainment industry is getting the message – it's good business to respect Christians in America. Thanks to the incredible number of viewers tuning in each Sunday to History Channel's "The Bible" series, many leaders in the movie and TV business "totally get that," says author and TV producer Phil Cooke.
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03/23/2013Will Hollywood Write 'The Bible' TV Film Series Off as a Fluke?
The fact that the History Channel's "The Bible" series has reached more than 68 million viewers in just three episodes is not a fluke despite what a large majority of the Hollywood entertainment industry may be thinking, says a film developer and marketer who should know.
- 03/23/2013
Civil Rights Commission: Can Nondiscrimination, Religious Liberty Principles Coexist?
The United States Commission on Civil Rights held a public briefing Friday in order to take a closer look at how the nation's nondiscrimination principles are coexisting with those of religious liberty.
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03/22/2013Megachurch Pastor's Sons Talk About Breaking Free From 'Second-Hand Religion'
Two brothers in their early twenties, whose parents are New York Times best-selling authors Kerry and Chris Shook, founders of Woodlands Church, a megachurch near Houston, are receiving high praises for their book about breaking free of their "second-hand religion."
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03/22/2013Kerry Shook's Son: My 'Good Christian Kid' Answers No Longer Seemed Relevant
Twenty-three-year-old Ryan Shook grew up in church knowing all the "good Christian kid" answers. The son of New York Times best-selling authors Kerry and Chris Shook, founders of Woodlands Church, a megachurch near Houston, says his faith "worked" for him until he entered high school. At that point, he said he was faced with criticism, rejection, isolation, and insecurity.
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