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  Dec 5, 2020

  Health of post-COVID church depends on vibrant small groups, says researcher

  Though much is still unknown about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on churches, one thing is certain: The health of the Body of Christ will depend largely on a vibrant small group system, a researcher has said.

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  Dec 4, 2020

  4 Christians in China facing hefty prison sentences for selling audio Bibles

  Chinese authorities arrested four Christians for selling audio Bibles as part of a government campaign to “eradicate pornography and illegal publications.” The Christians now face hefty prison sentences.

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  Dec 4, 2020

  ‘War Room’ actress talks new film, laments tendency to hide brokenness in the Church

  "War Room" actress Karen Abercrombie discusses her new film "Discarded Things," which touches on the opioid crisis in the U.S., the broken foster care system, and the hope and freedom found in Christ.

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  Dec 3, 2020

  'Finished with your tyranny': California churches turn into temporary 'strip clubs' to remain open

  Two California megachurches pastors have rebranded their churches into temporary “strip clubs” in protest of the state’s closing down of places of worship due to the COVID-19 pandemic while permitting strip clubs to stay open.

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  Dec 3, 2020

  WEA head: Biblical illiteracy 'utmost problem' facing global evangelicalism

  The biggest crisis facing the evangelical, global church today is the growing lack of biblical literacy worldwide, according to Thomas Schirrmacher, the newly elected secretary-general of the World Evangelical Alliance.

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  Dec 2, 2020

  Faith-based End Times series 'The Dark' presents parallels to COVID-19 pandemic

  The gritty new End Times series “The Dark” presents striking — and unexpected — parallels to the uncertainty, fear, and loneliness prevalent amid the COVID-19 pandemic, actor Kevin Sizemore has said.

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  Dec 2, 2020

  Number of North Koreans exposed to Bible increasing annually despite persecution: report

  The percentage of North Korean citizens who are exposed to the Bible is steadily increasing every year despite extreme persecution, according to a new report that investigates and analyzes the conditions of religious freedom in the Hermit Kingdom.

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  Dec 1, 2020

  Indonesia: Terrorists behind murder of 4 Christians, attack on Salvation Army post identified

  Muslim extremists with the terrorist group Eastern Indonesia Mujahideen are believed to be responsible for the gruesome attack on The Salvation Army’s service post in central Sulawesi that left four Christians dead.

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  Nov 28, 2020

  China drafts new rules cracking down on citizens' religious exchanges with foreigners

  The Chinese Communist Party has drafted strict new rules preventing foreigners in the country from discussing religion with locals, a move experts say will make practicing belief far more difficult.

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  Nov 27, 2020

  Christian leader facing charges for launching Bibles into North Korea asks for prayers

  Pastor Eric Foley of Voice of the Martyrs Korea has asked the international community of believers to pray as he awaits charges for launching balloons with Bibles into North Korea earlier this year.