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  Nov 27, 2020

  China: House church pastor detained, fined for refusing to join state-controlled church

  The leader of a house church in China’s Yunnan province who refused to join the state-sponsored church was detained for five days as his “administrative punishment” and hit with a fine amid an uptick in religious persecution by the regime.  

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  Nov 25, 2020

  'The Croods: A New Age' about friendship, 'transformative' power of family, says director

  The animated comedy “The Croods: A New Age” highlights the “transformative” power of family, the importance of friendship, and embracing others despite their differences, Director Joel Crawford says.

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  Nov 25, 2020

  Tim Keller shares his 'greatest fear' amid cancer battle

  As he battles pancreatic cancer, Pastor Tim Keller said his “greatest fear” is returning to the spiritual state he was in prior to his diagnosis, as he’s learned to truly depend on God amid his illness. 

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  Nov 25, 2020

  Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, cast of 'Christmas Chronicles 2' on finding joy amid COVID

  Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, and the cast of "Christmas Chronicles 2" share how they are finding joy and Christmas cheer amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Nov 24, 2020

  'Hillbilly Elegy' highlights 'shared humanity,' says director Ron Howard

  The film adaptation of “Hillbilly Elegy” seeks to highlight the importance of family, loyalty, and sacrifice while taking a realistic look at the struggles facing many working-class Americans, according to Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard. 

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  Nov 24, 2020

  Christmas film 'The Farmer and The Belle' highlights inner beauty, God-given value

  Through the Christmas film "The Farmer and The Belle," filmmaking husband-and-wife duo Jenn Gotzon and Jim Chandler hope to empower girls and women with God's truth about value and beauty.

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  Nov 24, 2020

  'Christmas Chronicles 2' 'about bringing families together,' says Director Chris Columbus

  At a time when the nation is reeling from the chaos of 2020, “Christmas Chronicles 2” encourages audiences to remember the importance of family, generosity, and togetherness, Director Chris Columbus said. 

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  Nov 21, 2020

  Church growth expert warns of 'leadership crisis,' offers 3 tips for passing ministry to next generation

  A “crushing leadership crisis” lies ahead for the American Church — and pastors must be asking, “How do we hand our ministry off to the next generation?” a church growth expert has said. 

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  Nov 20, 2020

  Church growth expert: Pastors must 'lean into' innovations created in response to COVID

  A church leadership expert has urged pastors and ministry leaders to “lean into” the innovations forced by COVID-19, warning that failing to steward what has been learned in the wake of the pandemic by becoming too focused on getting back into a physical building “would be a colossal missed opportunity.”

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  Nov 20, 2020

  China: Authorities raid church, confiscate Bibles, detain members

  A church plant of the heavily-persecuted Early Rain Covenant Church was raided by authorities in China’s Taiyuan, Shanxi province, who then detained the pastor and six other members.