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  Biggest churches push 'superficial Christianity,' 'phonies' now being exposed: John MacArthur

  Some of America's biggest churches support a culture of corrupt, “superficial Christianity” and made a lot of money doing it but the internet is now making it harder for “phonies” to survive, Pastor John MacArthur recently said.

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  What global churches did when their governments said they couldn’t have large gatherings

  The evidence is anecdotal, but the lesson from the reaction of some of the world’s poorest Christians to hunger and government restrictions on large gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic is a powerful one for their American counterparts, says Janice Rosser Allen, CEO and president of the global church planting ministry ICM.

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  Edward Graham says shoebox gifts are reaching millions with the Gospel

  Edward Graham, the grandson of the late evangelist Billy Graham, says shoeboxes filled with gifts are reaching more children and unreached people with the Gospel than the massive global evangelistic events his grandfather held over decades. 

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  Francis Chan identifies No. 1 'mistake' American churches make

  Francis Chan has warned that the American Church’s “obsession” with church attendance has led to its current state of division and encouraged the Body of Christ to return to an emphasis on unity and love.

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  Hillsong Church launching Atlanta branch with first-ever African-American lead pastors

  Hillsong Church is launching a new location in Atlanta, Georgia, led by husband-and-wife duo Sam and Toni Collier, the first-ever African-American lead pastors of a Hillsong church.

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  Pandemic could result in loss of faith in next generation, Barna researchers say

  The coronavirus pandemic could accelerate a loss of faith among the next generation unless churches find ways to better disciple young churchgoers and keep them connected senior researchers at the Barna Group say.

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  Franklin Graham ahead of national prayer march: US is 'crumbling,' God is only hope

  As he prepares to lead a prayer march in Washington, D.C., next week, evangelist Franklin Graham said the dire problems besetting the country are ones only God can solve, and time is short.

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  1 in 5 churches facing permanent closure within 18 months due to COVID-19 shutdowns: Barna pres.

  As many as one in five churches could permanently close as a result of shutdowns stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, according to David Kinnaman, president of the prominent Christian research organization Barna Group.

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  ‘VeggieTales’ creator releases new video on race in America, answers 4 looming questions 

  Phil Vischer, creator of the popular Christian animation "VeggieTales" and voice of Bob the Tomato, has been actively using his platform to address issues of racial injustice. The animator recently released another video responding to questions he’s received from some of his white constituents concerning race in America

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  PCUSA considers ditching major General Assembly gatherings over financial woes, membership decline

  Presbyterian Church USA announced Monday that it might have to limit or even end its tradition of holding a biennial General Assembly as a mass gathering due to financial woes and declining membership.

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  For small churches hit by pandemic, Churches Helping Churches Challenge is a ‘blessing’

  When the coronavirus pandemic forced the shutdown of his 35-member Ark of Safety Christian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in March, Senior Pastor Kevin Cropper said it also took a big hit financially.

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  How is the coronavirus impacting overseas missions? 4 experts weigh in  

  A group of experts on Christian missions and former missionaries weighed in how the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent shutdowns are impacting overseas missions.

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  Tim Keller: Churches will be challenged to 'do more with less' in aftermath of COVID-19

  In the aftermath of COVID-19, churches nationwide will need to learn how to “do more with less” and sacrifice programs and other luxuries to help those in need, pastor and author Tim Keller has said. 

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  Prosperity gospel, Wicca witches and God's answer to prayers

  Let’s look at some proven strategies to find out what God wants to do before you get to the disappointing end at a closed door and feel like God has let you down.

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  'Porn in the pew': How churches should help members dealing with addiction

  As studies have shown that about two-thirds of Christian men view pornography at least once a month, a leading addiction recovery expert has shared ways churches should respond to the issue of porn addiction in their pews and pulpits.