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Actor Denzel Washington baptized, ordained as minister in Church of God in Christ

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Award-winning actor Denzel Washington is now the Rev. Washington. He is licensed as a minister in the Church of God in Christ after being baptized and ordained by Archbishop Christopher Bryant at ...

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Starlink Revolutionizes Bible Translation in Remote Regions

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Wycliffe Associates is leveraging Starlink satellite internet to dramatically accelerate Bible translation efforts in isolated areas, providing unprecedented connectivity for national translators working in some of the world’s most challenging environments. “We ...

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FCA Reports Record-Breaking Year of Faith Impact

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The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) announced remarkable growth in its outreach efforts for 2024, with over 53,000 individuals making faith commitments through its various programs, highlighting the organization’s expanding influence in ...

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Faith Leaders Urge Digital Discipline Amid Political Overload

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In an era of heightened media-driven political division, Christian leaders call for a focus on faith-driven discernment over digital information overload. Dr. James Spencer, president of the D.L. Moody Center, says the ...

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David Robbins Appointed as President of Cru, Continuing Legacy of Global Evangelism

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Campus Crusade for Christ International (Cru) has named David Robbins as its fourth president, marking a significant leadership transition for one of the world’s largest evangelism and discipleship ministries. Robbins, 46, brings ...

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes Celebrates 70 Years of Transforming Lives Through Sports Ministry

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Kansas City-based Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), one of the world’s largest sports ministries, marks a transformative milestone in 2024 as it celebrates 70 years of impact through faith and athletics. The ...

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Bible sales increased 22 percent during year ending in October

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Bible sales spiked by 22 percent during the 12-month period ending in October, according to the professional book-tracking agency Circana BookScan. It remains the best-selling book of all time, with an estimated ...

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Notable Christian Leaders Who Departed in 2024

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The year 2024 marked the passing of numerous influential Christian leaders who shaped modern religious thought and practice across denominational lines. From ministry, church, entertainment to business, their collective impact on global ...

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Did David Jeremiah reach 1 billion people on Saturday?

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David Jeremiah‘s Turning Point Studios is still counting the numbers. On Saturday they sponsored Reach the World Day, featuring the docudrama “Why the Nativity?” with the hope of reaching one billion people ...

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Billy Graham Library’s 2024 Christmas Celebration Features New Family Exhibit ‘Christmas at Little Piney Cove’

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More than 530,000 visitors since 2008 have enjoyed the annual Christmas celebration at the Billy Graham Library in North Carolina. This year’s event is being held each day of the week but ...

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Area Living Nativities Offer Meaningful Activity for Families

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Living nativities are a tradition across the Kansas City area. Here are several you can still catch before Christmas. Hickory Grove Baptist Church Date: December 15 and 22, 2024 Time: 5-7 PM ...

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Pearl Harbor, General MacArthur and the rhyme of history

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I was born December 5, 1941, two days before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the United States into the Second World War. Many years later I could hardly believe ...

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Scientists unveil real face of saint who inspired Santa Claus

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Scientists say they’ve reconstructed the face of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the 4th-century bishop made famous for his care of children and gift giving. They used the latest forensic methods, taking data ...

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Ukrainian, Russian Messianic Jews helping lead war relief effort in Israel

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The Slavic Gospel Association has launched a war relief campaign to support aid efforts in Israel led by Ukrainian and Russian Jews who follow Jesus, many of whom fled the war in ...

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Jewish Community Center to hold several holiday events this month

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Although people of the Jewish faith don’t celebrate Christmas, plenty of festive activities are on tap at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City this month. Christians are invited to experience ...

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Late Army chaplain from Wichita featured in new documentary “Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey”

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Emil Kapaun from Wichita, an Army chaplain who died in a prisoner of war camp in North Korea, is one of the heroes of a new movie about war chaplains. The documentary ...

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CEF volunteers making an impact around the globe

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As participation in church or other religious activities continues to decline, Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) is seeing an increase through its vast network of volunteers who reach millions of children around the ...

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Michael W. Smith, Gaithers, Katinas highlight TBN’s Christmas lineup

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TBN has announced its lineup of programs to help viewers celebrate the Christmas season. This month it includes Michael W. Smith, The Katinas and Gaither Vocal Band. “Christmas has always been a ...

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Every day should be Thanksgiving for Christians, Pastor Greg Laurie says

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Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest churches in California and Hawaii, shared a special Thanksgiving message for Christians that was carried in the “Washington Times”: I think we focus so much on Christmas that ...

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Hurricane Devastation Fails to Deter Generosity of Operation Christmas Child Supporters

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Despite the catastrophic damage wrought by Hurricane Helene, communities across the storm’s path have demonstrated astounding grit and open-hearted giving in support of Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. In ...

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Faith in the Face of Suffering: Greg Laurie and Jordan Peterson’s Powerful Conversation

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In a raw and deeply personal discussion on “The Jordan B. Peterson” podcast, Pastor Greg Laurie and renowned psychologist Jordan Peterson explored the complex intersection of faith and grief. You can watch ...

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Rare Ten Commandments Tablet to Be Auctioned

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A remarkably rare stone tablet bearing the Ten Commandments is poised to fetch up to $2 million at a Sotheby’s auction in December. The 115-pound artifact, dating to the Late Roman-Byzantine period, ...

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Irish March for Jesus attracts more than 12,000 Protestants, Catholics

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More than 12,000 Christians took part in a recent March for Jesus in Dublin, Ireland, singing worship songs and holding up signs such as “Jesus can change your life.” One organizer, Pastor ...

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Christians regularly attending weekly services also likely to be church members

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If someone is regularly sitting in a church pew, their name is probably also on the church membership roll. According to a Lifeway Research study, around four in five U.S. adults who ...

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Human remains discovered in excavation of fourth century church in Egypt

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Archaeologists discovered 17 human remains while excavating an ancient church in Egypt. The church, dated to around the mid-fourth century, was uncovered in an ongoing archaeological excavation of Trimithis (also known as ...

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