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Go Back to the Cross: The Cross Alone Is Our Theology (Part I)
Theological seminaries and institutions in Korea have been major contributors to the Church and society by producing great scholars and pastors. In recent years, the overall educational standards for pastors and theologians in Korea have been raised. However, many pastors and theologians have earned… 
"When God Left the Building" Documentary Looks at Decline of American Church
A new documentary film that reveals the decline of the American church focuses on the spiritual climate in the United States. The film, titled "When God Left the Building," will be screened August 4 at the Acme Theater in Hollywood, California. The film's director, Thom Schultz, will accompany the f… China’s Crackdown on Churches Continues as Christians Tenaciously Defend their Crosses
The Chinese government has been cracking down on previously government-approved churches since April, threatening to tear down their crosses and, for some churches, to destroy the entire church itself. The government had been citing “violations of zoning regulations,” but reports show that they … Pope Francis Apologizes for Persecution of Pentecostals; Mixed Reactions from Italian Evangelicals
Pope Francis met with evangelical pastor Giovanni Traettino and 350 more Pentecostal guests whom Traettino invited on Monday, and gave a formal apology to them on behalf of Catholics for the persecution that they had experienced under Italy’s fascist regime in the 1920s and 1930s. “I am the shep… 
Korean Soccer Legend Ji-Sung Park Scores Marriage
The South Korean soccer legend, Ji-Sung Park got married this afternoon (Korea time) with the former announcer Minji Kim on the 30th of July. The wedding ceremony was brought to the public through the popular show “Han Bam TV” (SBS), a celebrities’ news program. 
Hillsong NYC Pastor, “Relationship with God” over “Religion”
Carl Lentz, a pastor serving at Hillsong New York City has said that he prefers to use the term “relationship with God” over “religion” when describing Christianity, particularly with nonbelievers. 
Pastor Speaks on Voting Rights at Bipartisan Senate Briefing on Capitol Hill
Dr. David Schuringa (pictured), president of Crossroad Bible Institute, joined Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Rand Paul (R-KY) to voice his support for the Democracy Restoration Act (DRA) at a bipartisan Senate briefing in the Dirksen Building. Serving on a six-member panel that included civil right… 
American Doctor and Missionary Continue Battle with Ebola Virus in Liberia
Dr. Kent Brantly, a doctor working with Samaritan’s Purse, and Nancy Writebol, a missionary from SIM, contracted the Ebola virus during the past weekend, and are continuing to fight the virus at a hospital in Monrovia, Liberia. Although they are suffering some symptoms of Ebola, both of them are c… 
Secretary Kerry Says ‘Religious Freedom is a Human Freedom’ and Expresses Concern about Religious Persecution Happening Globally
As the International Religious Freedom Report 2013 was released Tuesday, Secretary of State John Kerry said in his statement that “we have a long journey ahead of us” for international religious freedom. Secretary Kerry showed his concern about the widespread religious persecution. He mentioned … 
Christian Son of Hamas Founding Leader Reveals True Intentions of Hamas
Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of one of the founding leaders of Hamas, rejected Hamas ideology, turned to Christianity, and sought asylum in the United States. In an interview with CNN, Yousef revealed the ways that Hamas indoctrinates children and the true intentions of Hamas to not only take over I… 
Ryu Scrapes 12th Win, Dodgers Sweep Giants
Yesterday, Hyun-jin Ryu, the “Korean Monster” craped his 12th win as starter of the season in a game with the San Francisco Giants at the AT & T Park. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting trio, Clayton Kershaw, Zack Greinke, and Hyun-jin Ryu led their ball club to take this week’s entire series… 
Korean Hip Hop Artist MC Mong, Preparing New Album in U.S.
The popular rapper MC Mong is getting ready for his comeback. Many columnists estimated that the rapper has now started on the final touches on his most recent album and us now almost done with recording. In addition, the artist and his agency released a short film regarding the making and preparati… 
Interview with Oriental Mission Church: The Need for a Mutual Understanding
In an interview, Pastor Jim-Bob Park expresses his experiences with the first and second generations, and the ways in which both generations must understand each other. The first generation must try to understand the second generation as a mission field, and the second generation must understand how… 
UC Santa Barbara Professor Pleads No Contest to Assault of Pro-Life Students
Mirelle Miller-Young, an associate professor of feminist studies at University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) pleaded nolo contendere (no contest) to the charges of battery, vandalism, and theft, as a result of her assault of a group of pro-life students who advocated on campus in early March 
Meriam Ibrahim Finally Flees Sudan Greeted by Pope and Italian Prime Minister
Meriam Ibrahim, a Christian mother from Sudan had become an icon of faith for Christians all over the world when she refused to denounce her faith even when she was threatened with death. She finally managed to escape from Sudan and came to Italy where she was blessed by Pope Francis himself.









