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Half of Americans Say Shared Religious Beliefs Not Important To Marital Success, According to Pew Research
Not all married Americans say that sharing religious beliefs is an important factor, placing more importance on other factors as key to having a successful marriage, according to Pew Research. 
American Academy of Pediatrics Edits Screen Time for Toddlers, Add Video-Chat Exception With Relatives in New Guidelines
American Academy of Pediatrics has removed strict restrictions on screen exposure for children younger than 2 years of age in new guidelines released this month. 
Two Powerful Tremors Rattle Central Italy Two Months After Quake Killed 300 People
Central Italy region was hit by two strong earthquakes measuring 5.5 and 6.1 on Richter scale about two months after the 6.2 tremor that flattened three towns. 
China: Over 20 House Church Christians Beaten by Police, Couple Detained for Hanging Cross in Home
About 20 Chinese Christians were beaten by Public Security Bureau in Nanle County on September 25, according to China Aid. 
Most Pastors Encourage Congregants to Invite Friends to Church Events on Halloween
A recent LifeWay Research study found that while a small minority of pastors still prefer to avoid Halloween altogether, most pastors encourage their church members to attend and invite friends to a church-hosted event. Most Pastors Encourage Church Members to Invite Neighbors to Church on Halloween
Two-thirds of pastors encourage church members to invite neighbors to church-related event on Halloween, according to a recent survey. 
Church Restored in Bartella Near Mosul, Efforts On to Clean Up Town
A Christian town about nine miles from Mosul was freed from ISIS on October 20 by Iraqi forces after its two-year captivity under the militant control. Before the militant invasion in 2015, the town had a population of 15,000. 
White Evangelicals More Accepting of Personal Immorality in Political Candidates, According to a Recent Survey
Most white evangelicals say that personal immorality does not hinder politicians from behaving ethically while in office, according to a recent survey. 
Pakistani Christian Family Attacked and Barred From Their Home Despite Court Orders
A Christian pastor and his father were brutally beaten by a mob of 50 people in Pakistan on October 19th over a property dispute which is in the process of hearing at the court. The mob also beat other family members including women. 
KCM to Host Joint Campus Worship Night for Collegians: 'Come Be Renewed by the Gospel'
Korean American Campus Mission (KCM) will be hosting its third ‘Gospel Renewal Night,’ one of the first joint campus worship events to take place during the school year. The event will take place on October 29 from 6 PM to 9 PM at Living Hope Community Church. Pastor Steve ‘Bang’ Lee of Livi… 
Tour Bus Crashes in California; 13 People Killed, 31 Injured
A tour bus traveling from a casino near Salton Sea to Los Angeles crashed into the back of a tractor trailer on Sunday morning, killing 13 people and injuring 31. Nigeria: 48 Christians Killed by Fulani Herdsmen in Multiple Attacks
About 48 Christians were massacred by Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria in separate attacks in the month of October and September, according to media reports. 
Multiethnic Leaders Pray for the Nation: 'Lord, Bring Revival'
The multiethnic prayer gathering that Korean church leaders in the Southern California region had hosted last year has taken place once again at the Anaheim Convention Center. This year, similar to the last, attendees prayed fervently for repentance and restoration, revival and missions, social just… 
I Finished My Dissertation
I finished. I actually finished my academic requirements for the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree at Talbot School of Theology. 
The Seven Deadly Sins of Church Announcements
Have you ever had a cringe moment listening to church announcements? Most of you are probably nodding your head affirmatively. So what are the biggest factors in bad church announcements? Here are seven of the deadliest.









