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Thanksgiving Church Votes to Transfer to American District in Assemblies of God
The congregation of Thanksgiving Church, a Korean immigrant church located in Buena Park, CA, has voted to transfer its membership from a Korean district council to an American district in the Assemblies of God denomination. 97.89 percent of the congregation (882 in favor, 19 against) voted in favor… 
Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix: 'Faith Leads My Life'
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix is ready for the Rio Games, but it’s her faith she puts first in life. 
Religious Freedom Grave Concern in Majority of Countries Around the World: US State Department Report
The US State Department released the religious freedom report for the year 2015, and expressed grave concern over the state of religious freedom in a majority of countries around the world. 
Interview with Ray Chang: 'Why Not Reach More for the Gospel?'
“If heaven is going to be a community with all nations, all tribes, all people, then why can’t the church be that community? Why can’t we reflect what heaven is going to be like?”These are some of the questions that Pastor Ray Chang had pondered when he first felt compelled to plant a multie… 
Two Million in Aleppo Left Without Running Water, Electricity, Says UN Report
About 2 million residents in Aleppo are without running water and electricity, the United Nations said in a press release. 
Belgian Police Search for Teenager Shown in Video Saying 'Annihilate the Hateful Christians'
Belgian police is on a lookout for a teenager who was featured in a video posted on a French website, singing a song with lyrics that said: “annihilate the hateful Christians, kill them all. Do not leave a single one of them.” 
Mark Driscoll, Former Pastor of Mars Hill Church, Preaches First Sermon at New Church in Phoenix, Arizona
Co-founder and former pastor of Seattle-based Mars Hill Church preached Sunday sermon at the Trinity Church in Arizona for the first time after he quit from Mars Hill. 
Majority of Americans Have Heard Pastors Speak about Political Issues, Says Pew Survey
A new Pew Research survey finds that a majority of Americans have heard pastors speak about political issues such as religious freedom, homosexuality, abortion, immigration, the environment, and economic inequality, from the pulpit. 
Acts Ministries International Convenes in Leadership Summit: 'Grow Together, Grow Healthy'
Acts Ministries International, a denomination consisting of 13 churches in the U.S. and overseas, convened from August 4 to 6 for a leadership summit at Church of Southland, located in Anaheim, CA. 
Boko Haram Appears Divided as Military Commander Rejects New Leader
Divisions in Boko Haram have emerged with the appointment of a new leader who was criticized by the group's long-time military commander. 
Thailand Approves New Constitution in Referendum, Military to Have Key Role in Appointing New Prime Ministers
Thai voters approved a military-backed constitution in Sunday referendum, which lays out set rules for electing new governments. The next national election is due by December 2017, according to Reuters. 
More Americans Favor Legalization of Marijuana than Not, Says Barna Study
The American public seems to hold a more positive view on the legalization of recreational marijuana, according to a new Barna Group study. A survey carried out by the group says that about 40 percent of Americans now believe that recreational drugs like marijuana should be legalized, 
Islamic State Kidnaps 3,000 Internally Displaced People Fleeing Village Near Mosul
Islamic State captured up to 3,000 internally displaced Iraqis who were fleeing from a village near the city of Mosul which is still under ISIS control. 
United Methodist Pastor Placed on Involuntary Leave for Admitting to Same-Sex Relationship
The Great Plains Executive Committee placed Rev. Cynthia Meyer on involuntary leave till the next General conference is conveyed in 2020 or sooner when a special session on denomination’s stand on LGBT issue is conducted. 
UMC: Conservative Theologians and Pastors Form Conservative Wesleyan Covenant Association
Theologically conservative leaders from United Methodist Church have formed a group within the denomination known as Wesleyan Covenant Association.
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