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Korean American Family Services Launches Third Annual Campaign to Provide New Backpacks and School Supplies
Korean American Family Services (KFAM) is running its backpack campaign once again this year, making it the third summer that the non-profit has gathered donations and support to provide new backpacks and school supplies for foster children who face financial difficulties. 
Asian American Ministry Leaders: 'We Need to Re-Envision Community Development'
How far has the Asian American church community come in the area of community development? According to about 30 leaders of churches, non-profits, and seminaries who gathered to discuss the topic, the Asian American church community still has a ways to go. The gathering, which convened in Cerritos, … 
Christians and Minorities in Iraq Face Threat of Extinction, Says Rights Group
Christians and other minorities in Iraq are facing persecution at unprecedented levels and are at the verge of extinction, as they are suppressed and abused by Islamic State [ISIS] which gained prominence in the area two years ago. 
Church of England Set to Discuss Gay Marriage in General Synod 2016
The Church of England will convene a General Synod in York this week where as many as 500 members are expected to come together and discuss same-sex marriage. 
FBI Recommends No Criminal Charges For Hillary Clinton in Private Email Case
FBI Director James Comey said Tuesday that Hillary Clinton and her staff were “extremely careless” in handling classified information, but does not recommend criminal charges for using a private email server during her time as secretary of state. 
Eight Time Drainers of Pastors and Staff (and Eight Solutions)
“The greatest gift you could give me is more time.” The statement was made half jokingly by a pastor. Of course, he didn’t think I could create days with more than 24-hours. But he was busy, overcommitted, and worn out. 
The Wisdom of Entering into Deep Solitude (Part Two)
People are lonely. Loneliness is the existence of human being. I have never seen a person who is not lonely. I see that celebrities who live on popularity are more afflicted with loneliness. 
Missouri Church Prepares for Supreme Court Hearing in Church-State Separation Case
Both sides in a case concerning a Missouri church’s exclusion from a state grant program have filed briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court to prepare for a hearing. 
'Call2All' Korea Congress: A New Generation Calls for New Missions and Evangelism Strategies
Prominent evangelical leaders gathered in Ilsan, South Korea last week for a mission and evangelism strategy conference called 'call2all Korea Congress.' A major theme that was emphasized during the second day of the conference, which took place from June 27 to July 1, was the need for a reconsidera… 
China Implements Law Compelling Churches to Hand Over Tithes and Donations to Authorities, According to China Aid Report
Chinese state government in Zhejiang province has implemented a new law for some of the churches to hand over all their income and donations to the authorities, the China Aid reported. 
Multiple Suicide Bombings Target Mosques, US Consulate in Saudi Arabia
Suicide bombers blew themselves up in three different cities of Saudi Arabia on Monday, as the season of Ramadan nears its completion. 
Russia Seeks to Restrict Evangelism Through Potential Law; Christians Pray and Send Petition to Putin
Russia's legislature has passed a set of draconian restrictions on evangelism and church, similar to the ones in the Communist Era, according to media reports. Iraq: Baghdad Bombing Killed At Least 125, Wounded Over 200
A truck packed with explosives in Baghdad’s Karrada neighborhood killed at least 125 and wounded over 200 on Saturday night when residents were celebrating Ramadan. 
Many Churches to Mix Patriotism and Worship on Independence Day Service Events
Most of the American pastors mix patriotism with worship of God on Fourth of July, according to a new study by LifeWay Research. Majority of Unchurched Friends Are Willing to Listen About Faith, According to LifeWay Research Study
LifeWay Research conducted a survey to find out how often "unchurched Americans" think about faith, the meaning of life, and what are their general attitudes concerning religion.









