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Seven Relational Skills of Great Church Leaders
They are the two most common causes of forced termination of pastors. 1.Weak leadership skills. 2.Poor relational skills. Much has been written in the past decade on leadership skills. The body of literature on the topic is massive and growing. I certainly have little to add in a brief blog post. 
Longing for Silence
I sometimes long for silence. Words are important to pastors because they live by words. But in the midst of continuous preaching and conversing with people, there are times I long for silence. 
Supreme Court Rules Texas Abortion Law Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court ruled against Texas abortion restrictions on Monday that mandated hospital-like surgical standards and hygiene in clinics and access to emergency hospitals which sponsors of the bill say are to protect women against botched abortions. 
Global Medical Missions Alliance Conference 2016 in Photos
A few snapshots from the GMMA Conference that took place from June 24 to 25 at Bethel Korean Church. 
'It Only Takes the Remnant to Influence Culture,' Says Founder of Iranian Gospel Broadcast
According to Kamran Karimi, missions doesn't require going overseas or giving up a career. In fact, staying at home, and remaining within that lucrative job, could actually serve as a platform to share the gospel. But the key is, Karimi emphasized, being led by the Holy Spirit. 
How Could the Church in Europe Become Revitalized and Expanded? A Korean Pastor Weighs In
As one of the speakers for the workshops at the recent Global Medical Missions Alliance (GMMA) Conference, Daniel Chae informed his listeners of the current status of the evangelical church in Europe and what Christians can do to 'reverse' the declining trends. 
Barna Study: Majority of Americans Think Cohabitation is Good Idea, Opinion Divided Among Religious and Non-Religious Groups
A new research by Barna Institute studied Americans’ perceptions on cohabitation, and its acceptance within different groups. 
New York to Remove 'Men,' 'Women' Signs from Single-Occupancy Bathrooms
New York City Council voted 47-2 to pass a legislation to remove “men” and “women” sign from single-occupancy bathrooms, and it now moves to Mayor Bill De Blasio for signature, who is expected to approve it. 
Council of Korean Southern Baptist Churches Holds 35th Annual Meeting, Elects Gi Yeol Bahn as President
The Council of Korean Southern Baptist Churches held its 35th annual meeting from June 20 to 23 at Tacoma First Baptist Church, during which Gi Yeol Bahn, the senior pastor of Indianapolis Korean Baptist Church, was elected as president. 
West Virginia: 23 Dead in Flooding, Hundreds of Houses Destroyed
At least 23 people have died in the state of West Virginia from sweeping floods caused by incessant rains and overflowing creeks and rivers, according to the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. 
Britain's Decision to Leave EU Triggers Petitions Call for a Second Referendum
Millions of Brits voted in the EU referendum across the UK, and a slight majority preferred to leave the EU. 
Hundreds Gather for Korean American Medical Missions Conference
Some 900 gathered in Irvine on Friday afternoon for the start of the Global Medical Missions Alliance (GMMA) Conference, which aims to encourage Christians to live missionally wherever they may be. This is the sixth such biannual conference that has taken place, but the first that has taken place un… 
Most White Evangelicals Believe America Is No Longer a Christian Nation, Says Study
A new research surveyed the attitudes and perceptions of Americans regarding Christianity, and their perception of the religious and cultural situation prevailing in the country. Religious Persecution Slightly Decreased Over Past Few Years, According to Pew Study
A Pew study released on June 23 says that religious persecution around the world has been decreasing over the past few years. The research, which analyzed data up to 2014, shows that government restrictions on religion and social hostilities towards religion declined slightly between 2013 and 2014. … 
Supreme Court Split Blocks Obama Immigration Plan
The Supreme Court has deadlocked over a case regarding President Barack Obama’s immigration plan, it announced on Thursday, blocking the plan from taking effect which would have protected over four million undocumented immigrants from deportation and issued work permits.
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