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The Wisdom of Raising Children Well
It is definitely not an easy task to raise children well. As I raised two daughters, I refrained myself from writing a book about child education. I come to understand that knowing few principles of child education doesn’t guarantee you to raise your children well. 
Mainline Churches Rooted in Specific Ethnic Heritage Less Likely to Adapt to Racial Diversity, Says Study
A study conducted on 11,000 Evangelical Lutheran Church congregations between 1993 and 2012 claims that racial diversity in churches leads to decline in average attendance. China Releases Pastor Who Protested Cross-Removal Campaign
The pastor of a China state-run church called Pyongyang Three-Self Patriotic Movement Church who protested against the cross-removal campaign in Zhejiang province was released this week after being imprisoned for the last eight months, China Aid reported. 
Korean American Pastors' Conference: 'We Don't Want Any Pastor to Feel Isolated or Alone'
A conference for second generation Korean American pastors sponsored by the PCUSA’s Racial and Ethnic Ministries Department started off on May 9, and will conclude on Thursday around noon (EST). The conference took place in Orlando, Florida. 
North Carolina, Justice Department Duel Over Bathroom Ordinance and Interpretation of Equality Laws
The US Department of Justice and the North Carolina remain at odds with each other, and filed counter lawsuits accusing the other of misinterpreting and violating the laws. 
Indiana Installs "Baby Boxes" at Fire Station to Save Abandoned Children
Indiana became the first state in US to install “baby boxes” where mothers can surrender their babies so that they can be taken under government care. “Safe Haven” laws in place in Indiana for mothers wanting to give away babies since 2001.“Safe Haven” laws in place in Indiana for mother… 
Chicago Public Schools Permit Bathroom Access Based on Gender Identity
Chicago Public Schools will now allow students and staff to use bathrooms and locker rooms in accordance with their gender identities. 
Liberty University Board Member Resigns After Disagreement with Jerry Falwell Jr. Regarding His Endorsement of Trump
Mark DeMoss, a member of Liberty University's board of trustees and the school's public relations officer, has resigned after the school's president publicly endorsed Donald Trump for president. Most Evangelicals Believe Church Plays Major Role in Racial Reconciliation, According to Barna Study
A recent study found that 94 percent of evangelical Christians said they believe the church plays a significant role in racial reconciliation. 73 percent of all adults agreed with the same notion, according to the Barna Group study released on May 5. 
United Methodist Church Convenes General Conference, Same-Sex Marriage Issues to Be Discussed
United Methodist Church is set to have its quadrennial General Conference in Portland next week, where the issue of inclusion of LGBT people and their ordination in the denomination will be discussed. 
Chief Justice of Alabama Suspended for Ordering Probate Judges to Follow State Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, who was ousted from office thirteen years ago over his refusal to remove Ten Commandment display from the state judicial building, faces a hearing before state's Court of Judiciary for telling probate judges to comply with the state's same-sex marriage ban rather tha… 
Five Reasons Why the Large Single Site Church Is Declining
One of the largely unspoken phenomenon of the past decade has been the decline in large churches located at only one site. Most of the large church growth today is taking place at multisite churches. 
'Synergy' Retreat Offers Time of 'Mutual Learning and Encouragement' for Pastors
A group of Asian American pastors of various backgrounds gathered in Oceanside, CA this week for an annual retreat called 'Synergy,' during which pastors shared their insights and experiences on the topic of leadership. 
FDA to Regulate E-Cigarettes, Expand Checks on Other Tobacco Products
Food and Drug Administration has now put e-cigarettes under the same regulations as other cigarette and tobacco products. 
Pakistani Christians Protest Against Plans to Build Train Line Over Churches
Christians in Pakistan are protesting against Punjab state government’s decision to raze four churches which stand in the way of a planned Metro train project.









