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About 1,100 Southern Baptist Staff Taking Voluntary Retirement from International Mission Board
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is losing 1,132 personnel from its workforce through voluntary retirement or to opt out of current financial support, according to an update from International Mission Board (IMB). 
Canelo Alvarez vs Amir Khan Fight Predictions: British Superstar Thinks Speed Will Be a Factor in May 7 Bout
Amir Khan is considered heavy underdog in his upcoming showdown with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in May, but the British boxing superstar believes he has the tools to score an upset. 
Korean Christians Invited to Launch 'Azusa Now' Revival Gathering, Set to Take Place in Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
The Call is planning for an all-day revival gathering at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with hopes for a revival like that of the Azusa Street Revival that took place on 1906, and Korean Christians have been invited to kick off the gathering. "We're not looking for an event," said Lou Engle, the … At Least 38 Killed by Suicide Bombing in Iraqi Funeral; ISIS Claims Responsibility
At least 38 people were killed by a suicide bombing on Monday at a funeral northeast of the Iraqi capital, security officials said. 
Did Jeremy Lin Leave New York Knicks Because of a ‘Jealous’ Carmelo Anthony?
Former All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire believes Jeremy Lin decided to leave New York Knicks in 2012 because he felt some of his teammates does not like him to stay in the Big Apple. Cruz and Rubio Take Shots at Trump at 10th GOP Debate
The five remaining GOP presidential candidates gathered for the 10th GOP debate at the University of Houston in Texas on Thursday night. 
Italian Senate Passes Bill that Would Legalize Same-Sex Civil Unions
The Italian Senate passed a bill to legalize same-sex civil unions, but did not allow the couples to adopt ‘stepchild’ as surrogacy is illegal in the country. 
Georgia Senate Passes Amended Religious Freedom Bill
The Georgia State Senate passed an amended version of a religious freedom bill on Friday. 
China: Government-Approved Pastor Who Resisted Cross Removal Jailed for 14 Years
A Chinese pastor who was involved in protesting against removing cross atop his church has been sentenced 14 years in prison, on charges of corruption, swindling, and gathering people to disturb social order, according to media reports. Financial Fraud Lawsuit Against Gospel for Asia Causes National Religious Broadcasters to Cut Ties with GFA
A financial affair led the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), an international association of Christian broadcasting networks, to cut ties with Gospel for Asia (GFA), a missionary organization that aims to spread the gospel throughout Asia. In the beginning of February, a lawsuit claiming the mi… 
Abortion Clinics Closing at Fastest Rate in History Since 2011, Says Report
Abortion clinics have closed at fastest rate in history during the last five years, mainly in Republican-run states, according to a report by Bloomberg. 
Interview with Dr. Benjamin Shin: A Growing Love for the Immigrant Church
Dr. Benjamin Shin is one who commits himself for the long haul. Shin, who is 52, has pastored at LA Hanmi Church for 15 years and at LA Open Doors church for 7; co-founded and has led a para-church ministry called Crossroads Campus Ministry (CCM) for 30 years; and has taught at Biola University’s … 
Children Bring Worship and Cheer to the Home of the Elderly
About 40 children from Sa-Rang Community Church visited a nursing home where some 60 elderly men and women live to share their warmth and love. In particular, the church’s children’s choir, called ‘Sharon Choir,’ has been practicing worship songs and body worship for the past three months to… Pentecostal Christians in India Urge Government to Protect Them from Persecution
A Pentecostal church affiliates in India protested against “steadily increasing attacks on Christians,” and asked the government to intervene and shield them from violence. 
Christians Persecuted in China, Says Human Rights Watch Report
Instances of arbitrary detainments of Christians and campaigns against churches and crosses in China continues to be reported in international media.









