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Bye, Bi-Vocational Pastor
It seems my tri-vocational role has got the best of me. As of Feb. 2016, I am not anymore a tri-vocational pastor. In fact, I’m not sure if I’m a pastor anymore because one of the positions I had to drop was being a church pastor. With “just” being a hospital and US Army chaplain, I am now i… Unitarian Church In UK Passes Vote to Offer Transgender Baptisms
The New Chapel Unitarian and Free Christian Church has agreed to offer baptisms to transgender members, making it the first church in the United Kingdom to do so. 
President Obama at His Last National Prayer Breakfast: 'Jesus Is a Good Cure for Fear'
President Obama addressed faith leaders for his last National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning, during which he mainly focused on the fears that people may have, and having the courage to conquer those fears. 
Living Way Community Church Celebrates 16 Years
Living Way Community Church, located in Los Angeles, celebrated its 16th anniversary on Sunday with a special worship service. Living Way began in January of 2000 with just 20 people in the home of Pastor James Yim, who planted the church and currently serves as the co-lead pastor. Today, the church… 
Pastor of China’s Largest Mega Church Arrested
A pastor of China’s largest officially-approved Protestant church with over 10,000 members has been arrested and sent to a “black jail,” which falls outside of the nation’s penal system, according to media reports. Texas Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Cheerleaders on 'Bible Banners'
The Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of a high school cheerleading squad on Friday who are seeking to continue with their lawsuit for the right to display banners with religious content at football games. 
Pastors' Choice Different From Congregation When It Comes to Choosing President, Says Lifeway Survey
A poll count of favorite presidential candidates of Protestant pastors has been released by the LifeWay Research, which shows that Ted Cruz is the top favorite among the Republican-leaning pastors, while Hillary Clinton is leads the list among the Democrat-leaning pastors. A very low rating was reco… 
The Church Without Walls: A Church to Serve Those Who are Homeless
Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles where many homeless individuals can be found is The Church Without Walls -- a church with literally no walls for anyone who would like to visit. As a church not within a building but one that simply meets on the street, one could have a firsthand experien… 
Nigeria: Multiple Suicide Bombings Kill 16 in Chibok
About 16 people were killed and many injured from multiple suicide bombing attacks in Nigerian town of Chibok, where about three hundred schoolgirls were kidnapped by Boko Haram about two years ago. 
WHO Declares Birth Effects Linked to Zika a Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organization declared the Zika virus to be an international health concern on Monday because of its suspected links to cases of birth defects. 
In the Iowa Caucus, Ted Cruz Emerges as GOP Winner, While Hillary Clinton Acquires Close Democratic Victory
Ted Cruz was the clear winner amongst the Republican candidates at the Iowa primaries on Monday night, with 27.6 percent of the votes, followed by Donald Trump who received 24.3 percent and Marco Rubio who received 23.1 percent of the votes. On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton garnered a tight v… 
Korean Americans Urge Reunion of Families Divided Due to Korean War
"This old grandma has a dream too. My dream is to step on the grounds of my hometown one more time. When Korea is unified once again, I really want to go back to my hometown." Such were the words of Hee-Bok Kim, an elderly woman in her 90s whose family was divided during the Korean War. 
Majority of Americans Prefer Presidential Candidates Who Believe in God, According to Pew Research Study
A new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center finds that being an atheist is a disadvantage for presidential candidates and that American adults are less likely to vote for a presidential candidate who doesn’t express any belief in God. 
Southern California Storm Takes Out Power for 140,000 Homes and Kills 1
Southern California experienced unusually strong winds of up to 70 mph on Sunday, taking out power for over 140,000 homes and taking the life of a driver who was crushed by a falling tree. 
Korean American Professionals Share Journeys and Progress in Representation and Cultural Awareness
Korean American professionals working in various fields gathered at the University of Southern California on Saturday for the Korean American Coalition (KAC)'s National Convention. For the first time, KAC collaborated with USC's Korean American Student Association (KSA) to host its convention.









