Ministries
Some three dozen Christians, mostly Korean Americans, gathered at a workshop event at Azusa Pacific University on June 13 to learn more about how to get involved in ministry work in North Korea, and to pray for the nation. The meeting was hosted by a group called Adopt815, which is aiming to mobilize churches and ministries in Southern California to come together for a prayer event on August 15.READ MORE
US
Michigan passed a law on Thursday allowing private, religious adoption agencies to not serve prospective parents if it conflicts with their religious beliefs, voted by the legislature and signed by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder (R). "The state has made significant progress in finding more forever homes for Michigan kids in recent years and that wouldn't be possible without the public-private partnerships that facilitate the adoption process," said Snyder in a statement.READ MORE
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Some 800 Christians gathered at a rally at the Alabama Capitol on Saturday, affirming that marriage is between one man and one woman. The rally was organized and hosted by Sanctity of Marriage Alabama, and featured leaders from the public sector and from non-profit organizations, including Dr. Joe Godfrey, the Executive Director of Alabama Citizens Action Program (ALCAP); Colonel John Eidsmoe, Legal Counsel at the Foundation for Moral Law; Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL); Eunie Smith, president of Eagle Forum of Alabama; Kayla Moore, wife of Chief Justice Roy Moore and president of the Foundation for Moral Law; and Nick Williams, associate pastor at Rivers Baptist Church and probate judge of Washington County, among others.READ MORE
Church
In the midst of a busy and stressful daily life, one way to maintain joy -- and spread joy to others -- is by understanding that joy is relational, according to E. James Wilder, Sheila Sutton, John and Sungshim Loppnow, and Anna Kang. Wilder and Sutton co-authored the book, 'Joy Starts Here,' and the Loppnows, Kang, and Wilder co-authored 'Joyful Journey.' In both books, the authors aim to equip believers with practical exercises through which they could maintain joy in their daily lives. The five authors were also featured at a conference from June 5 to 6 during which they helped attendees practice these exercises directly.READ MORE
Ministries
The thought of a child being sexually abused is any parent's worst nightmare. But are parents well-equipped to prevent that thought from becoming a reality? Pattie Fitzgerald, advocate for child safety and founder of Safely Ever After, Inc., shared that parents are victim to many misconceptions about child sexual abuse and sexual predators. Contrary to belief, sexual predators are not only strangers, or only a "weird looking guy." Actually, Fitzgerald said, most sexual predators are "super charming," and come from any background or setting. 90 percent of childhood sexual abuse occurs by someone the child knows, Fitzgerald said at a child safety seminar at Church Everyday on Sunday.READ MORE
World
Such were the fears of *Noushin, a house church leader in Iran who shared her story with Open Doors USA, a non-profit organization serving persecuted Christians all over the world. However, when Noushin was arrested and placed in solitary confinement, she found that her actions differed from her fears. She was able to share the gospel with the interrogator she met in prison.READ MORE
Church
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) recently hosted its 14th annual Conference on Mental Health and Spirituality, themed “Journey Called Life,” on May 28, during which speakers from diverse faith backgrounds -- including Native American spiritists, Buddhists, Hindus, and Christians -- spoke on various topics regarding mental and emotional health. Christian speakers led sessions on helping those with post-traumatic stress disorder; engaging faith communities to fight against human trafficking; and the relationship between ‘love’ and mental health in an individual.READ MORE
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A number of Christian relief aid organizations, including Samaritan's Purse and Billy Graham Rapid Response Team, have been offering aid in Hays County, Texas since the floods that have hit the area, destroying some 500 homes and killing over 20 people. Some 1,200 people are homeless.READ MORE
World
A prayer vigil on behalf of Pastor Saeed Abedini, who has been imprisoned in Iran for over two years, will be taking place in front of the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday morning, an hour before Naghmeh Abedini, Pastor Saeed Abedini's wife, will be testifying before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and petitioning for the release of Americans who are detained in Iran.READ MORE
Ministries
Nick Vujicic, evangelist and author of "Life Without Limbs," prayed together with some 650 Korean Christians early on Saturday morning for revival in Los Angeles. Referring to the recent events of unrest in Ferguson, Baltimore, and other cities, Vujicic said at the 6 AM prayer meeting, "God has called all of us to pray for revival, because people need Jesus today like never before."READ MORE
Church
Christ Central of Southern California (CCSC) is an independent church that was birthed in October of 2011 from its status as an English ministry (EM) of Cerritos Presbyterian Church. Many Korean American pastors are familiar with the church as being one of the most successful churches to have transitioned from being an EM of an immigrant church to becoming an independent church.READ MORE
Church
The Korean Pastors Association of Eastern Region of L.A. wrote, signed, and sent a letter to the San Gabriel Presbytery last week expressing concern and disappointment on the delay of the dismissal of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church from the PCUSA, and requesting that the church be dismissed swiftly according to the Gracious Dismissal Policy that the Presbytery has established.READ MORE
Church
For most church-goers, the extent of their biblical studies probably go as far as their daily devotionals, weekly church Bible studies, and Sunday sermons from their local church pastors. The more voracious Bible readers might go further by reading commentaries, articles, and analyses by theologians. Some may be hungry for more, but might see a seminary education as intimidating or inaccessible for various reasons. Living Way Community Church, located near downtown Los Angeles, has been offering "Life Academy" for those very people within the church.READ MORE
Church
The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) faith community makes up a significant portion of America’s population today, but it seems the community still has a distance to cover in terms of spreading awareness of its specific interests and needs to the public, having a strong voice in social issues that affect the nation, and being recognized for its contribution to the greater society.READ MORE
Church
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) faith leaders gathered for a National AAPI Prayer Breakfast on Tuesday morning, praying on behalf of the nation's leaders and issues affecting the nation and world. "For us to shine and be a light to the community, we need to pray," said Timothy Haahs from the Tim Haahs and Associates, Inc., who spoke a short message before the prayer breakfast. The prayer breakfast was a part of the Lighting the Community Summit, a conference on civic engagement in the Asian American faith community hosted by Korean Churches for Community Development (KCCD).READ MORE
The Sunday Assembly, also known as the “Atheist Church”, based in the United Kingdom is scheduled to have its first global assembly. The “church” is also known to have a branch and ...
World May 06, 2014 02:34 AM EDTThe leaders of the DPRK have been making very strong statements regarding human rights. A representative from the North Korean government has stated in a speech that the U.S. is a ‘living ...
World May 08, 2014 03:08 AM EDT
