Rachael Lee Articles
Interview with Ray Chang: 'Why Not Reach More for the Gospel?'
“If heaven is going to be a community with all nations, all tribes, all people, then why can’t the church be that community? Why can’t we reflect what heaven is going to be like?”These are some of the questions that Pastor Ray Chang had pondered when he first felt compelled to plant a multiethnic ... Acts Ministries International Convenes in Leadership Summit: 'Grow Together, Grow Healthy'
Acts Ministries International, a denomination consisting of 13 churches in the U.S. and overseas, convened from August 4 to 6 for a leadership summit at Church of Southland, located in Anaheim, CA. California's Faith-Based Universities Express Concern Regarding Potential Anti-Discrimination State Bill
A California anti-discrimination bill that is currently awaiting a vote by the California state Assembly is raising concerns from Christian institutions which say that the bill would restrict their ability to operate according to their religious beliefs. World Vision Branch Manager Accused of Channeling Millions in Funds to Terror Group Hamas
World Vision's Gaza branch manager Mohammed el-Halabi was accused by Israeli officials on Thursday of giving millions of dollars from World Vision's funds to the extremist group Hamas. According to Israeli officials, Halabi admitted during interrogations that he had been a member of Hamas since his ... 'Joshua Generation' Multi-Church Youth Retreat Points Teens to 'Real Love' in Christ
The annual Joshua Generation summer retreat for youth took place once again this year from August 1 to 4 at Taylor University in Upland, IN, under the theme, ‘Real Love.’ This year, over 700 students from 86 different churches gathered at the retreat, who were under the care of 97 counselors and 93 ... 'Pastors Can Help Prevent Domestic Violence, Too'
Pastors are more likely than not to encounter a domestic violence situation happening within the homes of their congregants. But are they prepared to handle the situation wisely? A non-profit in Los Angeles will be providing a sponsored training program this fall to equip pastors and seminarians ... Christ Central of Southern California to Launch Multisite in North Orange County
Christ Central of Southern California, which is currently located in Artesia, CA, will be launching a multisite campus in Placentia, CA, and held a vision meeting regarding the multisite on July 24. The Placentia campus will hold Sunday services at Valencia High School, and will have one service ... Pokémon Go: Demonic Danger or Outreach Opportunity? Christians Deliberate
As the augmented reality game Pokémon Go is increasingly gaining popularity across the world, Christians have expressed varying viewpoints across the spectrum, with some calling the game a demonic influence, and others embracing it and putting up signs at their churches welcoming Pokémon Go players. Majority of White Evangelicals Would Vote for Trump, According to Pew Research
A significant majority of white evangelical voters showed their support for Trump as the next president, according to the latest Pew Research Center study. 78 percent of white evangelical voters said they would vote for Trump if the elections were today, and 61 percent said they believe the ... Oriental Mission Church's New English Ministry Associate Shares Hopes
Family Chapel, the English ministry (EM) of Oriental Mission Church, has brought on Joshua Lim as its new associate pastor earlier this month. Lim, who preached his first sermon as associate pastor on July 3, will be working alongside Peter Yoo, who is also an associate pastor of Family Chapel. As ...