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Mark Driscoll Invites John MacArthur to Resurgence Conference
After much attention sparked by Pastor Mark Driscoll's visit to John MacArthur's cessationist Strange Fire Conference in California, Driscoll has formally invited Pastor MacArthur to the national Resurgence Conference in Seattle in November. Driscoll, who is a continuationist, was stopped by security from handing out free copies of his upcoming book, "A Call to Resurgence: Will Christianity Have a Funeral or a Future?"

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'Duck Dynasty' Season 4 Halloween Finale- Why Phil, Other Christians Choose Not to Celebrate the Holiday
Phil Robertson, patriarch of the Duck Commander family, chose not to participate in Halloween in last night's "Duck Dynasty" episode. He is not alone in his stance against the holiday - Christians often choose not to celebrate Halloween because it essentially glorifies evil.

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Air Force Academy Pressured to Remove 'So Help Me God' from Oath, Many Are Grieved
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) filed a complaint with the United States Air Force Academy because of a phrase in its Honor Oath which recognizes the Lord.

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New Jersey Same-Sex Marriage a 'Sad Situation, but We Have Hope, Jesus Christ,' Says NJ Pastor
Republican Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey dropped his challenge to the legalization of same-sex unions in the state Monday, instigating a storm of gay weddings in various counties. Although the Governor is in opposition to the legislation, he withdrew his appeal to the State Supreme Court because it was not likely to be overruled.

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Mark Driscoll’s Books Confiscated at John MacArthur’s Strange Fire Conference
Mark Driscoll was prohibited from handing out free autographed copies of his upcoming book at John MacArthur's Strange Fire Conference last Friday. Driscoll, a continuationist known for his bold preaching, was in the area for a men's conference nearby.

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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.