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With March 17 deadline fast approaching, advocates ratchet up pressure on John Kerry. [ posted 3/10/2016 11:06AM ] Valery Melnikov / Sputnik For two years, ISIS has been terrorizing Christians and other religious minorities in Syria and Iraq. In one week, Secretary of State John Kerry will have to tell Congress whether the United States will officially label ISIS' actions a "genocide."
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Newsmax's Top 50 Megachurches in America
The average megachurch in America has the production sensibilities of a Grammy award-winning performer, the thoughtfulness of a famous professor or lecturer, the business-savvy of a multinational Fortune 500 company, the philanthropic effect of a global NGO, and the supernatural spirit that pops right off the text of the Bible's Book of Acts.
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Plotting to disrupt Islamic worship runs counter to Christ
"But the one who peers into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres, and is not a hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, such a one shall be blessed in what he does"(James 1:25). Pope Francis said about freedom, "Jesus wants us free, and this freedom - where is it found?
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Cross-section of US religious life to welcome pope
Among those who confirmed their attendance at the White House reception are the Rev. Joel Hunter, an evangelical megachurch pastor from Florida who is a confidant of Obama on spiritual matters.
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For most people, including the church, today’s Supreme Court decision is no surprise. But we must not confuse the roles of church and state. It is the responsibility of civil government to defend the rights of all its citizens, and to define civil marriage; it is the responsibility of a religious group to interpret its scriptures and act accordingly, including defining the parties and parameters of holy matrimony.
Ultimately, it is our joy as a church is to welcome everyone seeking a closer relationship with God, no matter what their marital status or views on various issues.
— Dr. Joel C. Hunter
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Dr. Hunter served as senior pastor of Northland Church in Longwood, Florida for 32 years. In 2017 he transitioned from that role on a mission to “go from my best interpretation of what the Bible says to my best imitation of how Jesus lived.” In 2018, Orlando Magazine listed him as the #1 most powerful voice for philanthropy and community engagement. And 2019 was his sixth year to be highlighted as one of Orlando's "50 Most Powerful." Now, Dr. Hunter serves as Pastor of Community Benefit at ACTION CHURCH. He is the chairman, of the CENTRAL FLORIDA PLEDGE campaign. Daily, Dr. Hunter can be heard on Z88.3 radio sharing one-minute devotionals that encourage listeners “Let’s go help somebody!”
Sunday, June 9th, Q & A - 9AM, 10:45AM, 12:15PM and 5:30PM Worship Services: Action Church (1485 Grand Rd, Winter Park, FL 32792)
Father’s Day - June 16th, 9AM, 10:45AM, 12:15PM Worship Services: Action Church (1485 Grand Rd, Winter Park, FL 32792)
Sunday, August 4th, 9AM, 10:45AM, 12:15PM Worship Services: Action Church (1485 Grand Rd, Winter Park, FL 32792)
