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America’s religious decline continues, and Gen Z women are the ones leading the trend. The Survey Center for American Life noted the decline amongst young women in April, marking a shift in previous generations when men were more likely to leave their faith than women. The Survey Center found, however, that 54 percent of adult…

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In what’s being called the largest synchronized baptism in American history, over 12,000 people were baptized in the name of Jesus across California on Pentecost Sunday. The pastor who founded the movement to make it happen called Baptize California says he plans to take it across America and then the world. Pastor Mark Francey of…

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The pastor responsible for a historic mass baptism last year is now setting his sights on what could once again break records and lead hundreds or thousands of people to Christ. Pastor Mark Francey of Oceans Church in California shocked the nation last year when he hosted Baptize SoCal, an event that attracted thousands of…

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One year after the remarkable 16-day, non-stop worship service at Asbury University, an outpouring still appears to be striking various schools and student bodies across America. For example, well-known ministry leaders Jennie Allen, Jonathan Pokluda, and others recently baptized hundreds of University of Georgia students. Instead of immersions in traditional baptismal pools, many of the…

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Fast food chain Shake Shack offered free Chicken Shack sandwiches every Sunday during the month of April in an apparent jab at Chick-fil-A, known for closing on Sundays to let employees have time for worship and rest. Shake Shack’s promotion required a minimum purchase of $10 and features a sandwich described as a crispy, white-meat…

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