Oprah Winfrey Joining TD Jakes, Joel Osteen for MegaFest 2013

Oprah Winfrey announced on Tuesday that she is joining Bishop T.D. Jakes of The Potter's House and other big-name Christian pastors for MegaFest 2013, the multi-day event that is scheduled to take place on Aug. 29 in Dallas.



via The Christian Post Church & Ministries http://www.christianpost.com/news/oprah-winfrey-joining-td-jakes-joel-osteen-for-megafest-2013-99279/

Church Denied City Permit for Beach Services to Hold July 4th Seaside Rally

Members of a church in Delaware will hold a service at a public beach on July 4th despite their city initially denying their request to hold eight Sunday seaside services this summer.



via The Christian Post Church & Ministries http://www.christianpost.com/news/church-denied-city-permit-for-beach-services-to-hold-july-4th-seaside-rally-99282/

Nebraska Church Eyes Bar for New Sanctuary

A recently created Baptist congregation in Nebraska is looking to purchase and renovate an old bar to use as a sanctuary.



via The Christian Post Church & Ministries http://www.christianpost.com/news/nebraska-church-eyes-bar-for-new-sanctuary-99270/

Ga. Christian Charity Breaks Guinness World Record With Nearly 3,000 Sandwiches in 1 Hour

A Georgia-based charity associated with the United Methodist Church may have broken the Guinness World Record for number of sandwiches made in one hour.



via The Christian Post Church & Ministries http://www.christianpost.com/news/ga-christian-charity-breaks-guinness-world-record-with-nearly-3000-sandwiches-in-1-hour-99269/

Considering the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

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Rick Warren Talks Leadership Traps, Handling 'Haters and Critics' at Hillsong Conference

Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren, unable to attend the Hillsong Conference in Australia in person this year, shared via Skype with Pastor Brian Houston his advice for young leaders involved in Christian ministry, as well as how he personally deals with criticism.



via The Christian Post Church & Ministries http://www.christianpost.com/news/rick-warren-talks-leadership-traps-handling-haters-and-critics-at-hillsong-conference-99247/

Mid-day encouragement: The Spirit is FOR us

The Spirit is FOR us. He makes intercession when we are weak or stumbling. Despite often grieving Him, or spurning Him when we choose to follow the flesh instead of the Spirit, still, when He prays to the Father on our behalf, every word He prays to the Father is for us. ~Emilio Ramos, Drive By Pneumatology