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No Religious Test for Refugees
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While
a few U.S. political leaders have called for banning resettlement of
all Muslim refugees, leaders in the evangelical community affirm that
refugees should not be rejected based on their religious identity.
According to the January Evangelical Leaders Survey, 91 percent of
respondents said the United States should not bar entry to all refugees
affiliated with certain religions. Read more.
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Podcast — Inside Elections
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In
Today’s Conversation podcast, Leith Anderson talks with expert
political analyst Nathan Gonzales for insight into the 2016 presidential
elections and more. Evangelicals are good news people who want to
bless others even through politics and voting. This podcast sheds light
on what is actually going on inside elections. Listen now.
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NAE Leadership to Gather in Washington, D.C.
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Please
pray for the NAE Board of Directors as they gather in the nation's
capital for its semi-annual board meeting on March 10. NAE leaders will
also interact directly with leaders in government, think tanks and
advocacy organizations on key issues facing our nation during the
Washington Briefing, held March 9. Learn more.
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Pre-order "Faith in the Voting Booth"
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NAE
President Leith Anderson and NAE Vice President Galen Carey show how
better informed, faith-directed voting is both possible and desperately
needed in our country today. "Faith in the Voting Booth: Practical
Wisdom for Voting Well" will be released March 15. Pre-order the book today.
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Member Spotlight: Open Bible Churches
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Formed
in 1935, Open Bible Churches is an association of churches and
ministers with a mission to globally make disciples, develop leaders and
plant churches. They are currently ministering in 45 countries. Through
the outreaches of Open Bible churches overseas over 226,000 people
received Christ last year. Learn more.
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Article Spotlight: Defining Evangelicals in an Election Year
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Christianity Today —
These days, everyone wants to know what evangelicals believe —
especially about political issues ... That's understandable. Americans
who identify as white evangelicals remain a powerful voting bloc
in the United States — representing 1 out of every 5 voters in recent
presidential elections, according to The Pew Research Center. And most —
about 8 in 10 — have voted Republican in at least one election. So it’s
no surprise that Donald Trump recently proclaimed, “I am an
evangelical.” Read more.
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Event Spotlight: Together 2016
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On
July 16, 2016, we are gathering on the National Mall as one — lifting a
unified sound and asking Jesus to reset our generation. Together 2016
will feature dynamic speakers and musicians like Francis Chan, Luis
Palau, Hillsong Unitied, Kari Jobe and Lacrae.
Visit Reset2016.com to learn more about supporting or attending Together 2016. Visit NAE.net/praytogether for information on how your church can support the event with prayer.
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