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View From Above

Tucked under the majestic dome of the U.S. Capitol is a spectacular balcony with sweeping views of the most powerful district in America: the Capitol Reflecting Pool, National Mall, Smithsonian and the Old Post Office Pavilion clock tower, plus monuments honoring Presidents Washington, Lincoln, Grant and Garfield. Stately scrollwork protects balcony visitors from the plaza above the famous Capitol steps, where a rarely united Congress gathered after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on American soil.

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Humility Month

The signs of June are everywhere. Rainbow designs are emblazoned on billboards, store entries, and even lighted upon municipal buildings. Rainbow flags, hoisted on buildings and flagpoles, snap in the wind. It is a national celebration for a lifestyle that mocks God and misleads people.

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Enfocando Nuestra Atención en un Énfasis de Doble Vía

En el mundo actual de los mensajes de texto con un solo clic para enviar, es difícil imaginar que el primer medio de comunicación en el oeste de los Estados Unidos fue el advenimiento en 1860 del Pony Express, seguido un año después por el telégrafo transcontinental inaugural en 1861.

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Training Our Eyes On A Two-Track Emphasis

In today’s click-to-send texting world, it’s difficult to imagine that the first means of communicating in the western United States was the 1860 advent of the Pony Express, followed a year later by the inaugural transcontinental telegraph in 1861.

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Doors Opened in D.C.

Just a two-minute drive from the U.S. Capitol — the legislative mecca of America — visitors flock to the Museum of the Bible, which celebrates the history of the globe’s best-selling book.

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Three Troublesome Pastors

Three California pastors, all generals in the spiritual battle over truth and righteousness, took their influence to the nation’s capital as Church United hosted another Awakening Tour, this time in conjunction with the second annual National Gathering of Prayer and Repentance.

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Geofencing Your Congregation By Government

Geofencing is digital tracking of cell phones and is used to specifically identify a demographic for marketing and advertising purposes. Were you aware the government is using this business strategy to target Christians?

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A Non-insurance Method to Health Care

As pastors, we are acutely aware of being good stewards of God's money, not only personally but also corporately. That includes providing a way for church or ministry employees to receive the medical care they need at a price that doesn't impede an ability to serve people.

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San Jose Win, & LDS Speaking Op

When I'm asked how I spend my day as a pastor, my response is something like this, "Pastor relationships, donor development, networking, and making things happen!" Most of what I do is unseen, but the fruit of the Holy Spirit moving through Church United is evident. Here's a behind-the-scenes snapshot from the past two weeks:

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Speaker Johnson Prayed Over By CU Pastors

I know Represenative Mike Johnson. I've met with him multiple times, and I'm grateful to Bob Tyler, who initially introduced me. I'll never forget a candid conversation we had at a coffee shop in D.C. about a phone call he received from President Trump when Rep. Johnson was the chair of the Freedom Caucus, and the caucus wouldn't vote to support his healthcare reform (Obamacare) bill. That's a story I can share with you in person.

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Knesset Member Haskel And Church United Recap

The following is a summary of the 10-26-2023 Zoom call we had with Knesset Member Sharren Haskel regarding the state of Israel and the broader Middle East. The call was incredibly powerful, and Member Haskel's passion and transparency was palpable and inspiring. The call touched upon several significant aspects, and while it was heart-wrenchingly difficult to listen to, it is essential that we continue to stay informed about these events.

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Taylor Taylor

Hollywood: Human Trafficking, Boxing & Revolution

Are you a theatrical release movie fan? I prefer to watch films in the comfort of my La-Z-Boy so I can hit pause when I have to use the bathroom. Watching at home also allows me to get up from that plush leather chair to make healthy popcorn.

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Dios continúa impactando a Estados Unidos

El buen trabajo de Church United continúa, ya que acabamos de atravesar la mitad del camino de este año 2023. Es difícil imaginar que las escuelas darán inicio nuevamente en cuestión de semanas. Y aunque el verano tiende a ser un momento de desaceleración para las familias, Church United mantiene un ritmo constante a medida que nuestra influencia cultural y espiritual se extiende por el Noroeste y hacia el corazón de Estados Unidos.

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Partnering with Not A Mistake to Reveal the Rainbow

Scripture does not mince words! Neither will the Revealing the Rainbow conference at Cornerstone Church in Downtown Fresno. The is an inaugural 3-day conference that is launching speaking events across the country. Not A Mistake's Speakers' Bureau will have 4 keynotes: Former Trans Male Chloe Cole, Former Trans Female, Drag Queen and Prostitute Kevin Whitt, Former Lesbian and Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Kris Olsen, and Former Homosexual Jim Domen will share their stories of transformation proving that change is possible. None of us were "born that way" and you'll hear from the true biological sexes: males and females. Local area counselors will speak and provide resources for those attending.

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Metaxas, CBN, and #3 on Amazon!

Wow. What a whirlwind! I’m writing to you from New York, where I just taped a podcast with No. 1 New York Times bestseller Eric Metaxas. I met Eric during a Church United Regional Briefing event in San Jose, where he was the featured speaker. I gave him a copy of my book, “Not A Mistake, Parents' Hope for their Gay Son,” which he read on his flight home. Soon, he sent me an email.

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180 Million DayStar TV Audience

Author Jim Domen's Live TV interview on the DayStar network will air tomorrow, Wednesday, May 4, regarding his new book “Not A Mistake, Parents Hope for Their Gay Son.” Available on Amazon.com. DayStar's global audience reaches over 180 million people!

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Behold The Coming Ground Swell

There is another wave preparing to break, this one on land—as noted by a recent article in the Los Angeles Times. In its March 4 edition, reporter Cindy Carcamo documented a growing trend of political engagement by Hispanic evangelicals and observers are expecting their influence to come crashing down as a new wave on old stereotypes. As more and more American Hispanics convert from Catholicism to Protestant evangelicalism, their voter preferences are also shifting toward a biblical worldview.

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Pastor Hopes to End Cancel Culture

Pastor Jim Domen, MDiv who leads a national ministry engaging pastors in cultural issues impacting their communities, will hold a news conference Tuesday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m. ET at the U.S. Supreme Court requesting justices hear an appeal of his sexual orientation and religious discrimination lawsuit against the video platform Vimeo.

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200 California Pastors to D.C. in 2022

We are on the cusp of a new year and we’ve got big plans, but before we unveil those, I’d like to spend a few minutes celebrating significant victories among our courageous network of Church United Pastors.

After five years of intentional foundation setting, 2021 ushered in a season of growth and influential reach for Church United, and much of that success is the result of your faithful partnership through intercession and investment. God continues to amaze me with his provision and advancement.

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Prime Time Church United Pastor Interview

This Friday at 5:00 p.m. PST Fox national news Host Tucker Carlson will interview Pastor and Oroville Vice Mayor Scott Thompson.

Pastor Scott serves his community as Senior Pastor at River of Life Church and as a city council member. He lives out Scripture from behind the pulpit to the public square with solid policy decisions.

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