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• Christians killed in Nigeria
  

  At least 500 Christians — including women and children — were killed near the city of Jos, Nigeria, by Hausa-Fulani, an ethnic group, this past weekend.

• Iran continues persecution of Christians -- AG pastor tortured
  

  Wilson Issavi, the pastor of The Evangelical Church of Kermanshah (Assemblies of God) in Isfahan, Iran, was arrested by Iranian State Security in early February for converting Muslims. Issavi, who is still in prison, is reportedly in poor condition and shows obvious signs of torture.

• Abortion deception: Pregnancy care centers continue to battle lies and save lives
  

  The abortion industry relies on misinformation and incomplete information to direct women to choose to abort their baby. Many pregnancy centers (pro-life) across the nation offer free ultrasounds to help women know the truth about abortion. Organizations are taking further steps against abortion by sharing Christ's love and compassion with these women.

• Global University receives full regional accreditation
  

  Global University (AG) has recently gained full regional accreditation status, placing it on par with many other respected colleges and universities.

• BGMC launches new theme
  

  BGMC launches their new theme for 2010-2011, "Shake It Up — to change the world!" AG missionaries have written a theme song, BGMC have launched a new video, and many products were added to the BGMC catalog to celebrate the new theme.