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Over Half of Surveyed HK Churches Lack Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies, Landmark Study Finds
A Hong Kong Christian Council report reveals that over half of local churches lack sexual harassment policies or awareness of them, while victims delay seeking help by an average of 10 years due to fear, shame, and church cultures that prioritize authority and harmony over accountability.
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BBC Announces Four-Part Documentary Series 'Jesus' Set for 2027 Premiere
The BBC will premiere a 2027 documentary series on Jesus' life and impact, amid a broader surge in Biblical screen adaptations fueled by The Chosen.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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Archdiocese of San Francisco to Pay Nearly $400 Million to 530 Abuse Victims in Historic Settlement
The Archdiocese of San Francisco has agreed to a record $395 million settlement with 530 abuse survivors, requiring not only financial compensation but also strict transparency reforms and personal apologies from the Archbishop.
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At Hong Kong Summit, Christian Leaders Urge Church to Shift From Being 'In the City' to 'For the City'
Asian church leaders at the 2026 Hong Kong conference call for urban congregations to transition from being "in the city" to serving "for the city" through unity, revival, and practical outreach amid shifting geopolitical and spiritual landscapes.
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[10th CCOWE] Edmund Chan: The Greatest Crisis Facing the Church Is Putting 'Mission Ahead of the Mandate'
Rev. Edmund Chan urged the global Church to prioritize inner spiritual formation ("Mandate") over external ministry ("Mission") to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission.
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[10th CCOWE] Rev. Wayne Chen: When Everything Is 'Mission,' the Church Loses Its Way
Rev. Wayne Chen calls on the Chinese church to move beyond the false dichotomy between "evangelism" and "social concern," urging a return to the cross-centered Gospel as the core—trusting that the Gospel is inherently holistic and that it alone drives the church into the world without losing its focal direction.
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[10th CCOWE] Clement Chia and Chuang Yu-ming Dialogue: 'What Kind of Christian Does the World Need?'
Revs. Chia and Chuang called the Church to return to the full, embodied Gospel of Christ the King—beyond moralism—so that believers' transformed lives visibly demonstrate God's Kingdom.
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MyFaithTV Founders Step Down, File for Divorce After 34 Years of Marriage
André and Jenny Roebert, founders of the global Christian network MyFaithTV, are divorcing after 34 years, with Jenny citing biblical principles and severe family harm, as legal proceedings over assets and ministry leadership begin.
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[10th CCOWE] Hong Kong International Churches See 37% Surge as Youth Seek Cultural Shift
The surge in English-speaking international churches in Hong Kong—driven by returnees and youth seeking cultural relevance—contrasts with declining Cantonese congregations, not because the gospel changes, but because church culture must evolve to foster belonging, relational warmth, and intergenerational empowerment.