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Baptist Leaders Russell Moore, Frank Page Move Past Trump Controversy

Two Southern Baptist leaders, one who is an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump, met this week and ended up planning how to create stronger bonds within the Protestant church network amidst public murmurs the meeting was really about the "critic's" job being at risk.
Christians Detained for Praying for China’s National People’s Congress

As a meeting of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) convened this month, Beijing police detained two Christians who had travelled there specifically to pray for the proceedings.
Pastor's Home Vandalized After He Opposed NJ Mosque Construction

New Jersey pastor Joseph Basile said his home was vandalized multiple times due to his lack of support of a proposed, new Islamic community center; construction of the center was denied by local zoning board members last week.
Disney's Beauty and Beast 'LGBTQ Agenda' Attacked by American Family Protest Petition

Declaring moral opposition to an "exclusively gay moment" in Disney's new Beauty and the Beast movie, religious-anchored American Family Association sponsored an online, open letter to Disney that can be signed by individuals to demonstrate public opposition. At publishing time, the letter was supported by 44,000-plus signatures.
Grief: Theologian John Piper Promotes 'Weeping But Embracing Life God Has Given You'

"Occasionally, weep deeply over the life that you hoped would be. Grieve the losses. Feel the pain. Then wash your face, trust God, and embrace the life that he's given you," suggests John Piper, founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minnesota.

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Over the past few days, I had the privilege of traveling to Jakarta for the 2025 International Gospel Conference organized by Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI).
Corey Jackson Urges on Capitol Hill: Care for the Hearts and Souls of the Chinese People

Western society often views China primarily through the lenses of geopolitics and economics, but as a pastor and evangelical Presbyterian, Rev. Corey Jackson is most concerned with the hearts, minds, and souls of people—not only in the United States, but also in China.
[Exclusive] Watoto Asia director Rev. Sunny Cheng: bringing life-changing education from Africa!

Watoto—an international Christian child-care ministry—held “Emily: A Life Story” in Hong Kong to promote “Keep a Girl in School” poverty-relief campaign. Following it, Rev. Sunny Cheng, the Asia Regional Director of Watoto, shared about his remarkable journey in ministry with Gospel Herald.
USCIRF hearing calls for the release of Pastor Ezra Mingri Jin

At a hearing held on October 16, the USCIRF urged the U.S. government to take action to secure the release of Pastor Ezra Mingri Jin and others imprisoned for practicing their faith.
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church to hold 2025 missions conference: “united in mission, unlimited possibilities”

River of Life Christian Church (ROLCC), the largest Chinese church in the United States located in Silicon Valley, will host its 2025 Missions Conference from October 17–19 under the theme “United in Mission, Unlimited Possibilities.”