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Chinese Christians Imprisoned for Selling Religious Devotional Books

Five Christian leaders in China's northeastern Liaoning province, who were arrested for allegedly purchasing and selling Christian books, now received prison sentences for doing so.
Christian Mother, Son Killed by ISIL Jihadists for 'Defiling' Islam by Converting to Christianity

A Somalia family who was living secretly as Christian converts from Islam was invaded in their own home and shot to death by Islamic extremists believed to be affiliated with the al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab terrorist group.
Tim Tebow Wants to Adopt Kids 'From Every Continent'

Christian athlete Tim Tebow revealed starting a family is already on his mind, and that family would include an adopted child "from every continent" on earth, if the 29-year-old bachelor had his druthers.
Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck Call Off Divorce to Give Marriage Renewed Try

Actors Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner recently decided to keep working on their marriage rather than divorcing, after announcing their separation in June 2015. Both 44 years old, the two were married for 10 years prior to the divide.
Pastor Who is Former Atheist Discovers True Happiness Serving God

When Rev. Joe Martin was an atheist, he said he saw most Christians as hypocrites. Then he found God as he aged into his late 50s, and something happened that he describes as "pretty amazing."

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Reflections on Attending the 2025 International Gospel Conference

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.”