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George W. Bush Has Stent Implanted to Open Blockage in His Heart
DALLAS -- President George W. Bush underwent a successful procedure this morning to have a stent placed in his heart to open a blockage found during his annual physical, according to Freddy Ford, spokesman for the office of George W. Bush.
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Population Growth of Asians Outpaced Hispanics During the Last Decade
Opportunities are mounting to take the Gospel to more newly-arrived Asian-Americans. More than twice as many immigrants to the nation’s most populous state -- California -- now come from Asia than from Latin America, according to The New York Times.
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Christian, American Citizen Kenneth Bae Detained in North Korean Prison Camp
There are no official statistics about the number of Christians in North Korea, but the number may turn out to be higher than 10 percent, according to northkoreachristians.com. There could be as many as 70,000 Christians in North Korean prison camps, said Ryan Morgan, regional manager for East Asia with International Christian Concern.
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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.
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Anglican Communion Launches 10-Year Initiative to Plant and Revitalize 1 Million Churches
Anglican leaders launch "Vision36," a decade-long initiative to plant or revitalize 1 million churches and gain 20 million new believers by 2036, with Africa playing a central role and discipleship as its foundational pillar.
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Bible Society in Taiwan Launches Full Sign Language Translation Project
The Bible Society in Taiwan has launched a full chapter-by-chapter translation of the Bible into Taiwan Sign Language, following the completion of 70 biblical story videos.
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[10th CCOWE] Rick Warren Calls for Global Church Unity at Closing of 10th CCOWE Conference
At the 10th Chinese Congress on World Evangelization, Rev. Rick Warren called for global Chinese churches to pursue unity in mission—not uniformity—grounded in five biblical foundations, emphasizing that collaboration is essential for fulfilling the Great Commission and witnessing to the world.