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Interview with Jimmy Needham – 'The Hymns Sessions – Vol. 1'
Christian singer Jimmy Needham plans to release “The Hymns Sessions – Vol. 1,” an eclectic compilation of Christ-centered hymns, on September 10. Needham, known for his Christ-exalting lyrics and soul-pop music, wrote two original hymns for the album alongside contemporary covers of nostalgic Christian songs, some of which are hundreds of years old. The record features guest artists Trip Lee and Shane and Shane.
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‘Truly Human’ Video by Jefferson Bethke: 'We are Created for Deep Community'
Evangelist and college minister Jefferson Bethke posted “Truly Human,” a YouTube video inspired by Craig Gross’ upcoming book, that encourages living in deep community, despite the effort and potential discomfort that getting “open” might involve at first.
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XXXChurch Founder Releases ‘Open’ Book on Being Honest in Today's Isolated Culture
Craig Gross, pastor and founder of XXXChurch, will release ‘Open,’ a book about accountability, on July 30. The book encourages honest communication in the paradoxical age when America and the social media world boasts to be the most connected and prefer to portray a picture-picture social media site, but also the most fragmented and disconnected culture in history.
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Stomach Bug Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak Across the U.S.; Sources Remain Unclear
At least 285 cases of intestinal infections caused by cyclospora parasites have been reported since June in eleven states across America. The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have yet to pinpoint the source of the outbreak, due to the delay of symptoms in those who have ingested the parasites.
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Spain Train Crash Updates: Train's Speed Exceeds Twice the Limit at Curve
Wednesday night’s train wreck in Santiago de Compostela, Spain has killed 78 passengers to-date, some of which were from the United States and from Mexico. The train may have been going twice the speed limit when it rounded a curve, causing it to derail and slam into a cement support structure for a bridge.
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10th CCOWE: Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting Asks 'What Has Gone Wrong with the Chinese Church?' and Calls for Renewal Through Repentance
At the 10th CCOWE, Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting called Chinese church leaders to spiritual repentance, warning that institutional success masks deep crises—such as youth attrition, co-worker burnout, and internal power struggles—and urging renewal that begins with inner transformation, not external methods.
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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Highly Respected Chinese Biblical Scholar Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee Passes Away at 70
Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee, a renowned Old Testament scholar and former president of CGST, passed away at 70.
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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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Thousands Gather for Public Gospel Festival on Thailand's Central Pattaya Beach
On July 4, a coalition of Thai churches and the Bright Romance Foundation, in partnership with Pattaya City Government, held a large evangelistic festival at Central Pattaya Beach featuring worship, testimonies, and a public ocean baptism that drew thousands and symbolized the Gospel's transformative power in a nation known for Buddhism and nightlife.