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Churches Increase Security Measures in Light of Shootings
The Federal Government has issued a report advising that churches increase security measures in order to help protect against shootings during church services. Gunmen can target a pastor, someone in the congregation, or believers as a whole, and it is wise for someone to be on guard and equipped to handle a deadly situation.
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Soul Surfer Bethany Hamilton Engaged to Wed Youth Minister Adam Dirks
Ten years after having been attacked by a tiger shark in her hometown, professional surfer Bethany Hamilton is engaged to be married. The 23-year-old who lost a limb in the attack is an inspiration to many, and her faith in the Lord shines brightly.
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Jenna Presley Retires from Porn Industry, Found New Life in Christ
Jenna Presley, whose real name is Brittni, retired from the porn industry after having welcomed Jesus Christ as her Savior. The former porn star had formed a key friendship with Rachel Collins, a member of the XXXChurch organization, that helped her come to know the love of God while she was involved in pornography.
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Fuller Theological Seminary’s New President Mark Labberton
Mark Labberton recently became the fifth president of Fuller Theological Seminary (FTS) in Pasadena, California. The multidenominational evangelical seminary has over 4,000 students and six satellite campuses across the nation.
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Ramadan 2013: Christianity and the Muslim Fast of Ramadan
While Muslims around the world are fasting and praying to Allah during Ramadan, Christians have the opportunity to pray for them to come to know Jesus Christ. The fasting is an act of Islamic worship, and Muslims believe that it will help erase their sins.
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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.