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Christian Scientist Katherine Hayhoe Named Among TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential
Evangelical Christian scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe has been named among TIME Magazine's most influential people. Actor Don Cheadle says Hayhoe "defies a stereotype," as she is outspoken about her faith in relation to her scientific work.
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'Unprecedented' Georgia Law Allows Guns in Churches and Schools
Georgia governor Nathan Deal signed a legislation this week that will allow individuals to carry firearms in some churches, bars and schools. While proponents say this bill protects American's constitutional rights, critics fear it will promote violence in schools and other public areas.
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Lead Singer of Christian Band Jars of Clay Promotes Gay Marriage Via Twitter
Dan Haseltine, lead singer of the Christian music group Jars of Clay, recently announced his support for gay marriage on his twitter page. The singer has received severe backlash from his fan base, which is composed primarily of Christians.

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Grammy Winning Singer Donnie McClurkin Says Music Saved Him from Bondage
In an emotional speech, Grammy award winner and pastor Donnie McClurkin told audiences that he was saved from shame and sin through the prayers of gospel singer Andrae Crouch.
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Christian Movie 'Heaven Is For Real' Trumps Johnny Depp Thriller at Box Office
Faith-based film "Heaven is for Real" has raked in an astonishing 21.5 million within five days of its release in contrast to the Johnny Depp film "Transcendence," which has only garnered 11.5 million.

 
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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).

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Rick Warren challenges pastors at WEA assembly: preach, teach, and heal like Jesus
On the opening night of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Rick Warren issued a heartfelt challenge to church leaders around the world: “Don’t just preach the message of Jesus; learn His model—share the gospel with the poor, the sick, and the broken as He did; pray as He prayed; and build the church as He built it.”

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[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.
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[Exclusive Interview] Evangelist Stephen Tong exhorts the Chinese church to return to the foundations of reformed faith
During the 14th World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Pastor Stephen Tong, the founder of the Reformed Evangelical Church of Indonesia, spoke with Gospel Herald (GH), offering earnest counsel to the Chinese church.
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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.”
