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'Just Say No!' Unites Global Christians to Combat Drug Addiction Through Weekend of Fasting and Prayer
Non-profit organization Just Pray NO! has announced it will host a weekend of fasting and prayer to fight against the worldwide epidemic of drug abuse. President and founder Steven Sherman says he believes prayer is the strongest defense against addiction and asks that Christians around the world join him in fighting this "spiritual battle."

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Pope Francis Declares Sex Trafficking 'Crime Against Humanity,' Unites Religious Leaders to Fight It
After a private meeting with four women who were forced into prostitution, Pope Francis declared to a conference that sex trafficking is a "crime against humanity." The conference was held to unite church leaders and police officers together from around the country to fight sex trafficking.

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'Irreplaceable' Movie: Focus on the Family's Latest Film Receives Severe Backlash
Focus on the Family's yet to be released film "Irreplaceable" has received an overwhelming amount of negative press, including boycotts and threats of protests. Jim Daly asks Christians to pray for protesters and says he hopes the Holy Spirit will work through the film.

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Christian Actor Mickey Rooney Dies at 93, Credited Faith for His Success: 'God Gave Me My Career'
Mickey Rooney, a born-again Christian, has died at 93. The legendary actor credited God for his success, urging Americans to "Go with God."

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NCAA Baylor Basketball Players Baptized, Coach Calls Season 'Extraordinary' (Video)
Five members of the Baylor Bear’s basketball team were baptized by the team’s Chaplain. Coach Scott Drew rejoices that “this is the year God has given the increase.”

 
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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.”
