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World Cup Jerseys on 'Christ the Redeemer' Statue Upset Brazil's Catholic Church
The Brazilian Catholic Church is outraged after an Italian broadcasting company digitally placed "blasphemous" soccer jerseys on the nation's iconic "Christ the Redeemer" statue. Although the commercial has since been removed, the church plans to sue the company for $5.4 million.
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Comedy Starring Christian Rapper Lecrae Parodies Religious Scandals
Although the new film "Believe Me" starring Christian rapper Lecrae is not a traditional faith-based film, the producer of the movie says it explores many Christian themes and takes a hard look "at the power of platforms, particularly among today's young Christians."
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Rick Warren Shares Grief, Tells Pastors to 'Use Suffering to Witness to World'
Saddleback pastor Rick Warren spoke at the Southern Baptist Convention this week, revealing to hundreds of pastors and Christian leaders that his late son used his suffering to encourage others. Warren urged pastors struggling with mental illness to use their experience to "witness to the world"
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Government Union Wants Workers Fired for Supporting 'Duck Dynasty'
A government union is demanding that two senior management officials be fired because they put decals on their personal trucks supporting Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson. Robertson is known for his outspoken opposition to homosexuality.
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Christian Filmmakers Give Men Battle Plan for Purity, Weapons to Conquer Porn within Church (Video)
Pornography is a rampant problem within the church, devastating families and ripping marriages apart. To combat this epidemic, a group of filmmakers have created a DVD curriculum designed to help men fight porn addiction and find freedom through Biblical truths.
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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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Corey Jackson Urges on Capitol Hill: Care for the Hearts and Souls of the Chinese People
Western society often views China primarily through the lenses of geopolitics and economics, but as a pastor and evangelical Presbyterian, Rev. Corey Jackson is most concerned with the hearts, minds, and souls of people—not only in the United States, but also in China.
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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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USCIRF Hearing Calls for the Release of Pastor Ezra Mingri Jin
At a hearing held on October 16, the USCIRF urged the U.S. government to take action to secure the release of Pastor Ezra Mingri Jin and others imprisoned for practicing their faith.
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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.”