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Pastor Kong Hee Accused of Lying, Lack of Leadership By Singapore City Harvest Church's Former Investment Manager
Singapore megachurch pastor Kong Hee has been accused by City Harvest Church's former investment manager of lying about his control over music management firm Xtron and displaying a severe lack of leadership.

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Israeli Barber Fights Anti-Semitism With Invisible, 'Magic' Yarmulkes
A barber in Israel has created a "magic" yarmulke, which allows religious Jews to observe their faith without attracting unwanted attention.

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Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Share Sweet Instagram Photo, Favorite Moments in the Past Year
Jill and Derick Dillard of "19 Kids and Counting" had a busy year, which they fondly remembered in a series of sweet Instagram photos.

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Kenji Goto Latest Update: Jordan to Swap Jihadist Prisoner for Pilot; No Mention of Japanese Christian Hostage
Jordan officials have agreed to swap a jihadist woman prisoner for a Jordanian pilot held by ISIS, but did not mention if Japanese hostage Kenji Goto would be included in the deal.

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New Sundance Documentary 'The Hunting Ground' Reveals Shocking Rise of Sexual Assault on Campuses
A new documentary focusing on sexual assault on college campuses has received high praise from critics and anti-rape activists following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.

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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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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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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.
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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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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.