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Obama Admits to 'Underestimating' ISIS Threat and 'Overestimating' Military Ability To Defeat Them
In a recent interview with CBS, President Obama admitted that his administration underestimated the power of the terrorist group ISIS--and overestimated the Iraqi army's ability and will to defeat them.

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'19 Kids and Counting's Jill and Jessa Duggar Reveal Dating Rules in Duggar Household
Jill Dillard and Jessa Duggar of the hit TLC show "19 Kids and Counting" recently revealed the dating rules imposed by their parents, Jim Bob and Michelle.

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Mark Driscoll's Integrity Questioned By 21 Elders, Supporters Urge Christians to 'Set Aside Judgement and Pray'
Mars Hill pastor Mark Driscoll continues to receive criticism for hiring a marketing company and using church money to artificially boost sales of his book and land it on the bestseller list. Meanwhile, supporters of Driscoll encourage Christians to set aside all judgement and instead pray for the pastor and his ministry.

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'Third Way' Church with Pro-Gay Views Ousted by Southern Baptist Convention
The Southern Baptist Convention recently cut ties with New Heart Community Church in California after pastor Danny Cortez announced that he no longer believes in a traditional definition of marriage.

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Brave Syrian Woman Wears Hidden Camera, Reveals Horrific Reality of Living in Cities Overtaken by ISIS
A brave Syrian woman wore a camera hidden in her burka to reveal the horrors of living in a town controlled by ISIS militants

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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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[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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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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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.