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Napa Valley Earthquake, Aftershocks Rock San Francisco Bay Area, Officials Urge Preparation For More Tremors
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake rocked the San Francisco Bay Area early Sunday morning, centered in the Napa County town of American Canyon, but felt across Northern California. Officials have urged locals to remain prepared for future earthquakes, as they may happen "at any time."
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California Lawmakers Reverse Decision, Force Christian Universities to Cover Abortions
Gov. Jerry Brown's administration on Friday announced that health insurance companies in California can no longer deny coverage for abortions after pro-choice advocates protested a prior ruling that allowed Catholic Universities to refuse funding for such procedures.
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'Parents, Beaware': 'Unprecedented' Transgender Policy Adopted In Vancouver School Board, Opponents Fired
The Vancouver Board of trustees have decided to implement an update to school policy that will accommodate transgender students. According to the mandate, children will be allowed to choose their identity and the bathroom of their choice--and parents will not be informed.
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Pakistan: Islamic Extremists Use Rape as an 'Instrument Of Power' over Christian Female
A 12 year old Christian girl was recently raped in Pakistan, provoking the outrage of the Christian community. A lawyer within the country revealed that rape is often used as an instrument of power over Christian women and girls, and often, rapists go unpunished.
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Study: Teen Marijuana Users More Likely to End Up on Disability
A new study conducted by a team of Swedish researchers reveals that teens who heavily smoke pot are more likely to end up on government disability than those who abstain.
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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.