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Kent Brantly, Samaritan's Purse American Doctor with Ebola, 'Is Improving,' Pastors Franklin Graham, Greg Laurie Urge Prayer
After receiving a serum and being transferred to the United States, Dr. Kent Brantly, who was infected with the deadly Ebola virus, "seems to be improving." Religious leaders around the United States continue to encourage prayer for the doctor and fellow aid worker, Nancy Writebol.
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500 Christian Campers Being Rescued in California Mudslide, Parents Thankful
500 children and adults are being rescued from a Christian camp after being trapped due to heavy rainfall and mudslides
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Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick 'Proudly' Signs Bill Prohibiting Protests Near Abortion Clinics
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick this week signed into law a bill allowing police to order anti-abortion protesters away from the clinic entrances if their presence impedes public access. Pro-life groups are horrified by the ruling, saying it "overlooks the lethal violence which these facilities were built."
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Taiwanese Officials Fear Another Explosion as Blasts Kill 25, Injure 267 in Kaohsiung
After a series of blasts went off in Taiwan's second largest city, 25 people are reported dead and 267 injured. Authorities say there is a "possibility" that another blast may go off soon, as the cause of the explosion is yet unknown.
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Ebola-Infected American Missionaries Kent Brantly, Nancy Writebol Transferred to United States
Two American missionaries who contracted Ebola while working with Christian-based organization Samaritan's Purse in Africa have been transferred to the United States. Currently, both aid workers are in "stable but critical" condition.
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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.