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Pastor Mark Driscoll Apologizes for 'Mishandling' Mars Hill Controversy
Popular pastor Mark Driscoll of the Seattle-based church Mars Hill recently posted a video to the Mars Hill website, apologizing for mishandling the many controversies that have surrounded the church over the past year.
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15 Refugees Killed by Israeli Shelling of Gaza School Used as UN Shelter
Gazan authorities said Israeli forces shelled a shelter school housing refugees on Thursday, killing at least 15 people. The Palestinian death toll continues to rise as rebel forces refuse to agree to a cease fire.
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Reba McEntire Joined by Kelly Clarkson Encourages World to 'Pray for Peace' in New Song
Country star Reba McEntire has released a new single encouraging people around the world to pray for peace. The singer says she was divinely inspired to write the song, calling it "a gift from God."
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Air Algerie Flight AH5017 Carrying 116 Passengers Has Crashed: Algerian Official
An Air Algerie flight with 116 people on board has disappeared form the radar. It is believed that the plane lost contact after switching flight paths due to inclement weather.
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Southern Baptist Leaders Urge Compassion for Illegal Immigrants Who Are 'Created in God's Image'
A leading member of the Ethics & Religious Liberty commission of the Southern Baptist Convention recently encouraged Christians to view the illegal immigration problem as a moral issue, saying those who have entered the United States illegally must be viewed with compassion, as they are "people created in the image of God."
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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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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] 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.