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Meriam Ibrahim's Muslim Family Drops Lawsuit in Sudan, May Allow Her to Return Home
Meriam Ibrahim's Islamic relatives have dropped the lawsuit against her, which may pave the way for Ibrahim and her family to return to the United States.
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'Six Californias' Bill May Hit Ballot, Californians Divided in Campaign to Split Golden State
A campaign to turn California into six distinct states has collected 1.3 million signatures, more than enough to put it on the 2016 ballot if they are all valid. According to recent polls, Californians remain evenly divided on the issue.
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Nordstrom Features Models with Disabilities in Heartwarming July Catalog to Serve 'Diverse Customers'
The popular clothing company Nordstrom features disabled models in its July 2014 issue, a move which they hope will pave the way for more retail companies to advertise to physically disabled consumers.
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Funeral Held for Slain Texas Stay Family, Mourners Sustained 'by Faith'
A funeral was held Wednesday for the Stay family, who were slain by a former family member. Mourners credit their faith for upholding them during this time, acknowledging that the Stays are now rejoicing in Heaven.
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Family of Jailed Chinese Pastor Zhang Shaoije Escapes to United States
The family of prominent Chinese pastor Zhang Shaoije has escaped to the United States following Zhang's arrest by the communist government for "gathering crowds to disturb public order."
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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.