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PCUSA Ministers Conclude Visit to TSPM/CCC Shanghai Headquarter
On Oct. 15, four Presbyterian ministers from America traveled to Shanghai to meet their friends at the registered church headquarter. Presbyterian Churches of United States (PCUSA) Elder Douglas Welch, Rev. Dr. Insik Kim, and two others had an exchange with Rev. Kan Baoping, executive director of China Christian Council and two other top Chinese church leaders, according to TSPM/CCC’s website.

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Michael Chang Gets Married at Virginity
As a devout Christian, world-class Chinese-American tennis player Michael Chang has always kept the principle of abstinence before marriage. Although tight scheduling did not allow him to spent time searching for his other half, he believes that love requires patience. He said that God has arranged everything, so he will continue to wait.

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Taipei Franklin Graham Festival Kicks Off with 30,000 Participants
TAIPEI, Taiwan - After a year of joint-effort among 700 churches throughout Taiwan, Taipei Franklin Graham Festival officially began with its first event titled “Rocking Seed” on Oct. 26 at the Liberty Plaza.

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Chinese House Church Leader's Son Brutally Beaten by Beijing Officials
In a report released by China Aid, a Texas-based house church watchdog, Chinese government officials “brutally attacked” the son of President of the Chinese House Church Alliance. The attack was unprovoked and without cause.
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Cantonese Christian Celebrity Gigi Lai Quits Entertainment Industry for Sake of Love
After working in the entertainment circle for the last 23 years, Hong Kong Celebrity Gigi Lai announced on Monday her decision to quit the entertainment industry, which attracted the media’s spotlight. Upon quitting, she will work in her younger brother’s dermatology clinic, managing the business.

 
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Reflections on attending the 2025 International Gospel Conference
Over the past few days, I had the privilege of traveling to Jakarta for the 2025 International Gospel Conference organized by Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI).

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Rick Warren challenges pastors at WEA assembly: preach, teach, and heal like Jesus
On the opening night of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Rick Warren issued a heartfelt challenge to church leaders around the world: “Don’t just preach the message of Jesus; learn His model—share the gospel with the poor, the sick, and the broken as He did; pray as He prayed; and build the church as He built it.”

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[Exclusive] Watoto Asia director Rev. Sunny Cheng: bringing life-changing education from Africa!
Watoto—an international Christian child-care ministry—held “Emily: A Life Story” in Hong Kong to promote “Keep a Girl in School” poverty-relief campaign. Following it, Rev. Sunny Cheng, the Asia Regional Director of Watoto, shared about his remarkable journey in ministry with Gospel Herald.
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[Exclusive Interview] Evangelist Stephen Tong exhorts the Chinese church to return to the foundations of reformed faith
During the 14th World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Pastor Stephen Tong, the founder of the Reformed Evangelical Church of Indonesia, spoke with Gospel Herald (GH), offering earnest counsel to the Chinese church.
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Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church to hold 2025 missions conference: “united in mission, unlimited possibilities”
River of Life Christian Church (ROLCC), the largest Chinese church in the United States located in Silicon Valley, will host its 2025 Missions Conference from October 17–19 under the theme “United in Mission, Unlimited Possibilities.”
