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New York Marathon 'Jesus' Carrying a Cross, Running for Boston Marathon Bombing Victims (Video)
The New York City Marathon falls just after Halloween, so it is not a surprise to see some runners in costume.
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Bethany Hamilton Films 'Dolphin Tale 2,' Gives Thanks to God 10 Years After Shark-Attack
"Soul Surfer"s Bethany Hamilton, the 23-year-old pro surfer, will portray herself in Alcon Entertainment's family feature, "Dolphin Tale 2," according to Variety.
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'Spears the Musical' Unveils the Real Britney with the Gospel of Jesus Christ
The musical SPEARS: The Gospel According To Britney will be performed on Thursday in New York City. It tells the story of Jesus Christ through, unusually, the music of pop star Britney Spears.
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Jesus Halloween Costume Pulled for Concerns of 'Trivalizing' Religion, Says School Official
A senior student at a Chicago high School was pulled from the classroom on Halloween, because his costume (Jesus Christ) was found to be offensive by teachers.
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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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[10th CCOWE] Rev. Wayne Chen: When Everything Is 'Mission,' the Church Loses Its Way
Rev. Wayne Chen calls on the Chinese church to move beyond the false dichotomy between "evangelism" and "social concern," urging a return to the cross-centered Gospel as the core—trusting that the Gospel is inherently holistic and that it alone drives the church into the world without losing its focal direction.
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[10th CCOWE] Clement Chia and Chuang Yu-ming Dialogue: 'What Kind of Christian Does the World Need?'
Revs. Chia and Chuang called the Church to return to the full, embodied Gospel of Christ the King—beyond moralism—so that believers' transformed lives visibly demonstrate God's Kingdom.
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MyFaithTV Founders Step Down, File for Divorce After 34 Years of Marriage
André and Jenny Roebert, founders of the global Christian network MyFaithTV, are divorcing after 34 years, with Jenny citing biblical principles and severe family harm, as legal proceedings over assets and ministry leadership begin.
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[10th CCOWE] Hong Kong International Churches See 37% Surge as Youth Seek Cultural Shift
The surge in English-speaking international churches in Hong Kong—driven by returnees and youth seeking cultural relevance—contrasts with declining Cantonese congregations, not because the gospel changes, but because church culture must evolve to foster belonging, relational warmth, and intergenerational empowerment.