Bible scholar suggests ‘Mark of the Beast’ may not be 666 after all
Canadian Bible scholar Wes Huff is encouraging Christians to reexamine a widely held assumption about Revelation 13:18—that the number of the beast is definitively 666. According to Huff, some of the earliest and most respected manuscripts suggest a different number altogether: 616.
Korean VOM calls for prayer for pastor Lian Changnian amid ongoing persecution in China
The Voice of the Martyrs Korea (VOM Korea) is calling on Christians worldwide to pray for Pastor Lian Changnian, a Chinese house church leader recently released on bail but suffering serious mental and physical effects from prolonged government interrogation.
Incheon Jeil church commissions second cohort of "Vision Missionaries"
Incheon Jeil Church, led by Senior Pastor Lee Jaeil, held a commissioning service on June 29 for its second cohort of “Vision Missionaries,” a ministry initiative aimed at equipping lay Christians to live missionally in their everyday lives.
South Korea votes tomorrow — Churches urge repentance and unity over political partisanship
As South Korea prepares for its presidential election on June 3, Christian leaders across the country are emphasizing political neutrality and a renewed focus on repentance, unity, and the common good.
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East China Church Requires Real-Name Registration for Sermon Access
A Church in East China recently announced that, in accordance with policy requirements, believers must register with their real name on the church's official website to gain permission to listen to audio sermons through WeChat posts.
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Greg Laurie says evangelism isn’t just for preachers, but for everyone
Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, recently spoke at a European evangelism conference in Berlin, urging Christians to rediscover their shared calling to spread the Gospel. Speaking to an international audience, Laurie stressed that evangelism is not reserved for pastors or missionaries, but is a mission for “ordinary people with willing hearts.”
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In China, Worshippers Pack Historic Church for Daybreak Service
At 5:15 a.m., before the first light of dawn had pierced the darkness, my friend and I bundled up in our coats and stepped into the brisk morning air. The city was still asleep, and the shops remained shuttered.
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From a megachurch in China to community shepherding in the U.S.: A pastor’s cross-cultural mission journey
When Pastor Lu first walked into the small community church in Los Angeles with only ten members, he had to relearn how to schedule his pastoral duties. Having served for years in one of China’s renowned “megachurches,” he now faced a completely unfamiliar ministry environment.
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They’re searching for what’s real”: Will Graham highlights Gen Z’s spiritual hunger
Evangelist Will Graham observes that today's younger generation is not turning away from faith but is instead seeking deeper meaning, identity, and truth through it.
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KPCA reaffirms ban on ordaining and officiating same-sex marriages
The Korean Presbyterian Church Abroad (KPCA) has reaffirmed its stance against the ordination of LGBTQ individuals and the officiation of same-sex marriages during its 49th General Assembly held at Yeondong Church in Seoul on May 7–8.
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A watershed moment: how evangelical leaders are responding to pope Leo XIV’s election
The election of Pope Leo XIV has ignited a wave of commentary among evangelical leaders worldwide, sparking both cautious hope and renewed theological concerns. As the Catholic Church turns a historic page, Protestant observers are reflecting on what this new chapter could mean for inter-church dialogue and global Christianity at large.
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Black smoke rises over Vatican: No pope elected in first conclave vote
A plume of black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday night, marking the end of the first round of voting in the papal conclave without the election of a new pope.
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New River pastor William Schonemann found dead in his home, church community in morning
The congregation of a small Arizona church is grieving the sudden death of their pastor, William Schonemann, who was reportedly found unresponsive in his bed earlier this week.
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Historic first: Chinese prayer included in Pope Francis' funeral mass
In a groundbreaking moment at the funeral Mass of Pope Francis, a prayer was recited in Chinese, marking the first time a Chinese prayer has been officially included in a Vatican funeral ceremony.
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ISIS labels Pope Francis' burial a "Marketing Tool" in ongoing theological war
In a recent statement, the Islamic State (ISIS) condemned the funeral of Pope Francis, describing it as a calculated marketing maneuver in what they call an ongoing theological war.
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ELCA to maintain conscience protections for opponents of same-sex marriage
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has decided not to remove conscience protections for members who oppose same-sex marriage.
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James River Church reportedly cuts ties with Assemblies of God, but no official confirmation yet
James River Church, a prominent megachurch based in Springfield, Missouri, has reportedly ended its official affiliation with the Assemblies of God.
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‘Conclave’ Sees 283% surge in viewership following Pope Francis’s death
In the wake of Pope Francis’s passing, viewership of the film Conclave—a dramatic depiction of the papal election process—spiked dramatically. According to streaming analytics firm Luminate, the movie saw a 283% increase in daily watch time on April 21, the day after the pontiff's death.