[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.
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.
Churches Hit by Sequential Raids in Hunan and Hubei as China Tightens Grip on Unregistered Religious Activities
Recent enforcement actions against unregistered house churches in Hunan and Hubei provinces.
Over Half of Surveyed HK Churches Lack Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies, Landmark Study Finds
A Hong Kong Christian Council report reveals that over half of local churches lack sexual harassment policies or awareness of them, while victims delay seeking help by an average of 10 years due to fear, shame, and church cultures that prioritize authority and harmony over accountability.
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Iranian Christians Targeted as 'Scapegoats' Amid Escalating War and Regime Crackdown
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) issued a statement on March 2 warning that the U.S. and Israel’s attacks on Iran have triggered a volatile environment posing a severe threat to Iran’s already vulnerable Christian community.
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U.S. Survey: Fewer Than One-Third of Christians Read the Bible Daily
A new study by Lifeway Research reveals that fewer than one-third of regular churchgoers engage with the Bible on a daily basis, despite a high level of respect for scriptural authority.
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Over 1,000 police raid Wenzhou house church, hundreds detained
Over a thousand police officers raided a prominent house church in Yayang, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province (浙江省溫州市雅陽), early Monday morning (the 15th). Hundreds of Christians were detained.
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Vancouver Chinese Church holds outdoor prayer gathering for China’s house churches
Faith Chinese Baptist Church (溫哥華信友堂) held its annual outdoor morning prayer gathering on Dec. 13 in Vancouver, drawing over hundreds participants to pray for the situation facing China’s house churches.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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A survivor of severe burns testifies: from death to life
During “Daniel Prayer Meeting” in South Korea, a Christian woman who once suffered severe burns shared her testimony of God’s justice and love, recounting her journey over the past decade from the valley of death to new life.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.