85-Year-Old evangelist Stephen Tong leads 16 Christmas gatherings across Asia, preaching salvation
At 85 years old, Pastor Stephen Tong (唐崇榮) led 16 evangelistic meetings across five Asian countries in 2025, proclaiming the Gospel message of Jesus' birth. The "Why God Became Man?" STEMI Christmas Rally ignited spiritual revival throughout the region as the veteran evangelist worked tirelessly to share the true meaning of Christmas salvation.
Singapore Bible College appoints Rev. Dr. Patrick Fung as eighth principal
Singapore Bible College has announced the appointment of Rev. Dr. Patrick Fung (馮浩鎏), a veteran international missions leader, as its eighth principal. Dr. Fung will officially take office on July 1, 2026, for a five-year term, succeeding Rev. Dr. Clement Chia (謝木水).
Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.
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River of Life Foundation Thanksgiving Fair: beyond the church walls—Chinese Christians serve the community with love
The River of Life Foundation will host its 2025 Annual Thanksgiving Fair and Luncheon on Saturday, November 15, at the River of Life Christian Church campus in Santa Clara.
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World Evangelical Alliance Unveils Seoul Declaration, Reaffirming Orthodox Evangelical Faith
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has released the Seoul Declaration, a 15-page statement reaffirming core evangelical beliefs and offering pastoral guidance on complex social and moral issues.
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The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) concluded its 14th General Assembly
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) concluded its 14th General Assembly on October 31, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea, with 850 delegates from 124 countries.
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World Evangelical Alliance's new secretary general Botrus Mansour takes office; Godfrey Yogaraja elected chair
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in Seoul concluded successfully yesterday (October 30), marking a new chapter for the WEA with the appointments of new Secretary General Botrus Mansour and new Chair Godfrey Yogaraja.
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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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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] Rev. Dr. Richard Tin-Wo Cheung: walking between “charismatic” and “evangelical”
Rev. Dr. Richard Tin-Wo Cheung, President of the Bible Seminary of Hong Kong, is widely recognized for his deep roots in Reformed theology. What many do not know, however, is that he also has a strong Pentecostal and charismatic background.
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Christian book fair showcases “3D covers” and “world’s thinnest paper” Bibles
A highlight of this year’s fair is the special Bible exhibition by Amity Printing Company of Nanjing. The display traces the evolution of Amity’s Bible printing from 1988 to 2025, featuring a range of editions including early Braille Bibles and various editions of the Chinese Union Version.
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Lausanne report “Global Voices” reveals eight key findings about the global church
The Lausanne Movement has released a new global report revealing eight significant findings about the global church — including a broad consensus that the digital space is becoming a new mission field, and that the wealthy remain among the “unreached.”
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40th Christian Joint Book Fair opens in Hong Kong, marking a new chapter in spiritual reading
The seven-day 40th Christian Joint Book Fair kicked off in Hong Kong, with an opening ceremony held on the first day, October 22. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, this year’s fair features a series of events under the theme “Stand by Me”, emphasizing how Christian literature accompanies readers in their spiritual growth.
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![[Exclusive] Watoto Asia director Rev. Sunny Cheng: bringing life-changing education from Africa!](/media/cache/thumbnail/7/23/72332sp_273w_150h_1x_1y.jpg)
[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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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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Corey Jackson Urges on Capitol Hill: Care for the Hearts and Souls of the Chinese People
Western society often views China primarily through the lenses of geopolitics and economics, but as a pastor and evangelical Presbyterian, Rev. Corey Jackson is most concerned with the hearts, minds, and souls of people—not only in the United States, but also in China.
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[Exclusive] Escaping Extreme Poverty: The True Story of a Ugandan Girl’s Transformed Life
Emily, from Uganda, is a beneficiary of the international charity Watoto’s Keep a Girl in School initiative. This July, visiting Hong Kong churches and schools, she shares her journey of overcoming hardship, regaining access to education, and pursuing her dreams.