Global Christian Relief releases first ever world persecution report 'The Red List'
Global Christian Relief (GCR) has published its first-ever persecution report, highlighting the five countries where Christians face the most severe persecution across five critical categories. Released on January 7, the 2025 GCR Red List is described as the first quantifiable, verifiable index covering incidents from 2022 to 2024. The report tracks violence in five key areas: killings, attacks on buildings, arrests, displacement, and kidnappings/assaults.
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to share the Gospel across 5 continents in 2025
People worldwide are searching for answers to life’s deepest questions but often don’t know where to turn. To offer hope through the message of Jesus Christ, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) will partner with thousands of churches in 2025 for global evangelistic events spanning North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Stream of Praise kicks off 2025 with special Women’s Worship Night
Stream of Praise (讚美之泉) will hold its first special event of 2025, a women-only worship night, on January 13 at 7 p.m. Pacific Time at its Worship Center in Tustin, California.
Chinese Online School of Theology launches 2025 advanced courses for pastors and believers
The Chinese Online School of Theology (COST, 漢語網絡神學院) has announced its second-quarter advanced courses for 2025, designed to offer opportunities for spiritual growth and ministry training to pastors and believers worldwide.
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North America Chinese Evangelical Seminary year-end report highlights significant ministry progress
As the year draws to a close, Rev. James Liu, President of the Chinese Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), reflected on the seminary’s remarkable growth and ministry development over the past year. Dedicated to providing theological education to Chinese Christians, CESNA continues to uphold its mission to remain faithful to the gospel and nurture believers. This year’s achievements span academic, ministerial, and outreach endeavors, fostering spiritual growth and advancing missionary wo
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2024 report from Wycliffe Global Alliance shows status of Bible accessibility worldwide
Wycliffe Global Alliance has published its 2024 Global Scripture Access Report, unveiling the latest status of Bible accessibility worldwide. The annual report is compiled using data from the Alliance’s partner organizations, including SIL International, the United Bible Societies, and others.
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Stream of Praise celebrates 30 years: Pastor Sandy Yu expresses gratitude and calls for prayer
Beloved by Chinese churches worldwide, the worship ministry Stream of Praise (SOP) will mark its 30th anniversary next year. In a heartfelt public address, founder Pastor Sandy Yu expressed profound gratitude for God’s grace and the support of believers, while calling on the global faith community to continue supporting this ministry through prayer and giving.
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Billy Graham Library Offers a Heartwarming Christmas Journey
The Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, provided a unique and heartwarming Christmas experience for the public this year. Through a series of festive activities and faith-filled events, the Library offered families an opportunity to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas while creating unforgettable memories.
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Olivet University License to Operate Revoked for 13 Reasons that Don’t Add Up
Olivet University recently found itself in the headlines after its former state agency, California's Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), cited it with 13 violations of California's Code of Regulations. I personally attended the hearing online, analyzed the 111-page Olivet University decision, and heard from people at Olivet. The details were shocking.
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Olivet University appeals BPPE's license revocation, vows to protect students and faculty interests
Olivet University has officially initiated the appeal process following the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education's (BPPE) decision to revoke its license. The university says it is committed to safeguarding the interests of its students and faculty, who have been directly impacted by this decision.
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Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship
Doulos Hope, the international floating book fair ship, has returned to Taiwan and is now docked at Kaohsiung Port, open to the public from December 18, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Originally built in 1991 and renovated in 2022, the ship features over 2,000 books on various topics, including faith, science, and art. It is operated by a diverse crew of 140 volunteers from 25 countries, offering services such as education, healthcare, and community outreach. The ship's mission is to spread hope and
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Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies
In the 2023-2024 academic year, New York-based Chinese Online School of Theology (COST) has seen significant development in expanding its ministry in theological education and mission outreach. They have promoted a series of new events and projects to explore different strategies that expand theological education for Chinese ministers. The following are some highlights from the 2023-2024 annual report:
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An Open Letter to President Donald Trump from an Educator in Malaysia
Recently, a Malaysian educator, Soh Or Kan (苏湖港), wrote to The Gospel Herald to express his support for President-elect Donald Trump’s stance on reintroducing prayer into public schools. He emphasized the spiritual void, moral decline, societal and familial impacts, and the mental health crises that have afflicted the U.S. education system since prayer was removed. Reflecting this history, he strongly advocates for the return of prayer to schools, believing it could restore moral and spiritual g
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Olivet University will continue to operate in California with 'religious exemption' status
Olivet University (OU), a Christian Bible college in Anza, California, announced it will continue operations in the state under its newly acquired "religious exempt school" status after a notice from the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). This action resolves OU's two-year licensing dispute over Newsweeks' defamatory articles and BPPE's unreasonable conduct.
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Fundraising for Rehab Village: Christian New Life Association Opening New Services for Recovering Addicts
The Christian New Life Association (CNLA, 新生協會), an evangelical drug rehabilitation ministry in Hong Kong, held its 23rd anniversary dinner on November 23. Commemorating CNLA’s great impact over the years, patrons and participants in the program gathered in support of the night’s fundraising events for the new Lantau Rehab Village, which featured Jingdezhen blue-and-white ceramics.
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Former Chinese Harvard Professor: American Campus Fellowships are ‘Wasting Away’
A few decades ago, renowned U.S. universities such as Harvard and Johns Hopkins used to brim with activities from Christian fellowships. Many churches purchased properties near the campuses as meeting points, providing students with free food and Bible studies. The campus ministries not only touched the lives of students but also helped shape campus culture. However, all this has quietly gone away.
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Not just a hot meal, ROLF Thanksgiving Fair testifies of powerful community impact by serving the body, soul, and spirit
One of the most vibrant ministries of the River of Life Foundation (ROLF) is its food pantry program and facilities. Their program serves over 15,000 families, an estimated 45,000 people, per month. A key component of this outreach is the annual Thanksgiving Fair and Luncheon, an event designed to give back to the community. This year, the event will be held on November 16th.
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“Fly With ACTS” 10th anniversary documentary coming to theaters in Taiwan, revealing the stories of cross-cultural mission in Africa
A documentary film, “Fly With ACTS”, showcasing the journey of Chinese church missions in Africa will be released in Taiwan theaters on November 24. The documentary follows the works of ACTS (Africa Career Training School) and their ten years of ministry.