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.
[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.”
[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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Print books aren't going away, Pastor says--three "rising stars" point to the future
Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee, Senior Pastor of Saddleback Church Hong Kong, believes print books will not die but will instead experience a renaissance through transformation. He predicts three categories of “rising star” books.
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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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Taiwan churches embrace AI learning boom: “church AI bootcamp” helps pastors harness tech for gospel
AI is rapidly transforming how people work and live across the globe. To help churches share the gospel more effectively, creatively, and personally, GOOD TV partnered with a team of AI coaches this September to launch the “Church AI Bootcamp.”
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[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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Taiwan’s Golden Bell Awards: Christian winners give glory to God
The 60th Golden Bell Awards for television programs and dramas were held on October 17 and 18 at the Taipei Pop Music Center. Many Christians, both on and off screen, received awards and publicly gave glory to the Lord during the ceremony.
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Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church to hold 2025 missions conference: “united in mission, unlimited possibilities”
River of Life Christian Church (ROLCC), the largest Chinese church in the United States located in Silicon Valley, will host its 2025 Missions Conference from October 17–19 under the theme “United in Mission, Unlimited Possibilities.”
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USCIRF hearing calls for the release of Pastor Ezra Mingri Jin
At a hearing held on October 16, the USCIRF urged the U.S. government to take action to secure the release of Pastor Ezra Mingri Jin and others imprisoned for practicing their faith.
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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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Hong Kong Legislative Council Rejects Same-Sex Partner Registration Bill, Citing Traditional Marriage Values
The Hong Kong Legislative Council overwhelmingly voted down the controversial Same-Sex Partner Relationship Registration Bill on September 10th.
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Chinese Pastor Reflects on Charlie Kirk’s Death: Church Must Confront “Today’s Issues”
The news of Charlie Kirk’s death not only shocked leaders in the English-speaking evangelical world but also affected Chinese pastors in North America. In a memorial article, one pastor described Charlie Kirk as someone who “awakened the church, Christians, and even society as a whole.”
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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.