Korean Churches in Southern California Extend Help to LA Wildfire Victims

An offical of Korean churches in Southern California revealed their efforts to support victims of wildfires by purchasing and donating emergency relief supplies, including masks and blankets, to those in need.

South Korean Church leaders mourn deadly plane crash victims, urges for comfort and action

On December 29, Jeju Air flight 7C2216, traveling from Bangkok, Thailand, to Jeju, South Korea, tragically crashed while attempting to land at Muan International Airport. The accident claimed at least 177 lives. South Korean church leaders expressed deep condolences, pledging to share in the pain and pray for God’s comfort, while urging swift action from the government and authorities to address the tragedy and prevent future occurrences.

Pew Report Evaluates Countries with Severe Religious Persecution: Egypt and Syria Top the List

The Pew Research Center has released its 15th annual Global Restrictions on Religion report, highlighting the pressing challenges to religious freedom worldwide. The report identifies Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, and Iraq as the countries with the most severe restrictions on religious freedom, driven by both government limitations and societal hostility. Religious minorities in these nations face compounded pressures in practicing their faith.

Ministry Leader: Chinese Christians Need to Rethink Adoption, Churches Should Promote Adoption Culture

On September 5, 2024, China officially announced adjustments to its international adoption policy. Moving forward, except for foreign nationals adopting children who are direct relatives within three generations or stepchildren, the country will no longer send children abroad for adoption. According to statistics, since the Adoption Law legalized international adoptions in 1992, over 160,000 Chinese children have been adopted by foreign families.

Franklin Graham congratulates President-elect Trump: ‘I pray you will look to God every day for His guidance and wisdom.’

On November 6, Pastor Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), publicly congratulated President-elect Donald J. Trump on winning the presidential election in a Facebook post, stating, “I pray that you look to God every day for His guidance and wisdom.”
2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation

In the afternoon of Reformation Sunday, Oct. 27, some 2.1 million Christians gathered for a joint worship service from 2pm to 5pm in Seoul, Korea to “unite for repentance, revival, and restoration of holiness in our society.” According to organizers, an estimated 1.1 million joined onsite despite the bad weather with another 1 million joining online. The unprecedented joint worship service brought together Korean churches across denominations as they affirmed traditional marriage and family and
Chinese Christian arrested for ‘inciting disturbances’ while calling for social justice draws international attention

Recently, Zhu Bin (朱斌), co-founder of the special needs children’s school Beijing Special Children School (深呼吸学习中心), was arrested by the Haidian Branch of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau for “inciting disturbances”. Zhu is a long-standing activist, committed to calling for social welfare and justice, and has been harassed by authorities for calling for investigations into a number of social incidents prior to the most recent detainment.
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Japanese nuclear abolitionist group, World Council of Churches calls for a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Movement

The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the Japanese nuclear abolitionist group Nihon Hidankyo for its tireless efforts to achieve a nuclear-weapon-free world. The World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Japan Committee of Religions for Peace (RfP) World Council jointly called for the global advancement of the movement for a nuclear-weapon-free world and the promotion of peace and security.
Hurricane Milton Strikes Florida, Churches Respond in Times of Crises

As of October 10, 2024, Hurricane Milton is currently weakening after making landfall in Florida. Initially a powerful Category 4 storm with winds peaking at 180 mph, Milton has now diminished to a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 80 mph as it moves east-northeastward across the western Atlantic. The hurricane has caused significant storm surge and flooding along Florida's east coast and is expected to affect parts of Georgia as well. Churches in Florida have responded to the critica
Tragic Incident in the UK Leads to Widespread Unrest, Protests Target Muslim Communities; HK Frontline Mission Initiates Prayer

According to the "Missionary Prayer Room" of Frontline Mission (Hong Kong), a knife attack occurred in Southport, UK, on July 29, where a 17-year-old assaulted a children's dance class, resulting in the deaths of three young girls and injuries to 10 others.