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.”

[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.

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.

Church

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.”

Opinion

From Wenzhou to Osaka: A Chinese Evangelist Says, “I’m Tentmaking in Japan, Waiting for Revival”

The Gospel Herald interviewed Jiang Dao, a post-80s Chinese evangelist now living in Osaka, Japan, to learn why he left Wenzhou—often considered a “saturated” land of faith—and how he continues to pursue his missionary calling in a spiritually indifferent Japan.

General

[2025 Kuyper Prize] Rev Stephen Tong‘s Vision for Theological Education & Gospel Transformation of Indonesia

At age 85, renowned Chinese evangelical leader Pastor Stephen Tong has been awarded the 2025 Kuyper Prize by Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary, in recognition of his outstanding global contributions to the promotion of Reformed theology.

World

Indian pastor found dead under mysterious circumstances after raising safety concerns; Government launches probe

A well-known pastor in India has been found dead under suspicious circumstances, just weeks after expressing concerns for his safety. His death has sparked widespread outrage, prompting authorities to launch an official investigation.