U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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.
A survivor of severe burns testifies: from death to life
During “Daniel Prayer Meeting” in South Korea, a Christian woman who once suffered severe burns shared her testimony of God’s justice and love, recounting her journey over the past decade from the valley of death to new life.
Chinese evangelist Stephen Tong urgently calls on pastors to repent and become holy vessels
“You must repent and become holy servants of God.” On the stage of the14th General Assembly of World Evangelical Alliance (October 27-31), renowned Chinese evangelist Pastor Stephen Tong loudly urged the delegates, delivering the shortest sermon of his preaching career.
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.
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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Evangelist Stephen Tong urges prayer and perseverance for China’s persecuted church
Renowned Chinese evangelist Rev. Stephen Tong recently issued a heartfelt message to the persecuted church in China, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith amid suffering and to face trials with patience and courage.
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The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) concluded its 14th General Assembly
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Christian book fair showcases “3D covers” and “world’s thinnest paper” Bibles
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Trump administration cancels $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University over antisemitism concerns
The Trump administration has announced the cancellation of approximately $400 million in federal grants and contracts with Columbia University, citing the institution’s alleged failure to address antisemitism on campus.
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Thaddeus Matthews, controversial Memphis broadcaster, dies at 67
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The Last Bastion in an Emergency: urgent need to establish missionary 'MEDVAC' safety net
