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Mark Batterson, Pastor on Capitol Hill, Talks US Election, New Book 'Chase the Lion,' Kirk Cousins and God-Sized Dreams (Interview)
Pastor Mark Batterson, who pastors one of the top 25 most innovative churches in the U.S., is exhorting Christians to courageously follow their dreams. In his newest book Chase the Lion: If Your Dream Doesn't Scare You, It's Too Small, Batterson frames the heart of the book as "Live for the applause of nail-scarred hands," a statement that defines the core of his Lion Chaser's Manifesto.
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'Ben-Hur' Movie Producer Roma Downey Interview (Exclusive): A Message So Needed 'At Such a Time as This'
Christian actress and producer Roma Downey, who starred in "Touched by an Angel' TV series, urges followers of Jesus Christ to bring their friends and family to watch the MGM's 'Ben-Hur' remake that is slated for release on August 19th. Like the 1959 version, Ben-Hur is an action-adventure movie that intertwined the lifelong struggle between two brothers with the life story of Jesus Christ, but in the remake Christ will be featured much more prominently with the emphasis on the theme of forgiven
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VMWare CEO Pat Gelsinger Interview: Being a 'God-Glorifying' Technologist, and Transforming the Silicon Valley With Christ
Many in Silicon Valley are prominent, but few are significant. Among the prominent technologists in the Bay Area, VMWare CEO Pat Gelsinger is one of the most outspoken Christian technologists on faith, chosing the route of significance. Before becoming the CEO of VMWare, a multi-billion dollar and leading software company in the world, he was the first Chief Technology Officer at Intel Corporation, where the first microprocessors were invented. If you've ever plugged a USB into your computer, us
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Interview With TBC CEO Nancy Ortberg on Being a 'Catalyst' to Transform San Francisco Bay Area for Christ
Pastor Nancy Ortberg, a respected author and teacher on leadership and spirituality, shared with The Gospel Herald in an interview on how Transforming the Bay with Christ (TBC) might help the local church be a catalyst to transform the San Francisco Bay Area, the least Bible-minded and least-churched metropolitan areas in the nation, for Christ. The ministry has set an ambitious goal of planting 1,000 churches and converting one million new believers in the next decade.
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Interview With Skip Vaccarello, Author of Finding God In Silicon Valley: 'Take Advantage of Every Opportunity to Reach Out'
As a tech executive for over 30 years, Skip Vaccarello, who chairs the "Silicon Valley Prayer Breakfast," sees and understands the desperate spiritual and emotional needs of those living in Silicon Valley. Together with other Christian leaders who are making plans to transform the Bay Area for Christ, Vaccarello is doing his part by writing and publishing a book titled "Finding God in Silicon Valley" that consists of interviews with 26 committed followers of Christ and his commentaries.
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Pastor John Piper Offers Insight and Encouragement for First-Time Bible Readers in 2025
As the new year begins, many Christians have resolved to take on the project of reading the Bible cover to cover. That's great and all, but if it's your first time, just where do you start?
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[Exclusive Interview] A revelation within the brink of life and death — Meg Leung’s mission in Christian art
Meg Leung (梁麗橋), an artist with a lifelong love for watercolor painting, sees her art as more than a means of expressing her inner world; it is a bridge connecting her to God. Her artistic journey has revealed God’s perfect plan and inspired her to communicate the power of faith through her wor
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Transgenderism a fundamental human right? Hong Kong public disagrees, survey finds
A 2024 survey from the Society for Truth and Light (明光社)'s Center for Life and Ethics Research reveals that respondents from various backgrounds prioritize personal safety and fairness when it comes to transgender issues. When laws involve moral judgments, most respondents believe courts should not make the decisions. The study also indicates that religious believers share similar views with non-religious respondents, reflecting that many churches may rarely address gender topics in depth.
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Discipleship and Evangelism: Walking the Path of the Great Commission
Like an ever-flowing spring, the gospel refreshes dry, parched lands and needs our unwavering passion and steadfast faith to transform lives and bring renewal. The "flame in our hearts" calls Christians to keep their faith and love for the Lord ablaze, representing the work and power of the Holy Spirit, driving us to proclaim God's glory boldly.
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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