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Gay Pastor Confession May Draw More Compassion
Congregants of the megachurch Grace Chapel are broken yet standing firm after their lead pastor confessed to homosexual struggles. The Rev. Paul Barnes will be led through counseling, which had failed
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Urbana Readies for Biggest Crowd Ever
One of the largest student mission conferences is nearing 21,000 registrants and Urbana's director sees an enormous potential for ignition in the mission field.
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Joel Osteen Dubbed 'Most Fascinating'
The 10 most fascinating people this year include retired tennis great Andre Agassi, rapper Jay-Z and megapastor Joel Osteen, according to Barbara Walters.
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Young Adults Find Community on the Internet
Every day, tens of thousands of new profiles are added to MySpace.com – a growing phenomenon that seems to parallel with the widespread exodus of young believers from the Church.
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Ted Haggard Begins 'Restoration'
'Restoration' begins this week for former megachurch pastor Ted Haggard. His counseling team of three pastors has set out to guide him through what may be a long process toward recovery from a drugs a
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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