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Oregon Church Says ‘No Excessive Weight’ For Worship Team Applicants
An Oregon church drew flak after it posted guidelines for worship team applicants on its website.

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US Presidential Debate: Trump Back in The Race, Says Frank Luntz
After the second presidential debate, Republican pollster Frank Luntz announced Donald Trump is back in the race.

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North Korea: Despite 70 Years of Religious Persecution, Church Keeps Growing
North Korea Christians have endured 70 years of persecution, but these have not stopped the work of God in the communist nation.

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Abortion Can Be Made Legal for Zika Cases in Thailand
The health department of Thailand announced abortion can be possible for cases of Zika virus infection.

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New Study on Church Income/Spending Study Shows Insights to Establishing Better Finance System
For bigger churches, almost half of the church's annual budget goes to staff salaries and benefits, the study said.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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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.

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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.

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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
