Over 1,000 police raid Wenzhou house church, hundreds detained
Over a thousand police officers raided a prominent house church in Yayang, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province (浙江省溫州市雅陽), early Monday morning (the 15th). Hundreds of Christians were detained.
Vancouver Chinese Church holds outdoor prayer gathering for China’s house churches
Faith Chinese Baptist Church (溫哥華信友堂) held its annual outdoor morning prayer gathering on Dec. 13 in Vancouver, drawing over hundreds participants to pray for the situation facing China’s house churches.
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.
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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Reversal in two decades: how this Chinese pastor leads her church to growth through a “mission-shaped” vision
Rev. Shukyee Yau(游淑儀牧師), senior pastor of Tuen Mun Alliance Church（宣道會屯門堂）, shared insights from her doctoral research on the phenomenon of “church turnaround” and explained how the concept of a “mission-shaped church” can lead to transformation.
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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 Last Bastion in an Emergency: urgent need to establish missionary 'MEDEVAC' safety net
Establishing the MEDEVAC system is not merely a matter of welfare but a strategic essential for 'sustainable missions.' Responsible decision-making and support from all sending organizations are urgently needed.
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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.
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Korean Churches launch “Daniel prayer meeting” — 21 days of prayer for the nation and the next generation
Every November, churches across South Korea unite in a nationwide spiritual movement known as the Daniel Prayer Meeting, dedicating 21 days to prayer for the nation and the next generation.
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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.
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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.”
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Bible scholar suggests ‘Mark of the Beast’ may not be 666 after all
Canadian Bible scholar Wes Huff is encouraging Christians to reexamine a widely held assumption about Revelation 13:18—that the number of the beast is definitively 666. According to Huff, some of the earliest and most respected manuscripts suggest a different number altogether: 616.
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Korean VOM calls for prayer for pastor Lian Changnian amid ongoing persecution in China
The Voice of the Martyrs Korea (VOM Korea) is calling on Christians worldwide to pray for Pastor Lian Changnian, a Chinese house church leader recently released on bail but suffering serious mental and physical effects from prolonged government interrogation.
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Incheon Jeil church commissions second cohort of "Vision Missionaries"
Incheon Jeil Church, led by Senior Pastor Lee Jaeil, held a commissioning service on June 29 for its second cohort of “Vision Missionaries,” a ministry initiative aimed at equipping lay Christians to live missionally in their everyday lives.
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South Korea votes tomorrow — Churches urge repentance and unity over political partisanship
As South Korea prepares for its presidential election on June 3, Christian leaders across the country are emphasizing political neutrality and a renewed focus on repentance, unity, and the common good.
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East China Church Requires Real-Name Registration for Sermon Access
A Church in East China recently announced that, in accordance with policy requirements, believers must register with their real name on the church's official website to gain permission to listen to audio sermons through WeChat posts.
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Greg Laurie says evangelism isn’t just for preachers, but for everyone
Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, recently spoke at a European evangelism conference in Berlin, urging Christians to rediscover their shared calling to spread the Gospel. Speaking to an international audience, Laurie stressed that evangelism is not reserved for pastors or missionaries, but is a mission for “ordinary people with willing hearts.”
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In China, Worshippers Pack Historic Church for Daybreak Service
At 5:15 a.m., before the first light of dawn had pierced the darkness, my friend and I bundled up in our coats and stepped into the brisk morning air. The city was still asleep, and the shops remained shuttered.