by Adam Herring
There is music that I hear,
gentle whispers speaking
in the cool dark night
The words I hear
sooth my troubled soul
As the sounds get louder,
I am awaken by them
and cannot regain my sleep
It troubles me until I am reborn
a soul transformed by the melodies.
Over the past few days, I had the privilege of traveling to Jakarta for the 2025 International Gospel Conference organized by Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI).
Western society often views China primarily through the lenses of geopolitics and economics, but as a pastor and evangelical Presbyterian, Rev. Corey Jackson is most concerned with the hearts, minds, and souls of people—not only in the United States, but also in China.
Watoto—an international Christian child-care ministry—held “Emily: A Life Story” in Hong Kong to promote “Keep a Girl in School” poverty-relief campaign. Following it, Rev. Sunny Cheng, the Asia Regional Director of Watoto, shared about his remarkable journey in ministry with Gospel Herald.
At a hearing held on October 16, the USCIRF urged the U.S. government to take action to secure the release of Pastor Ezra Mingri Jin and others imprisoned for practicing their faith.
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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