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Article By Audrey Barrick

Survey: Why Some Churches Thrive and Others Decline

Why do some congregations in America grow and others decline? A recent survey measured several key factors on what's causing churches to thrive and others to remain stunted.
Some Americans Expect Jesus' Second Coming in 2007

One in four Americans anticipates the second coming of Christ in 2007. This is one several predictions made by Americans in a recent poll for the new year.
Poll: Americans More Likely to Believe in God than Europeans

Americans are more likely than Europeans to believe in any form of God or Supreme Being, a recent poll indicated.
Bush Comforts Injured Troops Ahead of Christmas

Continuing an annual pre-Christmas tradition, President George Bush offered comfort to injured troops from the Iraq war in a visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Christmas Poll: Family Beats Out Celebrating Christ as Most Enjoyable

Retailers are gearing up for the heavy holiday rush of shoppers this final Saturday before Christmas.

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Reflections on Attending the 2025 International Gospel Conference

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).
Corey Jackson Urges on Capitol Hill: Care for the Hearts and Souls of the Chinese People

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.
[Exclusive] Watoto Asia Director Rev. Sunny Cheng: Bringing Life-Changing Education from Africa!

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.
USCIRF Hearing Calls for the Release of Pastor Ezra Mingri Jin

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.
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.”