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Lausanne Movement CEO Michael Oh Affirms the Global Influence of Chinese Missions Convention
The English department of East Coast Ambassador for Chinese Missions Convention (CMC) experienced a historic breakthrough in 2013. Lausanne Movement's executive director and CEO Michael Oh, who was one of the English speakers of the Convention, expressed his gratitude for the global role of the CMC in promoting the development of Chinese churches.

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Kenneth Bae, U.S. Missionary Imprisoned in North Korea: Family 'Appalled' by Dennis Rodman's 'Outrageous' Accusations
Family of U.S. citizen Kenneth Bae expressed outrage at Dennis Rodman's suggestion that the Korean-American Christian was at fault for getting imprisoned in North Korea since Nov. 2012 and sentenced to 15 years in labor camp.

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Dennis Rodman Has Meltdown in CNN Interview, Defends North Korea 'Basketball Diplomacy' (Youtube Video)
Dennis Rodman visits North Korea for the fourth time. This time, 10 other former NBA players traveled with him to train the North Korean basketball players for an exhibition game that coincides with Kim Jong Un's 31st birthday.

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North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un's Aunt Kim Kyong Hui Suspected Dead after Husband's Execution
Kim Kyong Hui, sister to the North Korean dictator's deceased father Kim Jong Il, is suspected to have died recently. It is speculated that she may have committed suicide shortly after her estranged husband's execution in December, or she might have suffered from a heart attack.

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Dennis Rodman Brings Former NBA Players to North Korea for Kim Jong Un's Birthday Exhibition Basketball Game
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman continues in his friendship with Kim Jong Un, and has brought several former professional basketball players with him to North Korea for an exhibition game against their team. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday of this week for the dictator's birthday.

 
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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).

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Rick Warren challenges pastors at WEA assembly: preach, teach, and heal like Jesus
On the opening night of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Rick Warren issued a heartfelt challenge to church leaders around the world: “Don’t just preach the message of Jesus; learn His model—share the gospel with the poor, the sick, and the broken as He did; pray as He prayed; and build the church as He built it.”

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[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.
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[Exclusive Interview] Evangelist Stephen Tong exhorts the Chinese church to return to the foundations of reformed faith
During the 14th World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Pastor Stephen Tong, the founder of the Reformed Evangelical Church of Indonesia, spoke with Gospel Herald (GH), offering earnest counsel to the Chinese church.
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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.”
