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19 Freed Hostages Arrive in South Korea
The 19 South Koreans who were freed by their Taliban kidnappers last week returned home Sunday to the tearful embraces of their loved ones.
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World Evangelical Alliance Welcomes Release of Korean Hostages
The head of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has welcomed the release of 19 South Korean hostages this week.
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4 More Korean Hostages Freed; 3 Left
Taliban militants in Afghanistan released four more South Korean hostages Thursday after freeing 12 of the remaining 19 South Korean hostages the day before in three separate rounds of handovers.
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Reformed Church Head Calls Rwanda Christians to Lead Healing Efforts
After living through the genocide of 1994 that killed almost a million people, the Presbyterian Church in Rwanda was urged to be a leader in the effort to heal and transform the war-torn country.
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HCJB Global Launches Search for New Head
One of the most popular and far-reaching international radio ministries in the world has launched a global search to find a new president.
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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.
