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Malaysian Man Waits Three Decades for Approval to Convert To Christianity from Islam
A Malaysian man who wanted authorization to convert from Islam to Christianity 33 years ago was finally granted official permission from the country's High Court to change his religion.

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Georgia Governor Vetoes Proposed Religious Exemptions' Bill, Baptists Vow Debate Not Over
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal (R) on Tuesday vetoed legislation designed to protect state residents acting on their religious beliefs, including opponents of same-sex marriage. House Bill 757 is a proposed, controversial law that critics, and a mounting number of prominent Georgia business owners, contend would legalize anti-LGBTQ discrimination. Groups that supported the bill, including the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, indicate they will fight to revive the legislation.

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Aaron Paul Tussles With Losing Faith As 'Eddie' On Hulu's New TV Drama 'The Path'
Former "Breaking Bad" star Aaron Paul plays a family man and cult member who is wrestling with a crisis of faith in the new Hulu TV drama series, "The Path," which debuts Wednesday, March 30.

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Chris Pratt, 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Star, Erects Huge Cross on Easter To Proclaim Faith
God-honoring actor and director Chris Pratt spent this Easter erecting a gigantic metal cross to show his deep faith.

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Christians With Ancient Assyrian Roots In Syria Try To Avoid Extinction After ISIS Ambush
A year ago, Islamic State (ISIS) fighters came down from the Abdelaziz mountain to attack a string of small villages along the Khabur River Valley, which were mainly populated by Christians from the ancient Assyrian ethnicity. Assyrians trace their roots in the Middle East back more than 6,000 years. At least three villagers were killed and the rest were thrown into upheaval. Now, those Christian Assyrians who remain are trying to rebuild their community.

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The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) concluded its 14th General Assembly
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) concluded its 14th General Assembly on October 31, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea, with 850 delegates from 124 countries.

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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 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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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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River of Life Foundation Thanksgiving Fair: beyond the church walls—Chinese Christians serve the community with love
The River of Life Foundation will host its 2025 Annual Thanksgiving Fair and Luncheon on Saturday, November 15, at the River of Life Christian Church campus in Santa Clara.
