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Uzbekistan Authorities Raid Baptist Church
Authorities in the Uzbekistan capital of Tashkent raided a Baptist church during Sunday worship on October 17, declaring the service an ''illegal religious meeting'' and demanding the pastor promise t
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Nepalese Missionary Gives Account of Maoist Kidnapping, Release
''His own words best describe the unstoppable saving power of our Lord Jesus Christ, even in the most fearful circumstances''
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Upper Shariah Court to Rule in Ibrahim Appeal Nov. 10
A teenager condemned to death by stoning by a lower Shariah Court in Nigerian State of Bauchi for becoming pregnant outside wedlock is to know her fate, November 10 when an upper Shariah court will gi
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Quick Impact Support Recommended for Haiti, Grenada
New quick impact initiatives are being recommended to help the island nations of Haiti and Grenada recover from the recent slew of devastating hurricanes
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Pakistan Passes Bill to Reduce Abuse of Blasphemy Laws
Pakistan’s national assembly has passed a bill aimed at reducing abuse of its harsh blasphemy laws
 
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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.
![[Exclusive] Watoto Asia director Rev. Sunny Cheng: bringing life-changing education from Africa!](https://www.gospelherald.com/media/cache/thumbnail/7/23/72332sp_80w_80h_1x_1y.jpg)
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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.
![[Exclusive Interview] Evangelist Stephen Tong exhorts the Chinese church to return to the foundations of reformed faith](https://www.gospelherald.com/media/cache/thumbnail/7/23/72340sp_80w_80h_1x_1y.png)
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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.”
