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Father Tom Uzhunnalil Update: Church of India 'Very Hopeful' to Hear Kidnapped Priest is Alive
July 14, 2017: The Church of India has said it is "very hopeful" after Yemen confirmed that Catholic missionary Father Tom Uzhunnalil, kidnapped in March 2016 by Islamic extremists, is "alive".

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Christian Shot by Hindu Extremists on Easter Praying God Heals Him from 'Psychological Fear'
July 14, 2017: A Christian who was shot for his faith while returning home from an Easter service has said that while he's still traumatized from the horrific event, he believes God will eventually "free" him of ongoing "psychological fear."

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Notorious Drug Lord Embraces Christianity, Becomes Pastor After God Reveals Himself in Miraculous Way
July 14, 2017: A notorious drug dealer-turned-underground pastor has shared how he embraced Christianity while imprisoned for his crimes after God revealed himself in an incredible way.

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Jewish School May be Forced to Close for Refusing to Teach Homosexual, Transgender Issues to Children
July 14, 2017: A Jewish elementary school in London may be forced to shut down after failing to meet government standards because it does not teach about LGBT issues such as "gender reassignment and sexual orientation".

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Eugene Peterson Would Not Perform Same-Sex Wedding, But Would Still 'Love' a Gay Couple 'As Their Pastor'
July 14, 2017: Eugene Peterson has retracted comments he made in support of gay marriage, explaining that "on further reflection and prayer," he would not, in fact, perform a same-sex wedding if asked - but would still welcome a homosexual couple at his table.

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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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[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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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.”

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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.

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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.
