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Christian Converts in Iran Sentenced to 80 Lashes for Drinking Communion Wine
Three Christian converts in Iran are appealing their sentences after they were charged earlier this month with "acting against national security" and consuming alcohol during Holy Communion.

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Glenn Beck Sparks Controversy after Saying Hillary Clinton is 'Moral, Ethical' Choice For President
Conservative radio host Glenn Beck has come under fire after urging his followers to abandon support of Republican nominee Donald Trump and instead vote for Hillary Clinton, as she can "still be fought' if elected.

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'God's Not Dead' Actress Melissa Joan Hart Backs Gary Johnson: 'Donald Trump Is Not The Christian Choice'
"God's Not Dead" actress Melissa Joan Hart has said that while Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump may have the backing of many evangelical leaders, she doesn't believe he is the "Christian" choice.

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Are Natural Disasters Like Hurricane Matthew An Instrument of God's Judgement? Billy Graham Weighs In
Evangelist Billy Graham has offered up a reminder that God can sometimes uses natural disasters, such as Hurricane Matthew, to speak to us "just as He can use other difficulties and tragedies to turn our hearts toward Him."

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Chinese Church Refuses to Pledge Loyalty To Communist Gov't Despite New Laws: 'Jesus Christ is My Only Belief'
Christians in China have said they will refuse to pledge loyalty to the Communist Party as President Xi Jinping prepares to launch a nationwide crackdown on Christianity.

 
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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.”
