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Franklin Graham Urges Parents to Defend Religious Freedom After School Forces Student to Study Islam, Say 'There is No God but Allah'
The Rev. Franklin Graham is urging parents to vigilantly defend religious freedom after a Maryland public high school forced a 16-year-old student to take classes that promoted Islam over Christianity and acknowledge the Muslim prophet Mohammed as her spiritual leader.

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Minnesota Elementary School Bans Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day Celebrations In Attempt To Be More 'Inclusive'
An elementary school in St. Paul, Minnesota has announced it has banned all major holidays, including Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Thanksgiving, in an attempt to be more "inclusive" of all religions and people groups.

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Justin Bieber Continues to Live Out Christian Faith, Shares 'Jesus Calling' Devotional With Fans
Pop singer Justin Bieber continues to live out his Christian faith, recently taking to social media to encourage his fans to read the popular devotional Jesus Calling.
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Mark and Grace Driscoll Announce Church Plant in Phoenix, Arizona: 'We Are Excited About the Future'
Pastor Mark Driscoll has announced he is officially launching a new church in Phoenix, Arizona, just over a year after resigning from Mars Hill Church in Seattle following accusations of plagiarism, bullying, and an unhealthy ego.

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Prominent LGBT Activist Defends Christian Bakers Who Refused to Make 'Support Gay Marriage' Cake
A leader in the LGBT community has reversed his stance regarding an embattled bakery in Northern Ireland that was found guilty of discrimination last year for refusing to make a cake that included a message supporting same-sex marriage.

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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 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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[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.”
