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Common Core News: Students Experience Anxiety And Depression, Reveals Documentary
A new documentary released by the Home School Legal Defense Association reveals the extreme amount of depression and anxiety experienced by students over the Common Core.

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Duck Dynasty Star Sadie Robertson Asks for Prayer for Terminally Ill 9-Year-Old
"Dancing with the Stars" and "Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson recently took to social media to ask for prayer for 9 year old Haley, who has a brain tumor.

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Ukraine Crisis Update: Churches Looted, Pastors Abducted by Rebel Forces in Eastern Ukraine
Rebels in Eastern Ukraine are threatening churches with firing squads and holding pastors hostage as violence continues to escalate in the region.

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What Americans Pray for Will Surprise You, According to New Max Lucado Survey
A new LifeWay survey sponsored by Pastor Max Lucado found some surprising trends in what Americans do--or not--pray for.

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Mars Hill Congregants Work to Remain Positive Amid Church Closings, Financial Difficulties
Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding Seattle-based megachurch Mars Hill and senior pastor Mark Driscoll, congregants are working to remain positive, throwing a "Downtown Seattle farewell bash" this coming Sunday.
 
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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.
![[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.”
