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Kent Brantly, Samaritan's Purse American Doctor with Ebola, 'Is Improving,' Pastors Franklin Graham, Greg Laurie Urge Prayer
After receiving a serum and being transferred to the United States, Dr. Kent Brantly, who was infected with the deadly Ebola virus, "seems to be improving." Religious leaders around the United States continue to encourage prayer for the doctor and fellow aid worker, Nancy Writebol.

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500 Christian Campers Being Rescued in California Mudslide, Parents Thankful
500 children and adults are being rescued from a Christian camp after being trapped due to heavy rainfall and mudslides

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Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick 'Proudly' Signs Bill Prohibiting Protests Near Abortion Clinics
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick this week signed into law a bill allowing police to order anti-abortion protesters away from the clinic entrances if their presence impedes public access. Pro-life groups are horrified by the ruling, saying it "overlooks the lethal violence which these facilities were built."

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Taiwanese Officials Fear Another Explosion as Blasts Kill 25, Injure 267 in Kaohsiung
After a series of blasts went off in Taiwan's second largest city, 25 people are reported dead and 267 injured. Authorities say there is a "possibility" that another blast may go off soon, as the cause of the explosion is yet unknown.

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Ebola-Infected American Missionaries Kent Brantly, Nancy Writebol Transferred to United States
Two American missionaries who contracted Ebola while working with Christian-based organization Samaritan's Purse in Africa have been transferred to the United States. Currently, both aid workers are in "stable but critical" condition.

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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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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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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.
