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Pastor Mark Driscoll Apologizes for 'Mishandling' Mars Hill Controversy

Popular pastor Mark Driscoll of the Seattle-based church Mars Hill recently posted a video to the Mars Hill website, apologizing for mishandling the many controversies that have surrounded the church over the past year.
15 Refugees Killed by Israeli Shelling of Gaza School Used as UN Shelter

Gazan authorities said Israeli forces shelled a shelter school housing refugees on Thursday, killing at least 15 people. The Palestinian death toll continues to rise as rebel forces refuse to agree to a cease fire.
Reba McEntire Joined by Kelly Clarkson Encourages World to 'Pray for Peace' in New Song

Country star Reba McEntire has released a new single encouraging people around the world to pray for peace. The singer says she was divinely inspired to write the song, calling it "a gift from God."
Air Algerie Flight AH5017 Carrying 116 Passengers Has Crashed: Algerian Official

An Air Algerie flight with 116 people on board has disappeared form the radar. It is believed that the plane lost contact after switching flight paths due to inclement weather.
Southern Baptist Leaders Urge Compassion for Illegal Immigrants Who Are 'Created in God's Image'

A leading member of the Ethics & Religious Liberty commission of the Southern Baptist Convention recently encouraged Christians to view the illegal immigration problem as a moral issue, saying those who have entered the United States illegally must be viewed with compassion, as they are "people created in the image of God."

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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).
[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.
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.”
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.”
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.