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                                New York Marathon 'Jesus' Carrying a Cross, Running for Boston Marathon Bombing Victims (Video)The New York City Marathon falls just after Halloween, so it is not a surprise to see some runners in costume.  
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                                Bethany Hamilton Films 'Dolphin Tale 2,' Gives Thanks to God 10 Years After Shark-Attack"Soul Surfer"s Bethany Hamilton, the 23-year-old pro surfer, will portray herself in Alcon Entertainment's family feature, "Dolphin Tale 2," according to Variety.  
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                                'Spears the Musical' Unveils the Real Britney with the Gospel of Jesus ChristThe musical SPEARS: The Gospel According To Britney will be performed on Thursday in New York City. It tells the story of Jesus Christ through, unusually, the music of pop star Britney Spears.  
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                                Jesus Halloween Costume Pulled for Concerns of 'Trivalizing' Religion, Says School OfficialA senior student at a Chicago high School was pulled from the classroom on Halloween, because his costume (Jesus Christ) was found to be offensive by teachers.  
-  Reflections on attending the 2025 International Gospel ConferenceOver 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. ![[Exclusive] Watoto Asia director Rev. Sunny Cheng: bringing life-changing education from Africa!](https://www.gospelherald.com/media/cache/thumbnail/7/23/72332sp_80w_80h_1x_1y.jpg) 
-  Rick Warren challenges pastors at WEA assembly: preach, teach, and heal like JesusOn 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.”  
-  [Exclusive Interview] Evangelist Stephen Tong exhorts the Chinese church to return to the foundations of reformed faithDuring 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)