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Muslim Businessman Erects 85-Foot Christmas Tree in Baghdad to ‘Join Christian Brothers in Their Holiday Celebrations’
A Muslim Iraqi businessman has constructed the tallest Christmas tree in Baghdad as a symbol of solidarity with Christians. and as a way to help fellow Iraqis receive comfort for the violence in Mosul.

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Imprisoned Vietnamese Pastor Kept in Isolation, Fed with Food Mixed with Broken Glass
A Vietnamese Lutheran pastor who was imprisoned for fighting for religious freedom was recently kept in isolation and was not allowed to contact his family after demanding equal rights with other prisoners.

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Pro-Life Groups Call for Override of Gov. Kasich’s Veto of ‘Heartbeat Bill’
Pro-life groups in Ohio are urging the Ohio Senate and House to override Gov. John Kasich’s veto of the "heartbeat bill" that would have banned abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected.

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School District Reprimands Coach for Taking a Knee During Team Prayer
A Florida middle school coach was reprimanded by the school district for taking a knee while his team huddled for prayer before a game.

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Colombia Plane Crash Survivor Was Reading Psalm 63 When Plane Went Down: ‘For You Have Been My Help’
A Colombia plane crash survivor, who was a member of the Chapecoense soccer team, appeared to be reading his Bible when the tragedy happened. The part he was reading spoke about God being his help and him being safe in the shadow of His wings.

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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.
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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.”
