On Monday, October 18, 2004, the Anglican Communion released a statement regarding its formal stance on the Episcopal Church USA (ECUSA)’s decision to consecrate an openly gay bishop last year. Last year, the majority of the bishops in the ECUSA voted to consecrate the actively gay Gene Robinson as bishop to the New Hampshire diocese. Following that decision, nearly half of the world’s 77-million Anglicans severed ties with the US branch, and called for the suspension of the ECUSA’s membership to the communion. Despite the threat of a communion-wide schism, the ECUSA neither apologized nor repented. Rather, the head of the ECUSA Frank Griswold repeatedly asked for “openness” and acceptance. The Windsor report essentially sided with the conservative Communion members, and urged ECUSA bishops to apologize for their decision and called for a moratorium on same-sex “marriages” and ordinations of gay individuals.
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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 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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[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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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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