The SARS virus impacts Asian countries and the ministries within the nations. The World Health Organization believes the contagion has already peaked, but SEND International's Dave Tucker says the news comes too late. The ministry took an about face over the last few days over health concerns for their partners. "This has dramatically affected many of our ministries in East Asia for the coming summer. Our field leadership out there has requested that nobody, either short or long term, or even a visitor travel to China until at least August 31rst." Tucker urges believers to pray for not only the government, but also personnel essential to evangelistic work. "Pray for those who are ministering in these areas, missionaries as well as national leaders, who are staying there to serve, that they will have the wisdom and discretion to know what they should be doing, what they should avoid, ministries that can continue, ministries that should stop for the duration."
By Pauline J.
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Korean cult leader who raped victims ‘in the name of God’ sentenced to 17 years in prison
Jung Myung-seok (정명석), leader of the Korean religious cult Jesus Morning Star (JMS), also known as Christian Gospel Mission (CGM), has been sentenced to 17 years in prison by South Korea’s Supreme Court.
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Former President Jimmy Carter Honored with State Funeral, Grandchildren Reflect on Sunday School Legacy
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, remembered not only for his leadership but also for his lifelong dedication to teaching Sunday school, was laid to rest on January 9 in a solemn state funeral filled with scripture and heartfelt tributes.
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5 times fire was used in the Bible as judgment: Reflecting on the LA wildfires
The recent wildfire in Los Angeles has prompted Pastor David Zhai (翟大衞) to reflect deeply on five significant instances of fire in the Bible. Pastor Zhai, a frequent speaker and preacher at churches in the Vancouver area, often interprets current events and news from a biblical and faith-based perspective.
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Franklin Graham defends Pres. Trump not swearing on the Bible: 'It wasn't intentional.'
In an exclusive interview with Premier, Rev. Franklin Graham shared his reflections on President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, addressing the unexpected moment when Trump did not place his hand on a Bible while taking the oath of office. According to Graham, the incident was not deliberate.
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Global Christian Relief releases first ever world persecution report 'The Red List'
Global Christian Relief (GCR) has published its first-ever persecution report, highlighting the five countries where Christians face the most severe persecution across five critical categories. Released on January 7, the 2025 GCR Red List is described as the first quantifiable, verifiable index covering incidents from 2022 to 2024. The report tracks violence in five key areas: killings, attacks on buildings, arrests, displacement, and kidnappings/assaults.