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Church's Katrina Efforts – 'Greatest Untold Story'
As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, relief groups and those involved in the recovery efforts are reflecting on the significant role of the Church in the aftermath of the Gulf
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Rick Warren Hopes to 'STOP', 'SLOW' AIDS through 'ABC' Alternatives
Most Christians have supported the 'ABC' approach – abstinence, be faithful, use condoms –in the battle against AIDS. However, faith leaders are gradually shifting their support to alternative model
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World Mission Leaders to Gather for Landmark Study
World international missions organizations will gather to discuss strategies based on a recent landmark study that some say will shape international missions for the next 20 years.
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Arrests of Chinese Human Rights Lawyers Condemned
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Monday condemned the arrests of two prominent lawyers and human rights activists – Gao Zhisheng in Beijing and Xu Zhiyon
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Church Leaders Chastised for Absence in AIDS Battle
UNAIDS and NGO heads used humor to chastise church leaders at the Ecumenical AIDS 2006 Pre-Conference for their lack of involvement in the fight against AIDS in the last 25 years.
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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.