Gather25, a trailblazing global gathering of Christians founded by Jennie Allen, has unveiled the first of its contributors for the upcoming event in 2025. Featuring a multi-denominational, international line up of Christian teachers, storytellers and prayer guides from six continents, Gather25 aims to showcase powerful stories of how God is transforming communities and hearts around the world.

On November 14, 2024, nearly 80 Chinese pastors, church leaders, theologians, and educators from around the world gathered at the picturesque Biola University. Together, they celebrated the historic establishment of the Institute for Advanced Studies of Chinese Christianity (IASCC) and the Biola Research Initiative for Chinese Theology.

Jerry Hwang, associate professor of theology at Trinity Christian College in Illinois (USA) and also an affiliated researcher at Singapore Bible College, has been named the new executive editor of the Evangelical Review of Theology (ERT), the WEA’s theology journal.

The WEA is grateful to confirm that the General Assembly for 2025 will be held in Seoul, Korea on 27–31 October 2025.

Beijing Brief, an annual meeting for Christian organizations and businesses focused on China will be meeting next week in Texas, U.S., to explore the future of ministry work in China.

Bright Bridge Ministries is a faith-based organization established in 2007, dedicated to offering comprehensive assistance to the homeless, impoverished, veterans, those with addictions, former inmates, and other vulnerable groups, helping them rebuild their lives, restore faith, and regain dignity through the love of Christ.

Aaron Stewart, senior pastor of University Place Presbyterian Church, spoke with China Christian Daily about his October trip to China, the first international Ping Pong charity tournament, and his thoughts on Christianity in the U.S.

In October, a delegation from the Outreach Foundation visited China, including stops in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and cities in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, to meet with church leaders, seminary faculty and students, and local believers for exchanges. On October 10, China Christian Daily interviewed Telford Work, a member of the delegation and professor of theology at Westmont College, to hear his reflections on the trip and insights on theological education.

This story unfolds with an American couple in their 60s who embraced Kallin, their twelfth child from China, despite his complex special needs, and sought the best medical care for his physical illness and emotional trauma.

On March 1, 2025, Gather25 will bring together Christians across the world for 25 hours of prayer, worship, repentance, and commissioning on an unprecedented scale with the aid of technology and AI.