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NBA Rumors: Here’s What LeBron James’ 3-Year Contract Means for the ‘Banana Boat’ Gang
LeBron James has finalized his deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers by signing a three-year contract worth $100 million. Although some say that he actually lost money in the deal, some speculate that his contract could mean something bigger for his banana boat gang, which consists of Carmelo Anthony, Dwayne Wade and Chris Paul.
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NBA Rumors: Minnesota Timberwolves Offering Top Player for Sacramento Kings’ Rudy Gay
Reports suggest that the Minnesota Timberwolves are highly considering getting Rudy Gay from the Sacramento Kings through a trade. In exchange the team is reportedly willing to give up point guard Ricky Rubio.
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NBA Rumors: Kristaps Porzingis to Lose Starting Position with Knicks to Make Way for Carmelo Anthony at Power Forward
The New York Knicks are reportedly planning on making a few changes to its lineup in preparation for the upcoming NBA season. However, these could lead to Kristaps Porzingis getting demoted as the team's sixth man.
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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Letting Go of Chris Bosh?
The start of the 2016-2017 NBA season is getting closer but there are still no details yet regarding Chris Bosh's status with the Miami Heat. But, according to new reports, the team could end up deciding to waive his contract.
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NBA Rumors: Here’s Why Other Teams Won’t Go After Sacramento Kings’ Rudy Gay Through a Trade
For some time now, Rudy King of the Sacramento Kings has been at the center of recent trade rumors. Although some are suggesting that the defending champion the Cleveland Cavaliers will most likely go after him, there's a very big chance that Gay will not be traded.
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Olivet University appeals BPPE's license revocation, vows to protect students and faculty interests
Olivet University has officially initiated the appeal process following the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education's (BPPE) decision to revoke its license. The university says it is committed to safeguarding the interests of its students and faculty, who have been directly impacted by this decision.
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‘Wang Mingdao’s Diary’ reproduction highlights complexities of contemporary Chinese Christianity
On December 9, the China Graduate School of Theology (中国神学研究院) hosted a public lecture titled “A Courageous Witness in the Times—Launch of Wang Mingdao (王明道)’s Diary.” The lecture, themed “Faith Patterns in Beijing’s Christian Churches Through the Lens of Wang Mingdao’s Diary,” featured Dr. Ni Buxiao (倪步晓), Associate Director and Assistant Professor at the Christian Faith and Chinese Culture Research Center of Alliance Bible Seminary (建道神学院), as the keynote speaker.
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Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship
Doulos Hope, the international floating book fair ship, has returned to Taiwan and is now docked at Kaohsiung Port, open to the public from December 18, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Originally built in 1991 and renovated in 2022, the ship features over 2,000 books on various topics, including faith, science, and art. It is operated by a diverse crew of 140 volunteers from 25 countries, offering services such as education, healthcare, and community outreach. The ship's mission is to spread hope and
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Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies
In the 2023-2024 academic year, New York-based Chinese Online School of Theology (COST) has seen significant development in expanding its ministry in theological education and mission outreach. They have promoted a series of new events and projects to explore different strategies that expand theological education for Chinese ministers. The following are some highlights from the 2023-2024 annual report:
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Dr. Fenggang Yang: How foreign forces transformed traditional Chinese legal systems
In a recent lecture to Chinese Christians, scholar Dr. Fenggang Yang (杨凤岗) gave an in-depth analysis of the historical evolution and contemporary significance of the modern legal system in Chinese society. He explored the tensions and integrations between traditional law and modern rule of law, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of China’s traditional legal system and emphasizing the role of foreign influences in introducing modern legal practices into Chinese society.
