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Limbless Nick Vujicic's Marriage - A Valentine's Day Gift to the World
Following news of his engagement with his fiancé last August, Nick Vujicic, limbless Australian motivational speaker, got married with with Kanae Miyahara on February 10th in California.
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Chinese University of Hong Kong President Joseph Jia-Yiu Sung Elected as Chinese Academy of Engineering's New Member
On December 8th, China Academy of Engineering announced that Professor Joseph Jia-Yiu Sung, President of Chinese University of Hong Kong, has been elected to become a new member of their academic divisions of medical and health; not only is it a life-long honor, but he is only member elected from among the scientists from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.
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“Market Place Ministry Mentor” R. Paul Stevens Speaks on Time Management in Taiwan
Most people today spent more time at work than at home, whether one’s willing or unwilling. Thus the topic of how Christians can practice their faith at work and in the market place is becoming an ever-increasingly popular discussion topic.
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CRRS Vancouver Fundraiser: Igniting the Flames of Hope in the Poverty-Stricken World
Cultural Regeneration Research Society (CRRS) held their 17th anniversary fundraising banquet on October 23rd at the Richmond Riverside Grand Ballroom in Vancouver, British Columbia. Guests from different sectors of the society gathered to contribute towards the future of China’s education.
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Stephen Tong: The Gospel Debt of Christians
On September 15th, Rev. Dr. Stephen Tong was invited to lead the evening Bible-study at the eighth Chinese Coordination Center of World Evangelism conference held in Bali, Indonesia. Explicating on Apostle Paul’s example of mission and personal testimony, he encouraged the pastors, co-workers, and all the participants.
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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.
