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CongoVoice's Mike Seashols Interview: From Building Billion Dollar Tech Companies In Silicon Valley to Building Lives in Rural Congo
In the midst of the heavy work demands and rapid industry transformation, how can a Christian be both ambitious and lead a Christian life without sacrificing faith and family?
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Linda Wilson-Allen, An 'Angel' on San Francisco's 45-MUNI Line, Blesses Congregation at Stanford
Transit operator Linda Wilson-Allen is an angel to those who ride the 45-Muni bus line in San Francisco. Her remarkable story of treating her job as her ministry was featured on the front page of San Francisco Chronicles in early Sept. A church with roots stemming from the founders of Stanford University thought her testimony was so transformative invited her to give a testimony and a blessing of prayer to its congregation, many of whom are the social elites in the nation.
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Jeremy Lin Shares Testimony, Francis Chan Preaches Gospel to 10,000 at Identity Unleashed Conference (Pictures, Video)
Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin, 25, first Taiwanese-American or American of Chinese descent to play in NBA, explained to the crowd that through 'Linsanity,' a term "made by the world," he realized that even with all the fame, wealth, and approvals from others his deepest desires were not fulfilled.
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Francis Chan on True Worshipers the Father Seeks at SF City Impact Conference
Pastor Francis Chan delivered a message during the City Impact Conference 2013 that talked about the kind of worship that pleases God on Aug. 17. That day, over 1,800 people participated in reaching out to the residents of the Tenderloin, a neighborhood that is the most crime-ridden, drug-infested and violent neighborhood in San Francisco. The outreach was outwardly and inwardly a reflection of the believers’ obedience God’s command to serve and love one another.
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SF City Impact Conference Unites 1,800 Christians in Massive Tenderloin Outreach
1,800 Christians partnered with San Francisco City Impact ministry in a day of massive outreach featuring eclectic venues of services to the residents of the Tenderloin, the poorest and most violent neighborhood in all of San Francisco.
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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.