• Chinese Online School of Theology launches 2025 advanced courses for pastors and believers  

  The Chinese Online School of Theology (COST, 漢語網絡神學院) has announced its second-quarter advanced courses for 2025, designed to offer opportunities for spiritual growth and ministry training to pastors and believers worldwide.

  

• Unprecedented California Wildfires: Local Pastor Shares Experiences and Calls for Prayer

  Wildfires have been raging across California since January 7, fueled by the strong Santa Ana winds that have swept through the Los Angeles area. The fires have caused widespread destruction, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate and reducing numerous luxury homes to ashes.

  

• The Life Story of Pastor Rou-Her Yuan: Christianity Helped Me Find the Truth of Life

  Pastor Rou-Her Yuan was born and raised in Taiwan. She became a Christian and was baptized during her sophomore year in college, desiring to dedicate her life to the Lord. Recently, Pastor Yuan shared her life story in an interview with The Gospel Herald.

  

• 80th Anniversary of John Sung's Passing: His Fervent Prayer Legacy Rooted in the Chinese Church

  This week marks the 80th anniversary of the passing of renowned Chinese evangelist John Sung, who died in 1944 at the age of 42 due to complications from an anal fistula. Known for his unwavering faith and selfless dedication, Sung left a profound impact on China and Southeast Asia. His famous saying, "As long as my compatriots are saved, I am willing to die," highlights his deep commitment to God.

  

• WCC Discusses Nurturing the Next Generation of Leaders: Suk Yi Pang Advocates for a Renewed Understanding of Differences

  Suk Yi Pang, Executive Secretary of the Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China, shared her insights at a World Council of Churches (WCC) meeting, emphasizing that nurturing the next generation of ecumenical leaders involves more than imparting knowledge. She stressed the importance of recognizing and accepting differences, proposing a renewed perspective on understanding and respecting these differences. Pang also revealed plans to launch the Theological Education 2025 initiative.