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Katy Perry Expresses Interest in Convent From Nuns, But Judge Blocks off ‘Improper and Invalid’ Sale
Pop music superstar Katy Perry and another developer have expressed interest in obtaining a Los Angeles convent currently run by nuns. However, a judge has ruled that no one can own the estate for now in the process of settling the dispute.
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Jeremy Clarkson Amazon Car Show Release Date: Former Top Gear Hosts to Make Show as Part of ‘Significant Investment’
Former Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May have officially signed a deal to bring their new car show to Amazon Prime. It is scheduled to stream online sometime in fall 2016.
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'19 Kids and Counting' Josh Duggar Shares Photo of Fourth Child as Family’s Finances Face Scrutiny After TLC Cancellation
Josh Duggar went on social media recently to announce the birth of his fourth child with his wife, Anna. At the same time, the Duggar clan could be facing financial troubles after TLC cancelled their show ’19 Kids and Counting.’
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Actress Vanessa Hudgens Makes Prayer Request for Her Father, Elaborates On Following Hillsong Church
Vanessa Hudgens went on social media Monday to ask her followers to pray for her father, who is suffering from an unknown illness.
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Nick Vujicic Shares Family Photos of Him and Wife Pregnant With Second Child: ‘Trust in God and Never Give Up’
Christian motivational speaker Nick Vujicic has announced that he will be the father of a second child, who is expected to arrive soon.
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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.
