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Chinese Missiologist: Inevitable Mission Principles of 21st Century
With the rapid internet and transportation development in the 21st century, not only has communication become easier, but the interactions between countries and citizens have also improved. Besides, some regions still find it tough to accept missionaries, and thus Christians are inclined to use the internet for proselytizing rather than to appoint missionaries to go to the mission field for long-term missions.
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A21 Campaign Founder Details Human Trafficking in Book ''Undaunted''
In her new book “Undaunted”, Christine Caine, a pastor from Hillsong Church Australia and the founder of The A21 Campaign, wrote in her book detailed accounts of the former victims of human trafficking.
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U.N. Special Advisor: 14,500 Children Trafficked into United States Each Year
With about a week left before the Super Bowl, thousands of women and children will be exploited as sexual slaves in the parties that celebrate this national event, which draws tens of millions of viewers.
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Apple Break Off Chinese Supplier for Using Underage Labor
Apple terminates relationship with Chinese supplier for using underage labor. According to Apple’s Supplier Responsibility Report, which was released by the company Thursday, Guangdong Real Faith Pingzhou Electronics was employing workers under the age of 16.
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Jeremy Lin to Attend Sundance Film Festival for Premier of ''Linsanity''
Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin, the subject of the documentary “Linsanity”, will appear in person on Jan. 27, the last day of Sundance Film Festival. “Linsanity,” the documentary about the rise of unlikely NBA point guard Lin, premiered in Park City, Utah, on Jan. 20. It is the rags-to-riches story of how the 23-year-old Lin became an overnight sensation in February, coming out of obscurity to lead the Knicks to seven straight wins.
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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.