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Dr. Kent Brantly Prays at National Prayer Breakfast: 'The Lord's Prayer in Time of War'
On Thursday, February 5, Samaritan's Purse Medical Missions Advisor Dr. Kent Brantly was a featured speaker at the National Prayer Breakfast. The prayer he read, which was adapted from "The Lord's Prayer in Time of War" by Ms. Wendy Lyons, is transcribed below.
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ISIS Claims Female American Hostage Kayla Jean Mueller Killed in Jordanian Airstrike
Islamic State of Levant (ISIL), formerly known as ISIS, has released a statement claiming that U.S. female aid worker Kayla Jean Mueller was purportedly killed in the Jordanian airstrike that took place after the militants released a video showing brutal execution of Jordanian pilot, according to terrorism watchdog SITE Intel. The claim is being investigated by the CIA.
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Slain Japanese Hostage Kenji Goto's Wife Remains 'Extremely Proud' Of Her Christian Journalist Husband
The Islamic State of Levant (ISIL) has released a video that purportedly shows the beheading of the second Japanese hostage Kenji Goto, who was a veteran freelance reporter and a devout Christian.
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'It's About Jesus Today': Seahawks' Russell Wilson Gives God Glory Despite Loss to Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who is the youngest quarterback in NFL history to start two Super Bowls, gave God glory after once again leading his team to win their second Super Bowl title in two consecutive years after defeating the New England Patriots in Sunday's Super Bowl XLIX game.
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Evangelical Christian Boxer Manny Pacquiao Meets Floyd Mayweather in Private After Miami Heat Game for Fight Negotiation
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather met privately at Pac-man's hotel suite after their "coincidental" and unexpected meeting at the NBA Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks basketball game last night. With "mutual respect" for each other, the two met after the game for more than an hour, discussing in details on their proposed May 2 mega-fight, sources told ESPN.
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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.
