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China Bible Ministry Exhibition Launches Website, Int'l Leaders Offer Blessings
The government-registered church body from China will be holding a series of Bible exhibitions in four U.S. cities from September to November this year. With the theme “Thy Word is Truth”, “The Bible Ministry Exhibition of Protestant Church in China” is organized by the Chinese Christian Council and Three-Self Patriotic Movement of Protestant Churches (CCC/TSPM). The event’s official website English Edition was launched on July 1st, and the Chinese edition will follow shortly.
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How can North American Chinese Contribute to China’s Post-Awakening Era?
Seeing China’s rapid economic development and the essential role that she plays in the international stage, overseas Chinese can’t help but be ambivalent? On one hand, they hope for their motherland’s good in hope to return and join in on making money; at the same time, neither do they want China to excel, or else how can they prove that their decision to immigrate was correct! OMNI Television producer Ding Guo pointed out some overseas Chinese’ mindsets in the “Cultural China” forum held on Jul
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Limbless Nick Vujicic Blesses 40,000 Taiwanese on “Never Give Up” Tour
“If a person without hands and feet can surf the world’s top surfing spots, then everything is possible for you!” Australian limbless evangelist Nick Vujicic was invited by Eden Social Welfare Foundation in Taiwan to speak at a series of conferences titled “Never Give Up” held in Taichung, Taipei, and Kaohsiung beginning from July 1. Over 40,000 participants were recorded, setting a new benchmark.
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Vancouver Citizens Wins Over Hate with Love, ''Citizen's Wall'' to be Preserved
The Vancouver riot that took place after the Canucks lost to the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup finals made international headlines, which brought shame to the supposedly "most livable city in the world." Many citizens expressed their shock and grief at what happened.
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Radiation Leakage Continues, Fukushima Church Pastor Covets Fervent Prayers
Two workers at Japan’s stricken nuclear facility were hospitalized Thursday after being exposed to high levels of radiation, officials at the nation’s nuclear safety agency said. A third worker was also exposed but did not require hospitalization. Japanese pastor in Fukushima called for fervent prays that church can survive the crisis and the work of mission would not be stopped, that they would rise again, radiation leak would be stopped.
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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.