-
American Bible Society Unveils Top 100 Most and Least 'Bible-Minded' Cities in America
American Bible Society published Wednesday a seven-year survey study that ranks top 100 U.S. cities according to the least to most "Bible-mindedness."
-
Grammy Awards 2014: Christian Artists Mandisa, Tasha Cobbs, and Tye Tribbett Win Big in Gospel Categories
As artists and fans countdown to the 54th Grammy Awards on Sunday night, the winners of the five Gospel Music categories have already been announced at the Grammy Pre-Telecast Ceremony hosted by Cyndi Lauper.
-
Walk for Life West Coast 2014 Photos: 'Largest Ever' Anti-Abortion Protesters Crowd San Francisco
While March for Life in Washington D.C. was carried out in blistering cold, March for Life West Coast supporters basked under the surprisingly hot California sun as they stood and rallied on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. While the weathers starkly contrasted, the anti-abortion protesters came with the same resolve - to advocate for the right of the unborn so that they might live and have life.
-
Walk for Life West Coast 2014: Anti-Abortion Protesters to Flood San Francisco Saturday
This Saturday, anti-abortion protesters will jam the streets of San Francisco - the center of one of the least Bible-minded cities in the United States. As the nation crosses the 41st anniversary of the infamous Roe v. Wade ruling on abortion rights, pro-life supporters will join their counter-parts in East Coast, who braved Wednesday the frigid cold of the recent winter snowstorm in Washington D.C., to rally and give a voice for the millions of unborn babies aborted and yet to be born.
-
Winter Storm Janus: NYC-NJ Public Schools Open Today 1/22/2014 Amid Heavy Snowfall Forecast
Winter storm Janus is causing the second weather crisis in just two-weeks time span for Americans in Northeast; over 15.5 inches of snow recorded in New Jersey, 3,000 flights canceled throughout the states. Despite the weather warning, New York City Schools Chancellor said schools will remain open Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, but warned of travel difficulties.
-
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.
-
‘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.
-
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
-
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:
-
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.
