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Pastor Sam Allberry on Homosexuality: Can You be Both Gay and a Christian?
In a recent seminar at The Village Church, Sam Allberry addressed whether the gay lifestyle conflicts with Christianity.
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Exclusive Interview with Seattle Seahawk Long Snapper Clint Gresham: How His Faith Affects NFL Career, Super Bowl Loss
Long snapper for the Seattle Seahawks, Clint Gresham, spoke with The Gospel Herald about his faith and how it has affected his perspective as a player in the National Football League (NFL). The five-year Seahawks veteran came to Christ when he was in college, and his relationship with the Lord has made a profound impact on his career.
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Francis Chan on Submission and Authority: Be Subject to One Another
In a sermon entitled "Be Subject to One Another," Christian author and speaker Francis Chan expounded on what it means to be a humble servant of others. In a culture where it is commonplace to exalt one's own opinion, to disrespect those in authority over us, and to lead others with a heavy hand, Chan reminds us that the Lord has positioned certain people in our lives in order to help us develop Christ-like character.
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Randy Alcorn on Biblical View of Heaven: Will We Play Sports? What Age Will We Be?
Christian author Randy Alcorn has studied the topic of heaven intently, and believes that many Christians will be surprised at the similarities between the new heavens and the new earth with present realities. In anticipation of an upcoming national conference, Alcorn gave an interview with The Gospel Coalition about his perspective on eternity.
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Measles Outbreak, Mandatory Vaccines in California: Doctors Bob Sears, Jay Gordon Counter Dr. Pan’s SB 277 on Public Radio
Dr. Bob Sears, Senator Richard Pan, and Dr. Jay Gordon participated in a broadcast Monday evening on a public radio station in San Francisco to discuss Senate Bill 277, legislation which would remove the personal belief exemption for public and private schools in the state of California.
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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.