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Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson Interview on Show’s Success, Christian Family Values
Fox News anchor Sean Hannity recently interviewed Willie Robertson about his family’s values and their “Duck Dynasty” success. Hannity, who considers himself a “super fan” of the show, says he has been trying to get an interview with Willie for quite some time.
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Joel Osteen, Matt Chandler Talk Reaching Millennials - Most Unchurched Generation in America History
In a recent interview with Fox News, Joel Osteen expressed his concern about the distractions which seem to have drawn Millennials away from the church. The Millennial Generation - or Generation Y - spans an age range from about 14 years to 34 years old, and with growing secularism in the United States, they are the most unchurched generation in American history. Though many Millennials were raised going to church, they have largely abandoned their pursuit of Christianity later in life. Having b
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John Piper Released from Hospitalization, Shares Ten Lessons Learned
Retired Christian pastor Dr. John Piper was recently hospitalized for 30 hours due to a physical ailment, and wrote a blog post hoping to encourage the suffering entitled "Ten Lessons from a Hospital Bed."
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'Duck Dynasty' Family Hosts Duck Commander 500, NASCAR Sprint Cup Race at Texas Motor Speedway
Many "Duck Dynasty" and NASCAR fans who flocked to Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday hoping to watch the Duck Commander 500 race alongside the Robertson family were disappointed by delays due to inclement weather; after waiting for hours, the race was eventually postponed to Monday morning because the track was too wet to race safely after the rain stopped. The Sprint Cup race begins at noon ET today.
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Jase Robertson of Duck Dynasty Leads ‘Faith Commander’ Video Devotional: Put Your Faith in Action
Zondervan Publishers recently released a video of Jase Robertson leading a devotional on faith as a part of the family's upcoming church curriculum release, "Faith Commander."
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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.