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David Platt’s Simulcast in Undisclosed Middle East Location Unable to Air, Rescheduled for Wednesday
Christian author and pastor David Platt was unable to stream a live teaching session from an undisclosed location in the Middle East on Wednesday. He spent time in the Word of God with a gathering of about 400 people from 50 nations around the world, examining the call to be a follower of Christ.
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Nancy Leigh DeMoss and Sammy Tippit: Revival that Leads to Evangelism
Nancy Leigh DeMoss’ radio ministry Revive Our Hearts recently aired Sammy Tippit’s “Vision Gathering” meeting about God’s power to bring people to Christ through revival in the church. In his message, Tippit recounts several amazing testimonies of God’s faithfulness and ability to make His name known in hostile places around the world.
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Jeremy Lin Opens Up to 20,000 Taiwanese on Turmoil Under 'Linsanity' Hype
Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin shared his testimony at the “Dream Big, Be Yourself” youth conference event in Taipei, Taiwan. Over 20,000 people attended the event, where Lin spoke on what God has taught him in the past year about his identity.
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Jehoash Tablet: Israel Trying to Confiscate Ancient Biblical Artifacts
Antiquities collector Oded Golan claims that he has two ancient artifacts which the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) protests should be in possession of the state. While the authenticity of the inscriptions on the artifacts is a matter of debate, the IAA claims that the stones on which they are written are ancient artifacts and therefore ought to be returned to the state.
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Start the School Year Right: Free Family Devotionals from Josh McDowell Ministry
Josh McDowell’s ministry is providing year-long daily devotions free of charge as a tool to help families begin the school year with a focus on the Lord.
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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.