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Christian Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Speaks Out Against Domestic Violence In NFL
Christian quarterback Russell Wilson, who led the Seattle Seahawks to victory in the NFL Super Bowl this year, wrote a piece about domestic violence awareness in The Player’s Tribune today.
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'Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson Talks Sadie’s 'Dancing With the Stars,' Isn't Worried that Family Values Will Deteriorate
“Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson discussed the impact that his daughter Sadie Robertson’s involvement with “Dancing With the Stars” (DWTS) might have on the Robertson family in a recent interview with Fox & Friends. Willie was also asked about his first movie production, “Left Behind,” which is scheduled to be released in theatres Friday.
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First US Ebola Virus Diagnosis Confirmed at Texas Presbyterian Health Hospital in Dallas
It has been confirmed that the man travelling from Liberia who had checked himself into Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, Texas was tested positive for the Ebola Virus Disease. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have given the hospital strict guidelines to follow and will host a press conference at 4:30 p.m. CST.
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Christian Doctor Ben Carson Announces 'Likelihood Strong' that He Will Run for President in 2016
Dr. Ben Carson has announced that he will likely run for president in 2016 if the November midterm elections indicate that the American people desire a more conservative government.
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Christian Football Player Apollos Hester Gives Epic Post-Game Motivational Speech at Texas High School
Seventeen-year-old East View High School football player Apollos Hester’s inspirational speech has gone viral on social media. The teenager referenced giving glory to God and gave such a positive message of hope that Christian radio host Rob Dempsey joked that he would make a good pastor.
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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.