Article By Lauren Leigh Noske

  • Oregon Christian Bakery Under 'Rehabilitation' for Refusing to Make Same-Sex Wedding Cake

    Sweet Cakes by Melissa, a family-owned business in Oregon, is being investigated by the Bureau of Labor and Industries for refusing to bake a cake for a lesbian wedding. The Christian owners are being accused of discriminating based on sexuality, and may face heavy fines and penalties if found guilty. Despite pressure from gay-rights activists, they are upholding their beliefs and their right to religious freedom.

    Oregon Christian Bakery Under 'Rehabilitation' for Refusing to Make Same-Sex Wedding Cake

  • Nancy Leigh DeMoss Celebrates 35 Years of Faithful Service

    This week, Nancy Leigh DeMoss celebrates thirty-five years of vocational ministry in teaching, mentoring, and spurring women on in their walks with Christ. The well-known Christian author and speaker has sold millions of books, and hosts two nationally syndicated radio programs, Revive Our Hearts and Seeking Him with Nancy Leigh DeMoss.

  • Olympic Champ Isinbayeva Clarifies Comment on Russia's Gay Propaganda Law

    Thirty-one-year-old pole vault World Champion Yelena Isinbayeva clarified her recent comments about the new Russian legislation which makes gay-rights propaganda illegal in the country – although she supports the legislation, she says she does not discriminate based on sexuality.

  • Chinese-American Rapper MC Jin to Release New Song in August

    Chinese-American rapper Jin Au-Yeung, known as “MC Jin,” plans to release his newest song, “King Kulture: Stop The Traffic” on August 27. Once a BET freestyle champion with bold lyrics, Jin has a changed heart and a new style after coming to know Jesus Christ as his Savior.

    Chinese-American Rapper MC Jin to Release New Song in August

  • California Bill Allows Transgender Students in Opposite-Sex Facilities, Sports

    California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a bill allowing students to compete on sports teams and to use facilities based on their gender preference, including whichever restroom they would like to use. Assembly Bill No. 1266 is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2014.

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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.

    Olivet University appeals BPPE's license revocation, vows to protect students and faculty interests

  • ‘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

    Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship

  • 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:

    Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies

  • 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.

    Dr. Fenggang Yang: How foreign forces transformed traditional Chinese legal systems