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Cause of UPS Plane Crash in Birmingham Alabama Today Unknown
The cause of the UPS cargo plane crash early this morning outside of the international airport in Alabama is still unknown. The two pilots on board did not make any distress calls to the control tower at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
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John Piper to Host 2013 National Desiring God Conference on C.S. Lewis
John Piper’s ministry, Desiring God, is scheduled to host its 2013 National Conference entitled “The Romantic Rationalist: God, Life, and Imagination in the Work of C.S. Lewis” on September 27-29. Along with numerous other Christians, the well-known author and former pastor has been deeply influenced by Lewis’ timeless literature.
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Interview with 'Duck Dynasty' Uncle Si Robertson on Faith (VIDEO)
Si Robertson, the Uncle known for his tall tales and a quirky sense of humor on the A&E show "Duck Dynasty," shared a little bit about his faith in a recent interview with LifeWay Christian Resources.
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Tennessee Judge Rejects 'Messiah' Baby's Name for Jesus Is the Only 'Christ'
Cocke County Child Support Magistrate Lu Anne Ballew changed seven-month-old Martin McCullough’s name from “Messiah” when a debate arose over the child’s surname during a child support case. The baby’s mother, Jaleesa Martin, says she is “shocked” that the ruling changed her child’s first name based on the judge’s “religious beliefs.”
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Lois Evans, Wife of Pastor Tony Evans, Speaks on ‘Seasons of a Woman’s Life’
Author Lois Evans, wife of Oak Cliff Bible church Senior Pastor Dr. Tony Evans, recently shared insight into her latest book, “Seasons of a Woman’s Life” on Faith Radio. She relayed how God’s children are frequently in one of three seasons – Seed Planting, Growth, or Harvest – and sometimes can be in multiple seasons at once.
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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.
