Article By Lauren Leigh Noske

  • Timothy Keller's Book 'The Gospel in Life' to Be Translated into Chinese

    The Gospel Coalition is working to translate Timothy Keller’s “The Gospel in Life” into Chinese as a part of their Theological Famine Relief for the Global Church project. They hope to partner with a Chinese publisher to produce 12,000 legal copies of the book in China, to be given to underequipped pastors.

  • Vince Young Signs Contract with Green Bay Packers

    Vince Young, known for his ability to run the ball as quarterback and for his finesse as a player, has ended a one-year hiatus from the National Football League (NFL) after signing with the Green Bay Packers for the 2013 season. The renowned college and NFL quarterback is expected to be the backup quarterback behind Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers for the season, and has been working on his mechanics with University of Texas coach Mack Brown for the past year.

    Vince Young Signs Contract with Green Bay Packers

  • Morning-After Pill Promoted in Ethiopia, Billboard Suggests Prosperity

    The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) approved a billboard featuring a well-dressed Ethiopian woman holding a morning-after pill, encouraging the impoverished multitudes of women in that country to use their product. The advertisement was for Levonorgestrel – also known as Plan B – which can abort a baby by blocking it from being implanted into its mother’s womb.

  • R.C. Sproul Interviews Author of “Darwin’s Doubt” on Evolution, Intelligent Design

    Renowned theologian, author, and pastor R. C. Sproul interviewed Stephen Meyers, author of “Darwin’s Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design,” about his research on neo-Darwinian evolution and evidence for Intelligent Design. Sproul says that Meyer’s book is the most detailed analysis on the inconsistencies in evolution that he has ever seen.

  • Mark Driscoll on Ariel Castro's Sentence

    Ariel Castro was sentenced to life in prison plus 1,000 years, with no chance of parole; while Castro will not face the death penalty for his crimes, Pastor Mark Driscoll is adamant that he will face both death and hell if he does not repent and trust in Christ.

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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