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168 Children Rescued from Sex Trafficking, 'These Are America's Children,' Says FBI
Law enforcement officials rescued 168 child victims of commercial sex trafficking in a nationwide sweep during the past week and arrested 281 alleged pimps, the FBI said Monday. "These are not faraway kids in faraway lands," says the FBI Director. "These are America's children."
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Duck Dynasty's Patriarch Says He Wants to Help Turn Gay 'Poor Souls' to Jesus
Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson is no stranger to controversy, often making headlines for his Biblical worldview concerning homosexuality. Recently, he stated that he simply wants to help "those poor souls" and "turn them to Jesus."
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Curtis Martin, NFL Hall of Famer, Says Bible Inspired His Jersey Number
Curtis Martin, former running back for the New York Jets and hall of famer, recently opened about the Biblical significance of his jersey number, 28.
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Report: Little Girl Kicked Out of KFC for Scarred Face a Hoax, Fabricated by Family for Money
A story about a badly disfigured little girl being asked to leave a Kentucky Fried Chicken because her scars were allegedly disturbing other customers is a hoax, an unnamed source has told the Laurel Leader-Call in Laurel, Miss.
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Popular Christian Radio WCSG Host John Balyo Arrested on Child-Sex Assault Charges
John Balyo of the popular Christian radio station WCSG based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was arrested last Friday for attempting to pay someone to have sex with minors. The radio station, which is affiliated with Cornerstone University, is asking for prayer for the victims and their families.
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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.
