-
Billboard Music Awards 2014: Chris Tomlin, Matthew West and Alan Jackson Win Big
Chris Tomlin, Matthew West and Alan Jackson won Billboard Music Awards last night for their contributions to Christian music.
-
Christian Rock Singer Tim Lambesis Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Plotting to Murder Wife
Timothy Lambesis, lead singer of the Christian rock band "As I Lay Dying," has been sentenced to six years in prison for plotting to kill his wife. The singer says his addiction to steroids in addition to losing his faith in God caused his moral spiral.
-
Husband of Condemned Pregnant Sudanese Christian Prays for Her Deliverance
A Sudanese court ruling has sentenced a heavily pregnant woman to death for committing apostasy by leaving Islam and becoming a Christian. The woman's husband says he is "just praying," hoping that his wife will be delivered.
-
Tim Tebow Spreads Gospel at Churches Nationwide During Time Off From NFL
During his time off from the NFL, Tim Tebow has been active in spreading the word of God at many church events and fundraisers around the country.
-
'Soul Surfer's Bethany Hamilton Inspires Young Girls to Overcome Self-Image Struggles with Faith in Jesus Christ
Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm several years ago in a shark attack, says her faith in God supported her through the loss of her arm. She wants to encourage young girls struggling with their self-image to know that they are beautiful and loved by God.
-
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.
-
‘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
-
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:
-
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.