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John Piper Reveals Why He'll Marry a Cohabitating Couple--But Not a Homosexual One
Popular theologian and author John Piper recently explained why he will marry a heterosexual couple who are living in sexual sin but will never marry a homosexual couple.
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Francis Chan on Why the Poor and Imprisoned Are Next Christian Leaders
Francis Chan, author of "Crazy Love," recently revealed why he is passionate about prison ministry and why he believes the poor and lowly will be the next great church leaders.
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'The Interview' with James Franco, Seth Rogen Condemned by North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un for Assassination Plot
North Korea says Hollywood comedy about assassination of Kim Jong-un 'shows the desperation of the US government and American society' Kim Myong-chol, a spokesperson for his regime in Pyongyang, says President Obama should be concerned that the U.S. military may try to kill him as well.
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Black Michigan Pastors Call Republican Brief Supporting Gay Marriage 'Racist' and 'Hypocritical'
A group of Michigan Republicans who oppose affirmative action recently filed a brief in support of overruling Michigan's ban on same-sex marriage. In response, a coalition of over 200 Black pastors are calling the brief "racist," saying it is discriminatory to oppose affirmation action for Blacks, yet fight for special preferences for homosexuals.
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Christians Urged to Pray for 32 Missing Indonesians After Boat Sinks off Malaysia Coast
Missionaries in Indonesia are urging Christians around the world to pray, as five Indonesian immigrants were pronounced dead and 32 declared still missing after a boat carrying them capsized off the Malaysia coast.
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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.
