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Number of Young Christian Girls Raped, Killed in Egypt Increasing Quickly - and Nobody Cares
An increasing amount of young Christian women are facing the risk of being kidnapped and killed by extremist in Egypt. However, the problem has been almost entirely avoided by both the local and international government, leaving Christians helpless and afraid.
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South Korea Ferry 'Fake' Survivor Texts Devastate Families of Loved Ones Aboard Sinking Ship
South Korean authorities reveal that hundreds of text messages allegedly sent by missing students aboard a sunken ferry to family members were faked, devastating family members.
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'We Are Not Dead Yet': Passengers Text Loved Ones While Trapped on South Korean Sinking Ferry
Text messages sent from passengers moments before a ferry sunk off the coast of South Korea reveal the magnitude of the harrowing situation occurring within the boat
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Syria Crisis: Persecuted Christians in War Zone Cries for Help, Seek God in Troubled Times
The Syrian civil war is going into its fourth year, and the persecution of Syrian Christians runs rampant. Hanna, a believer in Damascus, Syria, says that while Christians in Syria cling to the promise of God's goodness and pray fervently for deliverance, it "seems like there is no end to all this misery."
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Rick Warren to Deliver 'Highly Personal' Message, Says Easter Story Answers Even Life's Most Devastating Questions
One year after his son's suicide, Pastor Rick Warren stated that he will deliver a highly personal sermon this week focusing on the Easter message. He says that the answer to even the most devastating questions in life are found in the Easter story.
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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.