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'Just Say No!' Unites Global Christians to Combat Drug Addiction Through Weekend of Fasting and Prayer
Non-profit organization Just Pray NO! has announced it will host a weekend of fasting and prayer to fight against the worldwide epidemic of drug abuse. President and founder Steven Sherman says he believes prayer is the strongest defense against addiction and asks that Christians around the world join him in fighting this "spiritual battle."
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Pope Francis Declares Sex Trafficking 'Crime Against Humanity,' Unites Religious Leaders to Fight It
After a private meeting with four women who were forced into prostitution, Pope Francis declared to a conference that sex trafficking is a "crime against humanity." The conference was held to unite church leaders and police officers together from around the country to fight sex trafficking.
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'Irreplaceable' Movie: Focus on the Family's Latest Film Receives Severe Backlash
Focus on the Family's yet to be released film "Irreplaceable" has received an overwhelming amount of negative press, including boycotts and threats of protests. Jim Daly asks Christians to pray for protesters and says he hopes the Holy Spirit will work through the film.
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Christian Actor Mickey Rooney Dies at 93, Credited Faith for His Success: 'God Gave Me My Career'
Mickey Rooney, a born-again Christian, has died at 93. The legendary actor credited God for his success, urging Americans to "Go with God."
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NCAA Baylor Basketball Players Baptized, Coach Calls Season 'Extraordinary' (Video)
Five members of the Baylor Bear’s basketball team were baptized by the team’s Chaplain. Coach Scott Drew rejoices that “this is the year God has given the increase.”
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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.
