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Franklin Graham's Samaritan's Purse Reach Out to Tornadoes-Devastated Nebraska Town
Samaritan's Purse, a Christian relief organization led by Franklin Graham, will head to a town in Nebraska devastated by two tornadoes. While the mission team plans to help rebuild the community through physical efforts, they also hope to minister spiritually and emotionally to victims of the disaster.
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Richard Durrett, Popular ESPN Writer Who Was 'Passionate About Christ,' Dies at 38
ESPN writer and Texas Christian University alum Richard Durrett passed away on Tuesday at the age of 38. The popular sports writer was known for his passion for family and Christ.
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'As I Lay Dying's Singer Tim Lambesis Says Band Hid Atheist Beliefs for Fear of Losing Christian Audience
Tim Lambesis, who was recently sentenced to six years in prison for attempted murder, recently revealed that although and members of his band "As I Lay Dying" became atheists, they continued to claim Christianity for fear of losing their strong Christian fan base.
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'The New Black' Documentary Examines Homophobia Within Black Church
A new documentary titled "The New Black" investigates homophobia within the African-American church and how the Christian right has capitalized on this phenomenon to "pursue an anti-gay political agenda."
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Christian Moviegoers Feel Hollywood Distorts Religion, New Survey Reveals
According to a a new poll, many Christian moviegoers feel Hollywood producers distort Biblical accounts and misrepresent Christians in their films. However, the survey also found that more Christians have a favorable impression of Hollywood than unfavorable due to the many faith-based films released this year.
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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.
