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Sichuan Earthquake Survivor Testimony Convicts Sammi Cheng in God's Existence
Christian Hong Kong singer and actress Sammi Cheng Sau-man reaffirmed her conviction of God’s existence after hearing the testimony of Liao Zhi, a survivor of 2008 Sichuan Earthquake who experienced enormous losses but found faith in Christ.
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Brad Pitt's Christian Mom Expresses Strong Support for Angelina Jolie Double Mastectomy
Brad Pitt’s mother has expressed her approval and support for Angie’s decision to undergo the double mastectomy as a preventive measure for breast cancer.
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Yuan Zhiming Tokyo Evangelism Conference Unites Chinese Churches in Japan
Yuan Zhiming, Xiao Ming and Christian celebrities from mainland China led an evangelistic and Bible-study conference in Tokyo days ago. Over 2,500 Chinese throughout Japan participated in the event. Around 230 decided to place their faith in Jesus Christ and around a dozen or more expressed their desire to serve full-time in country’s mission field.
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Minnesota Lawmakers Approve Gay Marriage, Governor Pledges to Sign
Minnesota’s state Senate on Monday approved a bill that would make Minnesota the 12th U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage upon the governor's signing on Tuesday.
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Three Abducted Ohio Women Rescued After Missing and Imprisoned for 10 Years
Amanda Berry broke the bottom of a screen door and held out her arm and screamed, and a neighbor, who thought it was domestic violence came over to help kick in the locked door to get her out.
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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.
