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American Christian Detainee Jeffrey Fowle Released by North Korea and Flies Home on US Jet, State Dept. Says
American detainee Jeffrey Fowle has been released from North Korea, six months after he was arrested, the State Dept. said Tuesday. Two other Americans, including Korean-American missionary Kenneth Bae and Matthew Miller, who have been tried and convicted of crimes are still being held.
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Dallas Christian Nurse with Ebola Nina Pham Releases Statement: 'Thankful For Prayers, I'm Doing Well'
The Dallas nurse infected with Ebola expressed gratitude for all the kind messages she's received and is hopeful that she will recover.
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Ebola-Infected Dallas Nurse ID'd as Nina Pham, a 'Big Heart' Christian; Gets Blood Transfusion from Survivor
Nina Pham, 26, has been identified as the nurse who contracted the Ebola virus and is being treated in Dallas, a close family friend has confirmed to NBC News Monday.
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Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson is 'Not Sick Nor Hospitalized,' Lisa Robertson Clarifies
The Duck Commander's family has clarified that the Robertson's family patriarch Phil Robertson is not sick nor hospitalized. The sick grandfather that Sadie had referred to on Dancing With The Stars Season 19 premiere was her mom Korie's dad, John Howard.
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'Duck Dynasty' Star Phil Robertson Is 'Not Sick Nor Hospitalized,' Clarifies Alan's Wife Lisa Robertson
The Duck Commander's family has clarified that the Robertson's family patriarch Phil Robertson is not sick nor hospitalized. The sick grandfather that Sadie Robertson had referred to on Dancing With The Stars Season 19 premiere was her mom Korie's dad, John Howard.
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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.
