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Challenges and Opportunities for Youth Ministries in China
As mainland China society’s rapid development, the youths are facing numerous changes and temptations, causing the churches to emphasize more on developing youth gospel and pastoral ministries. In the latest issue of China Horizon published by Christian Communications Inc., the main topic of analysis is “Youth Ministries in Mainland Churches.”
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Michael Chang, BGEA Visit Jiangsu, China to Film Special Documentary
In the same month evangelist Franklin Graham concluded his China visit, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association special topic film crew accompanied by former world tennis champion Michael Chang and his newly-wed (Amber Liu) visited churches in Jiangsu, which is 120 miles south of Beijing, from Oct. 26 to 30.
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Believe in God Who Opens Up Streams in Desert in 2010, Urges CCCOWE's Head
The head of the largest Chinese Christian network encouraged the ministers of Christ with a Bible verse from the Book of Isaiah on Jan. 4, the very first working day of 2010.
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Christians' Actions Saved Mongolian Orphan with Brain Tumor
A Mongolian girl, who was diagnosed with less than four months more to live last month, received surgery in Hong Kong to remove a golf ball sized tumor from her brain last week.
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Beijing House Church Forced to Move Out, 500 Held Service Outdoor in Cold
This past weekend (Nov. 1), an influential house church in Beijing held their Sunday Service in snow at the Haiden Park. According to source, Watchtower Church moved out from their original gathering place in Huajie Tower on Oct. 30, because the landlords have been pressured by relevant government department since Aug. Since an appropriate place hasn’t been found, they can only gather temporarily outdoors.
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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.