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Chinese Christian Pastor in Mainland on House Churches Going Public
In recent years, the registration of house churches with the Chinese authorities and their going public have become a topic of discussion that deeply concerns the churches in mainland and in the overseas Chinese Christian communities.
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Limbless Australian Evangelist Nick Vujicic Brings Hope to China
Australian Christian limbless motivational speaker Nick Vujicic took a tour to two universities in Beijing and visited an orphanage in Sichuan where the magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck early this year.
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Former Hong Kong Celebrity Edison Chen Says 'Only God Can Judge Me'
After converting to Christianity earlier this year, Edison Chen, former Canadian-born Hong Kong pop-star caught in a nude photo scandal that rocked the entire Chinese community around the world, recently designed a t-shirt expressing his faith in God.
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Chinese Christian Ministry Visit Children, Elderly in Post-Earthquake Sichuan
Cultural Regeneration Research Society (Worldwide) Foundation and Chinese Christian Missions Vancouver held a press conference on the latest post-earthquake reconstruction plans in Sichuan, revealing the work progress to all sectors of the society.
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Chinese Christian Ministries Urge for Donation for Sichuan Reconstruction
To continue the Sichuan post-earthquake reconstruction efforts, two Chinese Christian organizations held a press conference to urge the general public among the Chinese community to donate towards ensuring the frontline workers, children, and elderly in Sichuan will have a warm winter time.
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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.
