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Hong Kong Christian Services Reports Signifiant Increase in Counseling Vistations
According to Ming Pao, following the waves of financial tsunami that spurred the companies to lay off employees, Hong Kong Christian Services “Employee Development Assistant” (EDS), which provides professional personal consultation and counseling for corporation employees and those who were laid off, reported a significant increase in the number of visitations made in the last two months. The monthly average rose from of 40 visitations to 70 visitation, an 80% increase.
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Celebrity Roger Kwok Says With Faith Everything Can be Overcome
In recent news reports by the mainstream media, series of suicides attempts begin to surface as the global financial crisis heavily damages the economy. Chinese Celebrity Roger Kwok in Hong Kong expressed his sentiment towards these incidents and encourages everyone that he has also experienced low points in his life, but if we can model after Nick Vujicic, who is without arms or legs, then we can live on with hope.
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CCCOWE to Collabroate with Lausanne III Congress in Cape Town 2010
The Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2010. Lausanne leaders has recently met its regional director, who is also CCCOWE's leader, to discuss about the Lausanne III Congress preparation.
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Relationship-Building is a Must in Youth Ministry, says Youth Pastor
In a pastoral-sharing article published on Chinese Coordination Centre on World Evangelism (CCCOWE)'s website, a youth pastor ministering at a Chinese-American church based in San Francisco wrote the key to ministering the youth is relationship-building.
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Taiwan's 8th National Prayer Breakfast Confirms Conference Theme
Shortly after the Taipei Franklin Graham Festival, Taiwan ministers are diligently preparing for the 8th National Prayer Breakfast Meeting, which shall feature the country’s president and over 750 leaders from churches and all levels of society.
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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.