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China's Gov't-Approved Church Will Help House Churches
According to Episcopal Life Online (ELO), National Three-Self Patriotic Movement Chairperson Elder Fu Xianwei said, "For those house churches without registration, we will try our best to be with them, to recognize them and to help them, so long as they have an orthodox faith, don't stray from the truth and don't follow heretics."
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Rev. Franklin Graham Preaches God's Word to 19,000 Souls in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan - A day after world-renown evangelist Franklin Graham arrived to Taiwan, the Taipei Franklin Graham Festival officially kicked off at Liberty Plaza on Oct. 30.
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Rev. Franklin Graham Arrives Taiwan for Four Days of Gospel Festival
Traveling by Samaritan’s Purse private jet, influential evangelist Franklin Graham official arrived in Taiwan on Oct. 29. In a press conference, Graham and the participating Christian celebrities together urged Taiwan’s citizens to grab the opportunity to attend this festival, experiencing the life-changing power of the gospel.
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Hong Kong Superior Court Repeals Indecent Rating on CUSP's Publication
On Oct. 21, Hong Kong Superior Court issued a verdict that repeals the Obscene Articles Tribunal’s judgment on the sex page of Chinese University Student Press’s publication as level II – indecent, because it said that the tribunal did not abide by the guidelines in making the relevant ratings. Furthermore, it shall exempt the publication from reexamination by the tribunal.
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U.S. Condemns Brutal Beating of Two Sons of House Church Leader
The United States strongly condemned on Thursday the “brutal beating” of two sons of a detained Beijing priest and voiced concern over what it said was a pattern of intimidation of religious leaders in China.
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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.