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CRRS (Worldwide) Foundation Conclude Fundraising in Hometown Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Speaking in both Mandarin and translating in Cantonese all by himself, the president of Cultural Regeneration Research Society (Worldwide) Foundation addressed a crowd of 600 Chinese supporters of the ministry’s development at the foundation’s annual fundraising banquet on the night of Sept. 28.
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Chinese Evangelist Challenged Believers in Taiwan to Hold on to Eternal Hope
As the guest speakers of the Taipei retreat “Facing Jerusalem”, world-renown Chinese missionary Bian Yunbo declared a challenge of faith to those in the crowd at Taipei Hsin-Yi Friendship Presbyterian Church on Sept. 27.
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Shenzhou VII’s Feat: A Catalyst for Chinese’s Deeper Understanding of God
In the morning of Sept. 29th, China’s sacred vessel, Shenzhou VII, was launched into space orbit, accomplishing the nation's first spacewalk. Ever since its launch on Sept. 25, the world has been paying close attention, in particular, the overseas Chinese.
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Hong Kong Bethel Bible Seminary President Arrested for Committing Insurance Fraud
In numerous media reports, Rev. Gaspard K. T. Lam, president of Bethel Bible Seminary in Hong Kong, was arrested for falsifying its resignation report in order to withdraw $750,000 HKD of mandatory provident fund. It was uncovered when the economic department checked with the seminary.
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Influential Chinese Christian Evangelist Says ‘Man Cannot, but God Can’
VANCOUVER - For three consecutive days, influential Chinese Christian evangelists Ting W. Lee preached at a mandarin evangelism conference held at the North America Faith Chinese Baptist Church beginning on the night of Sept. 12.
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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.