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Taipei Franklin Graham Festival Equips Believers in Taiwan
TAIWAN – Starting from Aug. 18, Taipei Franklin Graham Festival prepares to hold Christian Life & Witness Course all throughout greater-Taipei.
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Prayer Requested for Missionaries and Mission Conferences Amist Instability in Bangkok
In the last week, the societal situation of Thailand marked with protests and violence, series of disturbances from anti-government protestors. Thailand Prime Minister Samak declared on the morning of Sept. 2 the imposition of state of emergency of Bangkok, where gatherings of more than five people is prohibited, in order to prevent any further clashes between pro-government groups and anti-government groups. Chinese missionaries from Hong Kong ministering in Thailand urged believers around the
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Hong Kong Youths Challenged to Live for God Alone
Hong Kong - A three-day revival conference ended with over 150 youths following the Lord's calling to dedicate their lives to God.
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Disturbing Trend of Chinese College Students Cohabitating, Chastity Education Quintessential
In recent years, the values of traditional marriage and of relationships of love are confronted with enormous challenges and threats. The problems of college couples living together and having pre-marital sexual relationships have become global concerns. Few days earlier, a college student’s life magazine in China published an article titled A Transparent View of Chinese College Students Cohabitating, which covered in depth on these issues and pointed out the disturbing trend happening am
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Chinese Youth Internet Addicts Reached 40 Million, Pressing Demand for Internet Ministry
According to Chinese state-media Xinhua, China currently has around 40 million youth internet users. Among which, the internet addict youths consist of around 10%. Youths caught in obsession for internet is largely due to unhealthy video games. This observation serves as a reminder to Christians the urgent need to develop internet ministries that minister to these youths.
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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.