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Studies: Increasing Missionary's Children in Hong Kong, Group Urged Educational Prep.
HONG KONG – Hong Kong Association of Christian Missions recently published a research report regarding the education of missionary’s children, which uncovered a significant decrease in the missionary’s children studying at the schools in the mission field and that in the next six years over 40 missionary children will need to face the issue of entering universities, and they urgently require the concern of the mission agencies, churches, and Christians working in the educational field.
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Changing Chinese Churches Spurred Urgent Demand for Leadership Training
Since the Chinese economic reform that was implemented 30 years ago, China has already developed into a country of economic prowess and undergoing an enormous transformation in the economy, society, culture, philosophy, and numerous aspects. In the midst of this growth, large migrations of villagers into the cities have caused not only unprecedented societal changes, but also great challenges to the work of missions for China’s churches.
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One Thing Conference Reaching Young Adults in Asia for Jesus Only
Continuing their east Asia tour in Taipei from Aug. 20-22, United States-based ministry International House of Prayers will hold a worship conference in Hong Kong to reach out to the youth in Hong Kong from Aug. 28-30.
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Asia for Jesus and IHOP Challenge Youth in Taiwan to Long for God
TAIWAN - Challenging thousands of youths to long for only one thing and that is to be together with God, Onething worship conference is being held at Taipei Bread of Life Church from Aug. 20-22.
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North America Chinese Baptist Alliance Concluded 15th Membership Conference
Through a series of three-day gathering in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, over a hundred Chinese Baptist ministes, pastors, and their wives came together to discuss about the Lord's holy work.
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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.