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Sichuan Reconstruction Began; Prayers for God's Selection of Nehemiahs
HONG KONG – Since the Richter-scale magnitude 8 earthquake struck China two months ago, the disaster relief work in Sichuan has slowly moved into the reconstruction stage. In the afternoon of July 13th, believers, pastors, and ministry workers gathered to pray on the most urgent topics of need -- praying that the Lord can choose the “Nehemiah” to bear the burden of reconstructing Sichuan.
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Revival in Chinese Church in New York Aroused Interest from three American Seminaries
Since its founding 12 years ago in New York, Faith Bible Church in Flushing has undergone rapid development, and stirred the interests of several influential seminaries in America. Presently, three seminaries has listed Faith Bible Church as their research opponent on the topic of "Church Revival", and will sent their faculties and students to observe and learn.
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Third Back to Jerusalem Movement Conference: Advancing in Action
The third International "Back to Jerusalem Movement" Consultation Meeting was held in early March of this year in Asia. The participants included those from China, Korea, oversea Chinese, churches and mission organizations from all over the world. The conference formulated the "Back to Jerusalem Movement" Action Statement, which describes the vision, mission, and the actual plans of action.
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Chinese Evangelical Body Convened for Board of Director’s Meeting in Bali, Indonesia
On June 12th, the Chinese Coordination Centre of World Evangelism ended its director’s meeting in Bali, Indonesia. The total participants numbered 70 people, which included the board directors and the regional representatives, stated on CCCOWE's website.
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World Vision to Raise 27 Billion HKD for Sichuan
Since the 7.9-magnitude quake struck Sichuan just little over a month ago, World Vision, Christian humanitarian organization, has setup the goal of raising 27 billion HKD to cover the cost for disaster-relief and reconstruction for the disaster zones in Sichuan, Gansu, and Shaanxi, and has been engaged in full scale disaster-relief work. Approximately 1 million people will benefit from this humanitarian aid.
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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.