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Hong Kong Seminary Professor Revealed Five Challenges to Overseas Chinese Missions
Rev. Cheung shared the challenges that the overseas Chinese churches now faces and called upon the overseas Chinese to preach the gospel to western countries and China in the seminar titled “The challenges of Overseas Chinese Churches” on Dec. 15 at Sydney Central Baptist Church.
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Chinese missionary speaks of Africa Mission after his 3-week mission journey in Ghana, Africa
Chinese International Mission (Canada) executive director, Philip Leung, stated in his mission report of the rapid influence of Islam in the rural areas of Africa, where at least 1 to 3 mosques were could be seen in countless towns and villages as he drove through hundreds of kilometers from north to south.
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China's Arrest of Christian Bookstore Owner Brought International Attention
An owner of a Christian bookstore in Beijing was arrested by the Public Security Bureau since Nov. 28. His wife said that he broke no laws and sold only legally sanctioned religious material, according to a report on Dec. 14 by USA Today.
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America Chinese Evangelical Seminary Successfully Closed their First Graduation Ceremony
Located in Northern California in the city of Sunnyvale, America Chinese Evangelical Seminary held its first graduation ceremony on Dec. 8, where 10 students received their Master of Divinity degree, other degrees, and certificates.
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Rev. Thomas Wang: “World Missions is the Responsibility of Chinese Church”
At the Kelang Methodist 29th Mission Conference held on Dec. 2, Rev. Thomas Wang preached a message titled, “World Missions, Everyone is Responsible.”
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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.