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Did the Sun really stop? The challenge and breakthrough in Chinese campus mission through a Biblical view of the Kingdom of God
In the eyes of many atheists, especially college students in mainland China, the Bible contradicts science. Examples such as Nicholas Copernicus, Galileo Galilei being persecuted by the Catholic Church usually comes to their mind. So, I think for the ministers from Campus Ministry in China have to study further to face the challenge, so that the students know there is no conflict between Science and the Bible, but the conflict comes from the divergence of Hermeneutics and power struggle inside o
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Chinese Megachurch Pastor Liu Tong: Grasp the Opportunity, Courageously Move Forward
With over 3,000 members in his congregation, Silicon Valley River of Life Pastor Tong Liu shared an exciting message at the first River of Life East Coast Conference. He encouraged believers to take the step of faith with God’s promise to revive the church.
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Should Christians Boycott Starbucks for Supporting Gay Marriage?
The debate on same-sex marriage continues to intensify in the United States of America. In the past year, to eat or not to eat the “Chick-Fil-A” sparked the war of words regarding the definition of marriage; this year, to drink or not to drink Starbucks coffee again ignited the combat between traditional marriage and same-sex marriage. In the face of Starbucks which endorses same-sex marriage, are Christians to drink or not to drink?
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Chinese Government Gives House Churches 'Silent Approval', Says Expert
A pioneer in Chinese mission ministries and expert in China missions recently said the Chinese government has given silent approval to the rapidly growing "house churches" or those that did not register with the authorities. He predicted an increasing environment for growth of Christianity in the country with a quarter of the world's population.
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On Same-Sex Marriage Debate, Chinese Evangelist Yuan Zhiming Solicits Earnest Prayers
While the Supreme Court was discussing the ban on same-sex marriage in California, Proposition 8, and the Defense of Marriage Act, the renowned evangelist, Pastor Yuan Zhi-ming, through writing, solicited prayers for the US which showed progressive decline in morality and religious values
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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.