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UFC Fighter Connor McGregor Secures a Role in 'Game of Thrones'
Connor McGregor recently shoot scenes for the internationally acclaimed series "Game of Thrones". Dana White confirmed the news in Fox Live and stated that she knew the franchise is interested in putting him in the show. McGregor's character could take on several strong figures in the series like the "Mountain". Details about his role is still kept in secret.
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Josh McDermitt Previews ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 7 Midseason Finale
Josh McDermitt reveals several details about the mid season finale of season 7. His character, Eugene, will face a tight spot between Rosita's crazy plan to kill Negan. He stalled her plan as long as possible to prevent any complications. Other characters are speculated to be killed, like Judith and Carl.
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Trump Solicits Evangelicals’ Recommendations for Appointment in His Administration
Donald Trump wants to continue his connection with the Evangelicals. His administration kept on soliciting recommendations from the Evangelical Advisory Board to be placed in the cabinet. Several evangelicals who are already appointed are Scott Pruit, Mike Pence, Ben Carson, and Betsy DeVos.
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YouVersion Bible App Hits 250 Million Downloads
YouVersion app hits its 250 millionth download. Its development to a variety of languages that are presented from around the globe helps the app gain recognition. The user can read, listen, watch, and share Bible verses from the app. The most popular verse is Romans 8:28.
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Kanye West Dons Blond Hair in First Public Appearance Ready to Make New Music
Kanye West was spotted in a furniture exhibit at Los Angeles with a newly dyed blond hair. He was then spotted riding bicycles with friends after that along with some bodyguards. The rapper proclaimed that he wanted to perform on stage at Grammys and introduce new music.
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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.
