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Betsy Devos, Trump's Secretary of Education Pick, Brings Christian Voice and Potentially Radical Education Reforms
Trump appoints Christian billionaire and education reform advocate Betsy DeVos as Education Secretary as many see that she could be the voice of Christians in the new administration.
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Philippine Senator Leila De Lima in Hot Water, Ex-Lover Bares Use of Drug Money For Elections
Senator's former driver and ex-lover spills the beans on receiving illegal drug trade proceeds to help finance senatorial bid.
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‘Thanksgiving Holiday’ No Longer a Big Retail Day: ‘Christmas Shopping’ May Now Be On Top
Thanksgiving in America may be about to lose its popularity as one of the busiest shopping days in the year, as retail experts agree that it's not worth to set-up shop during this holiday.
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Syria Update: Mosul Surrounded as Christian Prayers for Peace Continue
Christian prayers are starting to resound all over the world into what could be a path to victory in the Middle East as Iraqi- led liberation forces are starting to clamp down on ISIS- occupied Mosul.
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Christians' Support for Donald Trump: Religious Ideals United or Divided?
Christian support for U.S. president- elect Donald Trump may seem to cast shadows that could stand in the way of Christian communities in the United States with greatly contrasting views of Christians and believers post-election.
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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.