Bible Society in Taiwan Launches Full Sign Language Translation Project
The Bible Society in Taiwan has launched a full chapter-by-chapter translation of the Bible into Taiwan Sign Language, following the completion of 70 biblical story videos.
Singapore Bible College appoints Rev. Dr. Patrick Fung as eighth principal
Singapore Bible College has announced the appointment of Rev. Dr. Patrick Fung (馮浩鎏), a veteran international missions leader, as its eighth principal. Dr. Fung will officially take office on July 1, 2026, for a five-year term, succeeding Rev. Dr. Clement Chia (謝木水).
Reaching unreached ethnic groups: A university dormitory mission in Cambodia
When Pastor Liu Zhiliang (劉志良) looked at Cambodia’s landscape of evangelism, he saw a gap—one that left 20 ethnic minority groups largely unreached. Instead of venturing into remote villages, he found an unexpected mission field: the capital city’s university dormitories.
Wikipedia Co-Founder Larry Sanger’s Faith Revelation: A Tech Pioneer’s Path to Christianity
Larry Sanger, the co-founder of Wikipedia, has made headlines with his recent declaration of faith in Christianity. The tech visionary, who played a crucial role in developing one of the internet’s most influential knowledge platforms, revealed that his embrace of Christianity was the result of years of philosophical and spiritual exploration.
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Chinese Online School of Theology launches 2025 advanced courses for pastors and believers
The Chinese Online School of Theology (COST, 漢語網絡神學院) has announced its second-quarter advanced courses for 2025, designed to offer opportunities for spiritual growth and ministry training to pastors and believers worldwide.
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North America Chinese Evangelical Seminary year-end report highlights significant ministry progress
As the year draws to a close, Rev. James Liu, President of the Chinese Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), reflected on the seminary’s remarkable growth and ministry development over the past year. Dedicated to providing theological education to Chinese Christians, CESNA continues to uphold its mission to remain faithful to the gospel and nurture believers. This year’s achievements span academic, ministerial, and outreach endeavors, fostering spiritual growth and advancing missionary wo
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2024 report from Wycliffe Global Alliance shows status of Bible accessibility worldwide
Wycliffe Global Alliance has published its 2024 Global Scripture Access Report, unveiling the latest status of Bible accessibility worldwide. The annual report is compiled using data from the Alliance’s partner organizations, including SIL International, the United Bible Societies, and others.
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Olivet University License to Operate Revoked for 13 Reasons that Don’t Add Up
Olivet University recently found itself in the headlines after its former state agency, California's Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), cited it with 13 violations of California's Code of Regulations. I personally attended the hearing online, analyzed the 111-page Olivet University decision, and heard from people at Olivet. The details were shocking.
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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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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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An Open Letter to President Donald Trump from an Educator in Malaysia
Recently, a Malaysian educator, Soh Or Kan (苏湖港), wrote to The Gospel Herald to express his support for President-elect Donald Trump’s stance on reintroducing prayer into public schools. He emphasized the spiritual void, moral decline, societal and familial impacts, and the mental health crises that have afflicted the U.S. education system since prayer was removed. Reflecting this history, he strongly advocates for the return of prayer to schools, believing it could restore moral and spiritual g
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Olivet University will continue to operate in California with 'religious exemption' status
Olivet University (OU), a Christian Bible college in Anza, California, announced it will continue operations in the state under its newly acquired "religious exempt school" status after a notice from the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). This action resolves OU's two-year licensing dispute over Newsweeks' defamatory articles and BPPE's unreasonable conduct.
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Former Chinese Harvard Professor: American Campus Fellowships are ‘Wasting Away’
A few decades ago, renowned U.S. universities such as Harvard and Johns Hopkins used to brim with activities from Christian fellowships. Many churches purchased properties near the campuses as meeting points, providing students with free food and Bible studies. The campus ministries not only touched the lives of students but also helped shape campus culture. However, all this has quietly gone away.
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“Fly With ACTS” 10th anniversary documentary coming to theaters in Taiwan, revealing the stories of cross-cultural mission in Africa
A documentary film, “Fly With ACTS”, showcasing the journey of Chinese church missions in Africa will be released in Taiwan theaters on November 24. The documentary follows the works of ACTS (Africa Career Training School) and their ten years of ministry.
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ABS launches Comic Commentaries: visually enhancing the experience of mediating on Word of God
The Alliance Bible Seminary (ABS)’s mobile Bible meditation platform “Erdao Meditations (尔道自建)” has recently launched comic versions of the scriptural commentaries it provides.This innovative initiate transforms previous devotionals into comic format, enhancing the depth of meditation and witnessing the truth more powerfully.
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YouVersion Bible app reaches 728 million downloads and counting
As a Christian in the 21st century, you probably have the YouVersion Bible app downloaded on your phone. Although hundreds of websites and platforms feed the demand for a digital Bible, one program dominates the market: YouVersion. Since the platform’s launch by Life.Church in 2008, it has been providing believers all over the world with free access to the Bible and related contents.
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Chinese Principal Analyzes Difference Between Public and Private Education in the U.S.
There are significant differences between the public and private school education systems. David Huang, principal of The King's Academy Junior High School, analyzes these differences in detail and shares his observations on the education of the new generation in the United States.
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Alliance Bible Seminary 125th Anniversary Releases Resource Bank, Organizing Research Fruits & Passing Down Educational Inheritance
On September 30th, the Alliance Bible Seminary (ABS) in Taiwan held its 125th anniversary symposium under the theme of “Christian Faith, Multi-Approach”. More than ten faculty members presented their research covering six areas, including epistemology of truth, missions, and church history. Acting President, Dr. Lawrence Ko, emphasized the importance of academic training, with the seminary officially launching the “Alliance Faith Resource Bank” which intends to stimulate believers’ interests in