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.
Rev. Stephen Tong’s 2024 South America Gospel Rally emphasizes Jesus as the only way to God
In a sermon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Chinese evangelist Rev. Stephen Tong preached that Jesus was a Jew and pointed out that “the birthplace of Christianity is in Asia. In so doing, he asserted that neither Eastern nor Western religions can lead people to the truth, and that only Jesus can lead people to God because He is “the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Lausanne Congress Review: World Evangelical Alliance Calls for Five Reforms to Correct Mission Effectiveness
During the Fourth Lausanne Congress, Bishop Efraim Tendero, global ambassador of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), pointed out the ineffectiveness of mission in Lausanne and called for five reforms to correct the situation.
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.
-
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
-
NYTEC’s Chinese Online School of Theology (COST) Holds Tenth Graduation Ceremony in Toronto
On September 25th, the New York Theological Education Center (NYTEC)’s Chinese Online School of Theology (COST) held its 10th Graduation Ceremony in Toronto.
-
Lausanne｜ Dr. Patrick Fund: Church to Put Aside Grudges and Reveal God’s Greatness
At today’s (Sept 25), Lausanne Conference on World Evangelization, Dr. Patrick Fung, global ambassador of OMF International (Overseas Missionary Fellowship, formerly the China Inland Mission), delivered a keynote speech on how the early Christians persevered in their mission amid persecution and witnessed the spread of the gospel. He emphasized that the key strategy that God has used repeatedly in church history is suffering and persecution. Persecution cannot destroy the church, by contrast, it
-
Calvin the Workaholic? Simon Wat Explores the Multifacetness of Spiritual Giants
When people think of Calvin, they usually think of furrowed eyebrows. Long pointy nose, thick beard, stiff expression, no smiles, this is how Gary Brown depicts him. “But actually, he is human like us, with flesh and blood. He has his humanity and feelings.” Dr. Simon Wat said in his online lecture “Summary of Calvin’s Theology”. He led his audience to break the stereotypical image of Calvin and explore the multifacetedness of this spiritual giant.
-
Dr. David White Returns to the Lord: A Life Dedicated to Taiwan Christian Education
On September 6, 2024, Rev. Dr. David White, American missionary who served as president and chairman of the board of directors of Christ’s College Taipei (CCT), passed away at the age of 90 years. CCT and related organizations have arranged a funeral committee and called for everyone’s prayers.
-
Global Chinese Prayer Meeting Focuses on Harvest of the Gospel, Rev. Lambert Lee Calls for Collaboration
The Global Chinese Prayer Conference held by the Chinese Strategy Alliance (CSA) has successfully concluded. As Rev. Lambert Lee, CSA general secretary, talked about the harvest, he brought up "universal needs" and "critical needs", emphasizing that the workers of the field must be able to take effective action, have a heart for cooperation, and must be people of prayer.
-
Christian New Life Association Member Testimonies: From Lost to Recovered, Running to Life's Turning Point
Christian New Life Association (CNLA) is planning to relocate its Rehabilitation Village to Lantau Island. As part of the fundraising efforts for the relocation, the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon organizers have sponsored 70 members who will participate in a 10-kilometer run and share how exercise has changed their lives.
-
WCC Discusses Nurturing the Next Generation of Leaders: Suk Yi Pang Advocates for a Renewed Understanding of Differences
Suk Yi Pang, Executive Secretary of the Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China, shared her insights at a World Council of Churches (WCC) meeting, emphasizing that nurturing the next generation of ecumenical leaders involves more than imparting knowledge. She stressed the importance of recognizing and accepting differences, proposing a renewed perspective on understanding and respecting these differences. Pang also revealed plans to launch the Theological Education 2025 initiative.
-
International Scholars Convene in Hong Kong to Explore East Asian Christian Heritage
The Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History at Boston College is set to host a four-day international conference in Hong Kong, focusing on the Christian heritage of East Asia. Participants will also have the opportunity to join "two evening historical site tours" with a special emphasis on the Christian history of Macau.
-
CN Pastor Reflects on the Spiritual Battle of Daniel and His Friends at the HK Kowloon Bible Conference
From a sermon during the Hong Kong Kowloon Bible Conference(Aug 9th), Rev. Chen Tingzhong, a Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer at Melbourne School of Theology, preached on the story of Daniel and his three friends being thrown into the lion's den.
-
Doris Brougham, 98, Passes Away in Taiwan After Lifelong Service in English Education and Gospel Music
Doris Marie Brougham, founder of the Overseas Radio & Television (ORTV) / Studio Classroom and an American missionary, passed away at Mackay Memorial Hospital in Tamsui, Taiwan, on August 6 at the age of 98.
-
Jesus Revolution Baptism at California Beach Sees Over 2,000 Baptized
Harvest Ministries hosted the second Jesus Revolution Baptism event at Pirate's Cove Beach in California last Saturday (Aug 3rd), where around 2,000 people were baptized. The event was supported by 70 pastors and church leaders who attended.
-
Stream of Praise Holds Worship Event: 16,000 Unite in Worship Across Two Sessions
The 2024 Stream of Praise Worship Festival kicked off with the team touring Hong Kong on August 3. They held two worship festival sessions at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, each gathering 8,000 attendees to worship and praise together.
-
Fourth Lausanne Congress to be Held in Korea: Global Church to Proclaim Christ
The Fourth Lausanne World Evangelization Congress, also known as the 2024 Seoul Congress, will take place from September 22 to 28, 2024, in Seoul, Korea. This global gathering aims to accelerate collaborative action to fulfill Jesus’ Great Commission, making disciples of all nations.