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
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.
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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.