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In a report released on China Guangdong Union Theological Seminary’s website, influential U.S. based Fuller Theological Seminary psychiatrist Alvin Dueck and his doctorate students, consisting of a total of 11 people, visited the Guangdong Province TSPM/CCC, Guangzhou City TSPM/CCC and Guangdong Union Theological Seminary.

Hong Kong Sun Yat-sen Museum is now exhibiting “A Sketch of Soong Ching Ling and Her Artefacts” to help enhance the understanding of the people in Hong Kong of the story of the lady who was born in a Christian family, practiced Christianity, and married to her Christian husband Sun Yat-sen.

HONG KONG - In a seminar titled “Financial Tsunami – Christian Actions” held earlier this month, Dr. Philemon Choi, who has been deeply involved with youths affairs, said that intergenerational poverty must be reduced, trust must be given to today’s youths, and resources must be allocated fully to develop them. He said that every youth is precious, and “not even one should be missing.”

Since the beginning of 2008, pirates filled the African seas, which prevented MV Doulos from continuing its course to its scheduled visit to Africa; however, this setback changed the course of the ship to return to Taiwan and Hong Kong - bringing a beautiful surprise to the people there.

Following the memorial service held by China Evangelical Seminary (CES) in Taipei for their school’s founding president James Hudson Taylor III, Holy Light Theological Seminary (HLTS) in Kaohsiung that have had a history with the Taylor family also held a memorial service titled “A Celebration of Life” in the afternoon of March 30.

In a recent article published on the bulletin of China Graduate Theological Seminary, the schools president Rev. Carter Yu made an analysis and reflection on the definition of “shepherding.”

VANCOUVER, CANADA - Continuing on with the second night of the gospel rally in greater-Vancouver, Rev. Dr. Stephen Tong, a world-renown evangelist who has globe-trotted in preaching the gospel, explicated yet another graceful message on “Who is Jesus?”

Hosted by Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI) and various Canadian Chinese-Christian organizations, “Who is Jesus?” Gospel Rally kicked off on the night of March 12. Thousands of people packed the Broadway Church in Vancouver, leaving no empty seats.

Taylor titled the obituary “Living to Make a Difference” and wrote that “Dad has shed his earthly tent and now is clothed in the white robe specially reserved for him. Joining the saints of the past, he stands beside Samuel & Maria Dyer, Hudson and Maria Taylor and countless others, offering up eternal praise to the Creator God and Jesus Christ. Death has indeed been swallowed up in victory!”

Rev. James Hudson Taylor III passed away on the morning of Mar. 20 in Hong Kong. His son Rev. Jamie Taylor IV announced that the memorial service will be held at 10 A.M. on April 4 at the Hong Kong Kowloon Baptist Church.

China Inland Mission Founder and world-renown British missionary Hudson Taylor’s great grandson James Hudson Taylor III passed away at the age of 79 on the morning of March 20 in Hong Kong.

In recent months, China officials and civil institutions in China have begun discussions and researches on the problem of the registration of house churches, says a Chinese scholar, and different individuals have inclined to support the approval of house church registration with the government, which would give them a legal status, and they’ve pointed out that this approach will benefit the harmonizing of the society.

While secularization is one of the major challenges that the global church is facing, Chinese churches has also been particularly concerned. What is the main cause of secularization and how can churches confront this growing challenge?

Vancouver – This March, Evangelical Chinese Baptist Church in metro-Vancouver celebrated their 37th Anniversary since founding by hosting a three-day missions conference, inviting the senior pastor of the largest Chinese evangelical church from Manhattan, New York to deliver a sermon.

In a report released by U.S. Census Bureau on March 3, the Asian alone or Asian in combination with or more other races has reached 15.2 million people in 2007 and from 2006 through 2007 the growth of Asians has increased by 2.9%, which is the fastest among all the ethnic groups.

Influential British contextual theologian from University of Manchester Graham Ward visited Gangwashi Church – one of the five officially recognized Protestant Churches in Beijing and where former U.S. Presidents George W. Bush attended services during his visit to China in 2005 – and participated in their communion service on March 1, according to Gangwashi Church’s website.

On February 13, BBC published an article titled "Is It the Food or the Heart That's Poisoned?" analyzing the incidents of contaminated milk and the continuous outpouring of toxic foods in China.

On the night of February 20, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association core characters Reverend Henry Holley and Dr. Tom Philips visited the Tianjin Protestant Church Shan West Rd. Chapel, according to Chinese Protestant Church’s website.

On January 26, the National Council of Churches USA executive staffs paid a visit to the headquarters of the government-registered Protestant Church in China.

On February 9, influential Hong Kong celebrities Vivian Chow, Cheung King Hin, and Charlene Choi, who responded to World Vision Hong Kong’s invitation, and staffs of world vision concluded their visit to Nepal, during which they brought joy and warmth to the children living in extreme conditions.

This May, thousands of top Christian leaders, civic, business, educational, media and church leaders, from over 239 nations will be joining a large-scale mission agencies international conference in Hong Kong and an estimated representation of over 1,000 leaders from the Chinese churches.

Chinese Coordination Centre on World Evangelism (CCCOWE) International Director Rev. Morley Lee began his three-week Africa visitation, during which he cared and encouraged the local Chinese churches and missionaries, and invited them to participate in CCCOWE’s movement and ministry. A recent trip report was released on its website.

Canto-pop star Eric Suen was recently baptized and is now attending church regularly, according to major media reports. Following fellow Canto-pop star Sammi Cheng’s public announcement of the changes in her life after becoming Christian, Suen also expressed his joy in being a Christian. He hopes to contribute more to the society and help the poor.

From January 9 thru 10, a forum on selecting, counseling, and caring for Chinese Missionaries was held in Taiwan, which emphasized on caring and establishing a support system for Chinese missionaries around the world, according to CCCOWE. In addition, a care for Chinese missionaries fellowship was established, and they've mapped out the long-term action plans to care for missionaries.

As the bell for the Year of the Ox rang, the Chinese churches from around the world also celebrated the Chinese Lunar New Year, a traditional holiday for the Chinese.