CHICAGO, IL (January 25, 2011) – A new agreement between North Park University and five Chinese universities will establish cross-cultural learning and research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty.
Posts Tagged ‘Asia’
NPU-China Pact to Encourage Cross-Cultural Learning
Filed under: News
Tags: Asia, Central, Educational Institutions, North Park
Accepting Christ – A Risky Step in Buddhist Culture
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Tags: Asia, Evangelism-Outreach, Mission
By Stan Friedman
ROI ET, THAILAND (December 30, 2010) – Khampan and Tipawan Sudcha gave their lives to Christ as children and then faced years of antagonism and even threats of violence from their families.
Passion for Evangelism Drives Growth in Thailand Church
Filed under: News
Tags: Asia, Evangelism-Outreach, Mission
By Stan Friedman
ROI ET, THAILAND (December 29, 2010) – Khampan Sudcha, president of the Thailand Covenant Church, sits at one of the few tables in a small Chicago diner and recalls the instructions church leaders in his native country …
North Park Worship Team Headed to India
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Tags: Asia, Educational Institutions, Mission, Worship
CHICAGO, IL (December 28, 2010) – Prajakta David was so moved by the worship at North Park University, the student wanted the young people in her native India to have the same inspirational experience.
Japanese Missionaries to Work in Great Lakes Conference
NOVI, MI (December 21, 2010) – The first missionaries from the Japan Covenant Church to the United States will focus on three primary objectives during their two years of service.
Volunteers Needed for Taiwan Summer Program
Filed under: Announcement, News
Tags: Asia, ECC Offices, Mission
CHICAGO, IL (December 10, 2010) – Volunteers are needed to teach English classes as part of the Taiwan Summer English Program set for July 1-17 next year.
Growth of Cambodian Church Influenced by Reconciliation
By Stan Friedman
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA (December 3, 2010) – Vuthy Nong held his cell phone so that a recorder could capture the words of Chamron Phal, who was calling from Oakland, California.
Faith, Not Revenge Compels Search for Former Captor
Filed under: News
Tags: Asia, Newsmakers, Pacific Southwest
By Stan Friedman
OAKLAND, CA (December 2, 2010) – Chamron Phal speaks gently as he recounts searching Cambodia to meet and offer forgiveness to the former Khmer Rouge prison guard who held him captive and tortured him during the time …
Bhutanese Baptisms Reflect Intentional Outreach Effort
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Tags: Asia, Evangelism-Outreach, Local Church, Pacific Northwest, Worship
KENT, WASHINGTON (November 4, 2010) – Ten new Bhutanese believers were baptized at Kent Covenant Church recently, another sign of how refugees from Nepal are finding a spiritual home with the congregation since they first started attending a year ago.…
CWR Funds Helping Indonesia Victims
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Tags: Asia, Development-Relief, ECC Offices
MENTAWAI ISLANDS, INDONESIA (November 2, 2010) Covenant World Relief (CWR) funds already are at work in the Mentawai Islands, which were struck by a 10-foot tsunami and volcano blast in separate incidents just hours apart, killing more than 400 people. …