Noa Wang (汪文勤), a Chinese-Canadian poet, writer, and film producer. She holds a Master of Theology from Hong Kong's Alliance Bible Seminary (香港建道神學院神學碩士). Noa has worked as a periodical editor and television director. Her published works include poetry collections such as "Selected Poems of Wang Wenqin" and "Poetry Exists"; the novel "Ice Wine Dimple" (冰酒窩); the long-form reportage "Cochlea" (耳蝸); the short story collection "Bradycardia" (心動過緩); and the essay collection "Days of Chasing the Wind" (捕風的日子). She has been honored with the Bing Xin Literature Award (冰心文學獎). Noa has also participated in the production of various films, television dramas, and stage plays, earning multiple international accolades. Currently, she resides in Vancouver, focusing on her professional writing career.
On November 14, 2024, nearly 200 Chinese pastors, church leaders, theologians, and educators from around the world gathered at the picturesque Biola University. Together, they celebrated the historic establishment of the Institute for Advanced Studies of Chinese Christianity (IASCC) and the Biola Research Initiative for Chinese Theology.