Blog Entries
A Timely Call to Discernment on Traditional Gnosticism for the Chinese Church
Liberating Our Reason and Spirit in the Logos and the Holy Spirit
Unlike Chinese Gnosticism, which emphasizes "feelings dominating, reason suppressed, and the mind set aside," Orthodox spirituality emphasizes "reason as gatekeeper, mind in charge, and feelings set aside."
Practical AI for Ministry
AI is only ever a tool. The power of the gospel remains in the message itself and the Spirit’s life-giving work in human hearts.
Serving Life through Art
In Memory of Daozi
He carried a knightly spirit, expansive in presence, yet gentle in manner, his manner free of the aloofness common among intellectuals. I knew immediately: this was the mentor I had been seeking.
Formation of Different Players with a Unified Goal
A Soccer Analogy Framework for Effective Teamwork in Ministry
I used a soccer match as an analogy for forming effective teamwork in an outreach program for delivering holistic blessings to the community. The ministry can be initiated by a faith-based non-profit with church members joining the endeavor.
Wise Engagement with New Technology
A Skeptic's Response to Artificial Intelligence
Like every technological advancement before it, AI presents both opportunities and threats—to society at large, and to the church. Balancing those requires divine wisdom and discernment.
Return with Purpose, Live by Faith
A Chinese Christian Testimony
God also moved me to become a channel of the gospel to my family, friends, classmates, childhood companions, and even strangers I meet.
Understanding Modern Christians in China: Becoming Who You Are in Christ
When grand narratives no longer serve as the backdrop for self-definition, the question of how an individual can better become themselves arises.
A Snapshot of Korean Missionary Challenges
A Book Review of Missionaries, Mental Health, and Accountability
The volume’s case studies mirror many of the challenges Chinese cross-cultural workers and churches face today. The book covers not only culture-specific pressures on the field but also how national churches and agencies responded—or did not respond—to missionary stresses.
Praying Through ZGBriefs
Seven Prayer Points from ZGBriefs
Each week, we curate key news from China to help you pray with insight and focus. Let this guide serve as a model for informed, intentional prayer.
Looking to the Future of Diasporic Chinese in Cross-Cultural Ministries
Diasporic Chinese Christians are reimagining their identity and purpose in God’s mission. Once viewed primarily as recipients of outreach, they are now emerging as active agents in cross-cultural ministry, reaching beyond co-ethnics and engaging in global collaboration.