Spiritual Authority and Power Abuse
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Realistic Advice for Seminary Grads
Pastor Chen Shengfeng pours a “bucket of cold water” on zealous and idealistic seminary graduates entering ministry.
Honor and Shame in Paul’s Message and Mission
Learning to read the book of Romans with a broader cultural lens.
Persecution and Sinicization in China
Knowing what's happening and understanding the context.
Touring Three-Self Churches
But for me, the striking thing was the homogeneity of the churches over time and place. The churches and their pastors simply went faithfully about their business, the business of sharing and teaching their faith, and leading the people in worship—doing what the church is called to do.
Reading Romans through Eastern Eyes
Combining research from Asian scholars with his many years of experience living and working in East Asia, Jackson directs our attention to Paul's letter to the Romans. He argues that some traditional East Asian cultural values are closer to those of the first-century biblical world than common Western cultural values. In addition, he adds his voice to the scholarship engaging the values of honor and shame in particular and their influence on biblical interpretation.
A Celebrity Divorce Prompts Thoughts on Marriage
The impending divorce of Korean film stars, Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo, causes a Chinese believer to reflect on marriage and love.
Go back to China
Would you go back to China for a million bucks?
A Critique of “Leadership Ethics”
Issues of leadership, as part of this world’s struggles, should be addressed in depth. They go beyond “right” or “wrong,” or simply a part of “political correctness.” Leadership is at the core of how to effectively witness Jesus Christ in this generation.
The West Gate Church in Kaifeng
A chat with an evangelist in an ancient capital of China.
The Problem of Consumerism in the Church
A pastor in China warns of the consumeristic mindset that has sunk into society and threatens to take hold in the church.
Dealing with Local Officials in a Changing China, Part 3
Despite the regulatory uncertainty many organizations are now facing, there are a number of unchanging basic principles that can increase the yield of any government relations program.