Demographics Beyond Numbers (2)
This set of demographics helps us understand the spiritual backgrounds of believers in China and their reasons for believing.
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10 Quotes from Jesus, the Path to Human Flourishing by I’Ching Thomas
The presenter for our upcoming webinar, "How Relevant is the Gospel for the Chinese."
The Life and Ministry of Emma Ekvall
A blind girl begging in Wuchang, China in 1919 stirred the heart of Emma Ekvall. The school she founded continues in operation today upon the anniversary of this pioneer missionary’s 150th birth.
How Relevant Is the Gospel for the Chinese?
Among Cultural Chinese everywhere, the Christian faith is often perceived as a foreign or Western religion. Hence, many do not see how it is relevant for them. I’Ching Thomas talks about how to articulate the gospel in terms that are attractive and significant to our Cultural Chinese friends.
Closer Scrutiny of Chinese Christian Media
Censorship on Christian-themed videos seems to be stricter on an increasing number of media platforms.
Demographics Beyond Numbers
This first set of demographics helps us see who is in the churches we visited and who is responding to the survey.
The Beautiful Country and the Middle Kingdom
The rather battered and dog-eared cover to my copy of Pomfret's book is testimony to both prolonged and careful reading.
The Impact of Buddhism
In Asian culture, often anyone who is born in a Buddhist country is considered a Buddhist. It’s not uncommon for people with a strong family identity to consider their family and religion together.
Two Pastors Discuss the Impact of Media on the Church (2)
The coronavirus has pushed many churches in China to rethink and expand their online ministries. Huang Lei, senior pastor of XiaShang Christian Church in Wuhan, shares his thoughts on why Christians must use media in their ministry.
Seeking to Understand Church Growth in China
A survey to better understand fundamental questions about the state of the church and church members in today’s China.
The Blessing—China
Wherever you are in this summer of pandemic, may the Lord make his face to shine upon you.
Saving Face
In Chinese culture the concept of face is a very important part of social interaction and is specific to the group or family to which the person belongs.