As we stop to listen, as we hear the Chinese people’s stories, as we discover for ourselves Chinese history, as we put ourselves in China’s shoes, the Chinese context and therefore their practices and worldview become more understandable.
Laura de Ruiter
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January 26, 2022
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The first day of the Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, is next week. Churches in China have been busy preparing for the holiday. These two articles from China Christian Daily tell of three churches that prepared and distributed free New Year couplets to bless their congregations and proclaim God’s love.
ChinaSource Team
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January 25, 2022
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Resources
There was a wooden cross on the wall of my room. When I looked up to see it, I knew I was a sinner who needed the salvation of Jesus Christ. He died for sinners just like me.
Jenna Zheng
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January 24, 2022
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Stories
Reading Peng’s book, alongside the research of many other scholars of the Chinese Bible, reminds China workers today of the very real merits of the Union translation as well as its prominence within the Chinese church.
Swells in the Middle Kingdom
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January 21, 2022
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How should Christians respond to those who play loud hymns and beg in front of the church on Sunday? What should the believer’s attitude be towards them? Can a Christian refuse to give money? What does the Bible say? A believer in China discusses this difficult issue.
ChinaSource Team
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January 18, 2022
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Today’s author uses the analogy of human development to add nuance and detail to the story of China’s Reforming churches.
Urban Farmer
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January 17, 2022
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Ideas
As churches in China experience continued tightening, it’s worth considering the wider context of the measures and what their broader purpose is.
Joann Pittman
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January 14, 2022
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Stories
Thanks to all our wonderful friends and donors, we are looking forward to what 2022 will bring with renewed energy for our kingdom calling.
Peter Arneson
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January 12, 2022
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A look at how churches in China thought about and prepared to celebrate Christmas during the pandemic.
ChinaSource Team
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January 11, 2022
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The experience of ministering as an expatriate in China is quite different today, as those who remain struggle to carve out meaningful roles in an increasingly challenging environment.
Swells in the Middle Kingdom
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January 10, 2022
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Stories
Look back at readers’ favorite stories from ZGBriefs.
Joann Pittman
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January 7, 2022
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Resources
A PhD dissertation analyzing the experiences of cross-cultural workers sent from China is now available in Chinese.
ChinaSource Team
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January 5, 2022
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Ideas