A New Phase of Christianity in Hong Kong
Understanding and preparing for the new phase Hong Kong may soon be facing.
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Weathering the Storm of Persecution
God does not permit an absence of trials, and they come today with beating drums.
Though the snow blankets the ground, the red plum blossoms are still bright. As persecution arrives, our love for the Lord deepens.
My Dear Art
A look at Chinese contemporary art.
Using the Past in the Present to Pray for the Future
A new prayer app for praying through the year—for China.
Recognizing Spiritual Warfare behind Social Unrest
A believer ponders the spiritual dimensions underpinning the unrest in Hong Kong.
Developing a Returnee Ministry from Overseas
Why returnees need ministry from their "home" churches abroad and how it can be done.
“The Spirit in Fire and Wind”
In the spring of 2019, ten of China’s highly respected Christian artists gathered at Purdue University to freely display and discuss their work with each other and a fascinated public. Only now is art being encouraged in the church, but this connectedness of art and faith is providing a refuge for artists in this increasingly difficult time.
Spreading the Gospel with Christian Propaganda Posters
The author brings to our attention Christian propaganda posters, intentionally used in China between 1927 and 1951, aimed at toppling China’s ideological systems. They provide a view of what Chinese Christians believed about their faith, and how they believed Christ could transform China.
In Drawing Plain People, He Draws the Face of God
Using a conversation format, the life experiences and oil painting of Yang Feiyun, head of the Chinese Academy of Oil Painting, are explored.
Art—a Pathway to the Heart, Soul, and Mind
A word from the guest editor . . .
Singing from Underground to the World
This article looks at the development of Chinese hymns and spiritual songs, along with some examples, during recent periods of Chinese history. These provide insight into the hearts of Chinese Christians during both the difficult days and today’s contemporary church.
Contemporary Chinese Art and Christianity
Contemporary Chinese Christian artists have grown out of historical relationships between Chinese culture, contemporary art, and Christianity. This article looks as these three factors to help us understand contemporary Chinese Christian art.