Developments in Registered Church Ministry
Some observations of the impact of the religious regulations and Siniciation on Three-Self churches.
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A Key Way that Christians around the World Can Contribute to Gospel Growth in China
Have you considered that the Chinese student you are connecting with may one day be a person of influence in China?
Training Lay Leaders in China
The Hou Zaimen church in Jinan, Shandong Province has developed a system for training lay people and managing meeting points which are contributing to the spiritual growth of believers.
The Chinese Mayor
The story of a city and a man.
Visualizing the Complexity
"Like everything else about China, the landscape of religious life is quite complicated."
Talking about Sensitive Issues
The conversation taught me the importance of relational trust and humility in addressing sensitive historical topics and the vital role of self-critique in forming the most important of connections: ones that bring us closer to our shared sense of brokenness and the need for grace beyond what we can muster.
The Pastor’s Identity
Three-self church pastor Chen Shengfeng reflects on the identity of the pastor.
A Few Unanswered Questions
From the recent webinar, "What Is It Like to Be a Christian in China?"
Can Christians Celebrate Halloween?
Some thoughts on Halloween for Christians in China.
Learning to Be a Learner
Over the years it has been reiterated that to truly serve the people of China and the Chinese church, one must first be a learner. Adopting a “posture of learning” is essential, but how does one actually do that?
The Challenge of Relationships in the Church
What they should be and how they can damage the witness of the church.
My Visit to the Ai Weiwei: Bare Life Exhibition
A walk through an art exhibition.