The Challenge of Being the Church in China
Being the church in China is a growing challenge. Are registered churches affected? How are they responding?
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3 Questions: Julia Grosser
Observations on 20 years of involvement with the ChinaSource Quarterly.
A Meeting of Minds
Looking back at 20 years of the ChinaSource Quarterly.
Worship in the Mountains of Yunnan
Singing hymns and the testimony of a church leader.
Introducing Modern Chinese Education
Following a brief overview of the history of China’s educational system, the authors compare underlying Eastern and Western worldviews and then the practical implications these have for expatriates teaching in China.
Views from the Classroom
Four expatriate teachers, from a variety of educational sectors throughout China, give their individual perspectives on the opportunities and challenges of teaching there. Their reflections from long-term experience provide helpful insights.
More Blessed to Receive
Expatriate teachers went to China to give. But often they ended up taking more of China with them than they had bargained for. The editor of ChinaSource Quarterly gives several suggestions for how to be a good reciever.
Resources about Teaching in China
The resources listed deal with the theology and practice of teaching in the context of Christian mission with authors representing a variety of viewpoints.
Teaching with Christian Values
After reviewing each of the three parts of this book, Ms. Jones suggests that while it would be beneficial for anyone, this book will be especially useful for people heading to a foreign country to teach and for those preparing them for this.
A Chinese Perspective on Expatriate Teachers
Professor Wang provides her views about expatriate, Christian teachers in China followed by the guest editor’s commentary on the key issues she addresses.
Professionalism and Witness in TESOL
Professionalism is a dimension of integrity and necessary for expatriate English teachers. Witness is an integral aspect of education. Neither should be neglected.
Teaching in China—the Early Years
Ms. Anderson, who began teaching in China in the early 1980s, reflects on how different—and often difficult—it was for English teachers during those early years.