In an atmosphere of increased social tightening, some younger Christians are asking whether some current expressions of the church might actually stand in the way of an effectively contextualized message that resonates with today’s urban Chinese.
A warning against false teachings being spread on WeChat.
Management of religious affairs will be shifted from, SARA to the United Front Work Department—what questions should we be asking?
Returnees need an environment that will help them continue their journey of faith.
A brief but instructive history from the Oxford Research Encyclopedia.
Ten pioneering Western female missionaries to China who with their Chinese co-laborers made significant contributions to missions work in China.
Suzhou—the Venice of the East!
A conversation with Dr. Mary Shepard Wong, Director of Field-based TESOL Programs at Azusa Pacific University.
Reflecting on a new era.
Guidelines for pastors and church staff on how the church should respond to government intervention, including what to do when the police come knocking at your door.
In short, a strong parallel is evident in the many aspects of Confucius’ teachings and the redemptive gospel in addressing the inadequacy of the human condition. However, what has fallen short in Confucius’ solution was his optimism in the very nature of humanity that needs restoration.
On May 12, 2008, the ground began to shake in Sichuan Province. By the time it stopped, nearly 100,000 people had lost their lives.