Peace in Detention
An account in three points by a believer who was detained in Chengdu.
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Denomination Names in Chinese
What, you might be wondering, are the Chinese names for some of the various denominations and sects in China?
Returnee Referral Systems
Connecting returnees—what are the critical success factors?
Looking at the Questions beneath the Surface
Swirling beneath the surface discussion of denominations—how they are defined, their relationship to the indigenous Chinese church, and whether or not they are needed—are some core questions regarding the fundamental nature of Christian community.
Encouragement for the “Gaokao” and for Life
"Do not be afraid because God is with you! It is a joy to be tested because Jesus is in you!"
Denominationalism or Nondenominationalism?
The author looks at the history of denominationalism in China and discusses what being part of a denomination means.
Let’s Be Honest about Denominationalism in China
The guest editor's perspective.
The Shaping of Christianity in China Today
Two book reviews provide Eastern (WANG Jun ) and Western (Richard Cook) perspectives on Surviving the State, Remaking the Church: A Sociological Portrait of Christians in Mainland China by Li Ma and Jin Li in which the responses to faith by Chinese Christians in mainland China since 1949 are explored through many interviews.
The Waning of a Pragmatic Cosmopolitanism
Sun considers the differences between the views of Cheng and Ni regarding denominations in the first half of the twentieth century.
Questions Beneath the Surface
In this issue of ChinaSource Quarterly, husband and wife team, Li Ma and Jin Li, bring together valuable perspectives, primarily from mainland Chinese Christian thinkers, on the emergence of denominations within the contemporary Chinese church.
The Influence of Denominations on Church Organizational Structure in China
The issues of theological stance and church governance that impact the decision of whether or not to be a part of a denomination are discussed.
Denominationalism—A Double-edged Sword
The author alerts us to the dangers that denominationalism can bring, especially with a new generation of educated, urban Christians who desire to pursue godliness.