Bibles in China: The Gray Zone Shrinks
Bibles are now no longer for sale online in China, and that is, indeed, bad news. But we need to be clear what hasn’t happened and what has happened.
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Wangdrak’s Rain Boots
For a glimpse of Tibet, for a good story about childhood struggles and a precious friendship, or just for the opportunity to see how something as simple as rain can turn a town upside down, this is a worthy watch.
7 Trends: Why You Need to Pay Attention
The lines for foreign involvement in China are being redrawn, it seems, on an almost daily basis. Being aware of this changing environment is crucial for those who seek to remain relevant.
Being the Chinese Church in the Face of Growing Political Uncertainty
Chinese Christians are asking how they should respond to the new religious regulations. Here is one pastor's response.
Goodbye, SARA
The State Administration of Religious Affairs (SARA) will be absorbed by the Party’s United Front Work Department.
复活节快乐! Happy Easter!
A blessed Easter to you from ChinaSource!
Contextualization—A Necessity, Not an Option
If we wish to participate cross-culturally in God’s work of transformation, then we must allow the specific context of our host culture to determine the kinds of contributions we make.
Global Chinese Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity
A superb book about a very significant topic.
Faith on the Ice
Li Yan—the head coach of the Chinese short track ice skating team who quietly prays during competition, “God is my stronghold, I have no fear.”
Mastering Mandarin Pronunciation
You can learn to pronounce Mandarin accurately!
Home, James
"It takes more than a passport to feel at home."
Saving God’s Face: A Chinese Contextualization of Salvation through Honor and Shame
Years ago, the author had a startling realization. Theologians and pastors have long taught on the glory of God and its central importance in the Bible. However, because he was living in East Asia, it also dawned on the author that this sort of talk about God’s glory, praising Him, and magnifying His name was simply another way of talking about honor and shame.