Nestorian? Or Not?
But the question is: should we still use the term "Nestorian" to refer to this early Chinese Christian movement?
But the question is: should we still use the term "Nestorian" to refer to this early Chinese Christian movement?
My prayer is that the local church in China will lead the way in reaching out to those who are disabled.
The local church can play a pivotal role in welcoming returnees, offering them care, and helping them navigate the challenges they face upon their return.
B.F. Weston has recently started a website called PrayforChina.us, with the goal of “promote[ing] prayer from every US state for every Chinese province (and county).”
Research and advocacy organizations who have kept the world informed of rights violations in China and other countries are now laying off staff, resulting in decreased visibility into the lives of those who suffer for their faith.
Just as the serpent maneuvers and weaves through its environment, we can adopt an outward appearance of compliance while preserving inner principles.
As the Chinese church continues to grow and face new challenges, the story of the Bürklin family serves as a reminder of what true partnership in ministry looks like.
The distortion and contamination of love have led to the belief that “hell is other people,” but even more poignantly, “hell is family.” In close relationships, it is not magic but love and forgiveness that hold the key to breaking free from hell.
As a pastor from Durban, South Africa, of Indian origin, I am both humbled and honored to reflect on the life and ministry of Pastor Hsi (Xi Shengmo).
Asian Americans are uniquely positioned to be bridge-builders, revealing glimpses of shalom in the world. And that is a beautiful thing.
As Christians, have we truly found the light of life?
God is not dead in China, and he never will be. He is working his purpose out and giving us some paths to work with him in it in the times we are in.