As China moved from 2016 into 2017, a wave of heavy pollution blanketed the Northeast for over a week. The persistent smog not only made headlines abroad, but also generated much online conversation. Although many Chinese have learned to cope with or weather regular pollution, these unprecedented levels of smog caused many to question more seriously what effects the pollution has on their lives. How have some Chinese Christians responded? The journal Territory put together several reflections from Christians on varying contrasting themes related to pollution.
ChinaSource Team
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January 17, 2017
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Stories
In the latest issue of ChinaSource Quarterly, two Christians in China offer their thoughts on the future of Chinese mission sending structures.
Brent Fulton
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January 16, 2017
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Stories
As Joann Pittman skillfully conveys in her new book, The Bells are Not Silent, the church bells of China provide a valuable—and until now, largely neglected—window into the life of China’s church.
Brent Fulton
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January 13, 2017
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Stories
As the sending of cross-cultural workers from China gains momentum, many international sending organizations see China as a rich source of potential new workers for the harvest.
Brent Fulton
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January 11, 2017
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Ideas
China Christian Daily recently posted a list of the most popular news stories from the China Christian Times. Some may be surprising.
ChinaSource Team
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January 10, 2017
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Resources
When Joann discovered a 150-year-old American bell hanging in a church in southwest China, she knew there was a story to tell. This book is a collection of stories about this and other bells from France, Germany, Russia and the United States. But more importantly, they are stories of God’s faithfulness to his church in China.
Joann Pittman
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January 9, 2017
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Resources
On Sunday, January 1 China’s new law governing foreign NGOs in China went into effect. The good folks at China Development Brief have put together a helpful infographic covering the basic information about the law.
Joann Pittman
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Ideas
This is the fifth in a five-part series on localization of China ministry. Each essay centers on a different issue that the author has encountered as his organization goes through the process of handing over key leadership to local believers. The challenges are real, and the process is ongoing, meaning that some essays contain as many questions as answers.
Swells in the Middle Kingdom
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January 6, 2017
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Ideas
Over the course of 2016, as I have had the opportunity to participate in various gatherings of Chinese Christians, I have heard two conversations going on simultaneously.
Brent Fulton
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January 4, 2017
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Ideas
Are you wondering which posts you and your fellow readers enjoyed the most in 2016? Look no further; here is the list!
ChinaSource Team
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January 3, 2017
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Resources
It’s time for our annual look back at the most popular posts on our From the West Courtyard blog in 2016. Here is what you, our readers, particularly liked this past year:
Joann Pittman
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January 2, 2017
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Ideas
In his recent post, “The Challenges of Localization,” Swells in the Middle Kingdom says developments this year in China are pushing organizations like his own to hasten the process of turning their work over to local believers.
Brent Fulton
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December 30, 2016
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Ideas