Compromising Identities
A Chinese-Amerian's first-hand account of dealing personally with cross-cultural identity issues while working in China.
A Chinese-Amerian's first-hand account of dealing personally with cross-cultural identity issues while working in China.
Editor's Note: This editorial originally appeared in "Partnering Towards Indigenization" (CS Quarterly, 2009 Spring).
When expatriates engage in discipleship within the Chinese context, some misconnects can occur. What are they and how can they be avoided?
The church in China is experiencing change in strategy as well as a change in position. It is preparing to engage the world.
What are some obstacles to faith that Chinese individuals face? How can they be overcome?
At a recent gathering of experienced church leaders and trainers from across China, participants were asked to reflect upon how the contributions of outside organizations could best promote the development of indigenous leader development. Here are some of their thoughts.
The themes that emerged from the Leader Development Consultaton held in November 2008 included principles of indigenized leader developement, mutual learning to achieve indigenization, and the pursuit of indigenization in light of globalization.
China Road: A Journey into the Future of a Rising Power by Rob Gifford.
Reviewed by Kay Danielson
A new website for Migrant Resource Network.
The editor's point of view ...
Will the Boat Sink the Water?: The Life of China's Peasants by Chen Guidi and Wu Chuntao.
Reviewed by Brad Burgess
A personal look at two migrants in Beijing illustrates the character and strength of many ordinary people who live in difficult situations in a changing China.