The Books That Shaped My Thinking in 2025
Keeping a record is not about accumulating more, but about digesting and sorting through. Only when we attempt to rearticulate the insights of others do they truly become nourishment for our own thinking.
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As 2025 comes to a close and we anticipate with excitement the arrival of 2026, let’s take time to reflect on some highlights from the last 12 months.
Two Tracks—Liberal and Fundamentalist Currents in China
Two tracks took root: social modernizers built schools and bridges; evangelists planted chapels and courage. China’s church still needs the gifts of both.
Receiving the Gifts of Advent
As the experience of China’s church demonstrates, the gifts of Advent seem to come strangely wrapped. The gifts of hope, peace, joy, and love are received through suffering and sacrifice.
The Man Who Longed to Go Home
I just want to fall where I grew up—but will I ever be allowed to go home?
Zion Church Crackdown
We thought this would be a good time to give a roundup of resources that can help you stay up-to-date with developments.
From Reason to Faith
Reason revealed my limits; grace taught me to bow down.
If Revival Comes—A Major Shake-Up Awaits China’s Church
Before the next revival, today’s church in China will inevitably enter a process of upheaval, reorganization, and re-stabilization.
When “Don’t Air Dirty Laundry” Hurts the Chinese Christian Community
In Chinese culture, it is challenging to bring domestic violence into the light.
Ministry After China
Ministry doesn’t have to be spectacular—it often just begins with showing up alongside the people around us.
Ministering to Sea Turtles
If you’re working with Chinese "sea turtles," this is for you!
China and Beyond
Advancing the Gospel in this generation requires that God’s people around the globe join hands and work together. ChinaSource helps enable the church in China to be part of this process, ensuring that the voice of our Chinese brothers and sisters is included in the global conversation.