Rachel Anderson

 

Rachel Anderson serves as the Assistant Content Manager at ChinaSource. Though she has never been to China, her ancestors were missionaries in East Asia and passed on a deep love and respect for those cultures. Rachel lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their five delightful children.

 

 

 

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Young Chinese students sit at their desk and do their work. Take a trip through the archives and learn about education in China and how Christian families are making difficult decisions about how to follow God’s lead in schooling decisions for their children.

A Christian Approach to Education in China

Take a trip through the archives and learn about education in China and how Christian families are making difficult decisions about how to follow God’s lead in schooling decisions for their children.

Rachel Anderson • September 2, 2024 •

A group of Chinese and American young people stand outside talking. While hearing from the church in China is undoubtedly more difficult than it was even 10 years ago, God is still creating unexpected channels that connect believers the world over.

Hearing from China’s Church 

While hearing from the church in China is undoubtedly more difficult than it was even 10 years ago, God is still creating unexpected channels that connect believers the world over.

Rachel Anderson • August 19, 2024 •

People examine tables full of books in an open-air market. Looking for a good end-of-summer book? Check out this roundup of the book reviews we’ve done over the last year, from memoir to biography to in-depth history to analysis of the current situation in China.

Summer 2024 Reading Recommendations

Looking for a good end-of-summer book? Check out this roundup of the book reviews we’ve done over the last year, from memoir to biography to in-depth history to analysis of the current situation in China.

Rachel Anderson • August 5, 2024 •

A group of Chinese volunteers prepare donations for those in need. In part two of “God Is on the Move,” we look back at the many ways Chinese believers supported one another and their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

God Is on the Move, Part 2

In part two of “God Is on the Move,” we look back at the many ways Chinese believers supported one another and their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rachel Anderson • July 22, 2024 •

An older man sits at a window looking outside. Today we look back at the trials the church in China faced, as well as the many ways that God took care of his people. Excerpt: Today we look back at the trials the church in China faced, as well as the many ways that God took care of his people.

God Is on the Move, Part 1

During the zero-COVID chaos, Chinese churches found hope and resilience, witnessing God's presence amid isolation.

Rachel Anderson • July 8, 2024 •

Three Muslim men sit together in Kashgar. The Muslim people groups in China need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ. Sharing the gospel with them takes cultural sensitivity and education. Come along for a deep dive into the cultures and faith of these people and learn how to pray for them and effectively evangelize them.

An Exploration of Islam in China

The Muslim people groups in China need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ. Sharing the gospel with them takes cultural sensitivity and education. Come along for a deep dive into the cultures and faith of these people and learn how to pray for them and effectively evangelize them.

Rachel Anderson • April 12, 2024 •

Three Asian women walking outside. In honor of women’s month, we’ve highlighted the experiences of women in China ministry on the blog. Today, we’re expanding our lens to look back at articles published on how Chinese women’s lives have changed in the past century, how they are working in the church, and their triumphs and struggles.

Women in China

In honor of women’s month, we’ve highlighted the experiences of women in China ministry on the blog. Today, we’re expanding our lens to look back at articles published on how Chinese women’s lives have changed in the past century, how they are working in the church, and their triumphs and struggles.

Rachel Anderson • March 26, 2024 •

How Should We Care for Orphans in China?

Adoption—a foundational metaphor of the Christian faith and a challenging topic in the world, especially when intertwined with China’s one-child policy era, international complications, and issues of identity for adoptees. In this collection from the archives, we’ve pulled together reflections, book reviews, and analysis to open up our perspective on adoption from China.

Rachel Anderson • September 22, 2023 •

The Chinese Church Does Missions (2) Beyond China

For the fifth and last session of summer school, we’re following Chinese cross-cultural workers as they seek to fulfill the great commission. We’re also sitting at the feet of several missiologists as they discuss and debate the challenges facing the Chinese church as it sends its people out.

Rachel Anderson • August 30, 2023 •