A Book for Understanding China’s Registered Church
A must read for anyone who wishes to work with the registered church in China or indeed the registered church or house church.
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Editorial reflection and analysis on issues shaping Chinese Christianity.
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The Pilgrim Principle
While Walls identified strongly with the church in Africa, where he served as a missionary from 1957 to 1966, his scope was global. His reframing of Christian history brings a much-needed perspective to the stories we often tell about God’s mission in the world, including in China.
Chinese Churches Serving Those with Disabilities
Caring for people with disabilities has long been a tradition of Christian charity and social service. This article from Christian Times shows how Chinese churches and Christians should care for and serve this group of people.
China Christian Council and Luis Palau Association Meet Virtually
For reasons apparent to all, there have not been many in-person communications between the China Christian Council and overseas ministries since the pandemic. But relationships are still possible.
Too Much to Do Alone
Reading the recent issue of CSQ brought back fond memories of my time with college students in China and reminded me of the strategic nature of campus ministry, both in China and around the world. The articles also highlighted the need for an integrated approach to student ministry in China.
When a Canadian Swimmer Lit Up Chinese Social Media
Margaret MacNeil's win in the women's 100-meter butterfly this week drew attention not just because of what she accomplished but because of who she is.
100 Years of God’s Protection and Guidance (Part 2)
Christianity faces adversities in China. But God has used some of those unfavorable conditions to accelerate church growth. Thistles and thorns are not the only plants on the path of evangelism. We have simply ignored the little daisies growing along the way.
Student Ministry—Too Much for One Issue
A ChinaSource Perspective on the coming 2021 summer issue of CSQ, "Student Ministry in China."
100 Years of God’s Protection and Guidance (Part 1)
History has convinced me that God cares about China in his missional plan. This anniversary carries spiritual meaning when we see that the Chinese church has witnessed God’s protection and guidance over the past 100 years.
Chinese Communist Party Centennial—Struggle and Flexibility
We must remember that the way the Party views itself is critical to how it interacts with its own populace, particularly to people belonging to faith communities rooted in belief systems beyond Marxist-Leninism. Most of all, we must remember we serve the Lord of Lords who will put all powers in their place before his feet.
WeChat and Chinese Christians, Part 2
Quickly adapting to new technology has become a way of life for believers in China. They have done it before, and they will do it again. But in the meantime, they are growing in how to live as disciples of Jesus in the WeChat generation. May God strengthen them and give them wisdom.
Finding Themselves in China
It has been said that for the person who has a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
For foreigners who go to China, it is often the case that what they find depends on what they’ve come looking for.