History as a Theological Laboratory
More from the webinar “Real Lives of Real Missionaries: Timothy Richard (1845-1919)."
Ideas
Editorial reflection and analysis on issues shaping Chinese Christianity.
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Dangers, Pitfalls, Connection, and Hope During Transition
This is not where you want to be. This is not where you thought you’d be. This was not your plan.
Grief—What about the Kids?
What impact does it have on a child who suddenly needs to leave the country that has been home?
Encouragement in Suffering
Do you need encouragement in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you a Timothy to those in need of encouragement?
Is Having Insurance an Indication of Unbelief?
Many churches in China expect pastors to receive low salaries and compensation because it is the “spiritual” thing to do.
From Here to There
Those who stay in China for any length of time often discover that their most meaningful work is quite different from what they had originally envisioned doing when they first arrived.
Encouragement for Those Contemplating Post-Virus Divorce
China has seen an increase in divorces following the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article the author describes why some of these marriage problems occur, and gives marriage counsel for couples.
Concerns of a Three-Self Pastor for 2020 (2)
Before news of COVID-19 broke into their lives, what were Chinese Christians concerned about? What were the top issues going into 2020? Chen Shengfeng, a Three-Self pastor, shares 20 concerns facing the Chinese church.
Concerns of a Three-Self Pastor for 2020
Before news of COVID-19 broke into their lives, what were Chinese Christians concerned about? What were the top issues going into 2020? Chen Shengfeng, a Three-Self pastor, shares 20 concerns facing the Chinese church.
We Live in Different Worlds
How does a student of language enter another culture? It takes more than classroom experience.
Some Unanswered Questions
From the recent webinar, “Our China Stories: Unpacking Contemporary Narratives about the Church in China.”
How Many Christians in China? Preferred Estimates, Part 3
What is your current best estimate of how many Christians there are in China, and how did you arrive at that number?