China Is Complicated
Anyone who hangs around me even a little has heard me say, in response to almost any question about China, “It’s complicated.”
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Editorial reflection and analysis on issues shaping Chinese Christianity.
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Facial Recognition and the Church
It's quite common that people in China have to have their faces and identity cards scanned before being allowed into high-speed rail stations, but the same approach has triggered controversies when used in some churches.
The Lianghui and Registered Churches
The Lianghui is one of those things that falls into the category of “church with Chinese characteristics.”
A Brief Look at Leadership Structure in Urban Registered Churches
Who leads China's registered churches and how do they become leaders?
A New Phase of Christianity in Hong Kong
Understanding and preparing for the new phase Hong Kong may soon be facing.
Weathering the Storm of Persecution
God does not permit an absence of trials, and they come today with beating drums.
​Though the snow blankets the ground, the red plum blossoms are still bright. As persecution arrives, our love for the Lord deepens.
Recognizing Spiritual Warfare behind Social Unrest
A believer ponders the spiritual dimensions underpinning the unrest in Hong Kong.
Developing a Returnee Ministry from Overseas
Why returnees need ministry from their "home" churches abroad and how it can be done.
How to Learn a Language, Part 1
What is essential for successful language learning?
An Official Code of Conduct for China’s Pastors
Delineating nine areas of expectations for pastors in China.
Unwrap the Gift
A Thanksgiving letter.
On Being a Servant Leader
A reflection on the pastor’s identity as a servant.