Editorial reflection and analysis on issues shaping Chinese Christianity.
Swirling beneath the surface discussion of denominations—how they are defined, their relationship to the indigenous Chinese church, and whether or not they are needed—are some core questions regarding the fundamental nature of Christian community.
In a society where religious life is tightly proscribed and managed by the Party-State, how is it that so many independent (“illegal, but free”) churches have sprung up and not only survived, but thrived?
And who gets to decide?
ChinaSource looks at denominationalism in China in the coming summer issue of ChinaSource Quarterly.
In an atmosphere of increased social tightening, some younger Christians are asking whether some current expressions of the church might actually stand in the way of an effectively contextualized message that resonates with today’s urban Chinese.
Management of religious affairs will be shifted from, SARA to the United Front Work Department—what questions should we be asking?
Returnees need an environment that will help them continue their journey of faith.
A brief but instructive history from the Oxford Research Encyclopedia.
Guidelines for pastors and church staff on how the church should respond to government intervention, including what to do when the police come knocking at your door.
In short, a strong parallel is evident in the many aspects of Confucius’ teachings and the redemptive gospel in addressing the inadequacy of the human condition. However, what has fallen short in Confucius’ solution was his optimism in the very nature of humanity that needs restoration.
The voice of one of many Chinese Christians who are calling for believers to step into the NGO space as a means of extending the church’s witness in society and establishing its credibility in the eyes of the government.
A Three-self church pastor in Wenzhou writes about four practical concepts for developing healthy churches.