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Editorial reflection and analysis on issues shaping Chinese Christianity.

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The EACC brochure against the backdrop of the conference scene. God is actively working among his people throughout East Asia in ways that may be surprising to those of us in the West or may appear hidden.

Christianity in East Asia

God is actively working among his people throughout East Asia in ways that may be surprising to those of us in the West or may appear hidden.

A man holding a camera lens close to his eyes. In conversations about China—whether in ministry, education, or academic settings—one word quietly carries great weight: worldview. And yet, for many of us engaged in cross-cultural learning or ministry, it remains a category we acknowledge without fully exploring.

Seeing with New Eyes

In conversations about China—whether in ministry, education, or academic settings—one word quietly carries great weight: worldview. And yet, for many of us engaged in cross-cultural learning or ministry, it remains a category we acknowledge without fully exploring.

A Chinese national flag unfolds against the backdrop of a building. The Chinese government announced an updated set of regulations to govern the religious activities of foreign personnel. These regulations went into effect on May 1 and apply to all foreigners living in or visiting China and their religious activities.

New Religious Regulations for Foreigners in China

The Chinese government announced an updated set of regulations to govern the religious activities of foreign personnel. These regulations went into effect on May 1 and apply to all foreigners living in or visiting China and their religious activities.

A globe showing China and other parts of Asia. The role of China’s church in world evangelization has more to do with intentionality of heart than with getting to any one particular destination, whether Jerusalem or someplace else.

Scattered to Sow

The role of China’s church in world evangelization has more to do with intentionality of heart than with getting to any one particular destination, whether Jerusalem or someplace else.

People collaborating in a workplace with a cross symbol overlay — representing faith integrated into everyday work.

Work as Worship

Work isn’t just a job—it’s a calling. Whether you are teaching, caregiving, coding, or cooking, your work matters to God.

A collage featuring Catholic foot washing, a Chinese Protestant church, and an Orthodox cross and icons. In response to this same central narrative—the passion and resurrection of Jesus Christ—Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant communities have developed remarkably different expressions of remembrance.

How the Global Church Remembers

In response to this same central narrative—the passion and resurrection of Jesus Christ—Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant communities have developed remarkably different expressions of remembrance.

A gathering where a group of people are worshipping and praying. I sincerely urge the leaders of the Chinese church to set aside theological nationalism and limitations, embrace the Lausanne spirit with the universal church to humbly walk with the Lord.

The Lausanne Movement and the Chinese Church

I sincerely urge the leaders of the Chinese church to set aside theological nationalism and limitations, embrace the Lausanne spirit with the universal church to humbly walk with the Lord.

School boys playing and laughing with a teacher in a playground. A Christian educator from China transitioned from leading a house church in a major Chinese city to helping establish a Christian school and faith community in Southeast Asia.

Educating for the Kingdom

A Christian educator from China transitioned from leading a house church in a major Chinese city to helping establish a Christian school and faith community in Southeast Asia.

A man stands on a red hanging bridge among trees. International human rights lawyer Knox Thames lays out a vision for how governments, legislatures, NGOs, and religious leaders can work together to combat religious persecution globally.

The Elusive Path to Religious Freedom

International human rights lawyer Knox Thames lays out a vision for how governments, legislatures, NGOs, and religious leaders can work together to combat religious persecution globally.

A chess board and chess pieces on the flags of the US and China. This book should be read by anyone who wants to understand the history and background of US–-China relations and their broader international implications over the past two decades and into the future.

US–China Relations Over 20 Years

This book should be read by anyone who wants to understand the history and background of US–China relations and their broader international implications over the past two decades and into the future.