Draft Proposal for a Law of Religion Unveiled
An interview with a Chinese scholar about his proposal for a Law of Religion in China
Ideas
Editorial reflection and analysis on issues shaping Chinese Christianity.
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Leading Abundantly
Originally published in 2010 as a three part series, this article challenges leaders to develop greater capacity in three areas where resources are often lacking in ministy.
Three Battles Every Leader Must Win
Originally published in 2009 as a three-part series on leadership development for Christian leaders in China, the author looks at three of the core issues that impact believers who are called to be leaders.
Building a Chinese Dream Together
The President of the Three-Self Patriotic Committee comments on President Xi Jinping's "Chinese Dream" slogan.
Why Stewardship Matters for China
Chinas economic growth is unprecedented in recent history, and the effects have been jarring. Having been involved with China long enough to remember when ordinary citizens needed ration cards to purchase basic necessities, I can also recall my shock and surprise when I first saw advertisements for a new weight loss program plastered on the side of a bus in a prosperous southern Chinese city.
Pursuing the Right “Dream”
The "China Dream" which the country's newly installed leaders are promoting is largely a vision of economic growth and prosperity, couched in terms of national pride and increasing strength vis-a-vis the international community. This vision of a strong and prosperous country is not new; late-Qing reformers and May 4th activists alike sounded a similar call, and progress a century later is still measured against the backdrop of this longstanding national struggle.
Seoul Commitment
Chinese house church leaders commit to engage as partners with the global church in world evangelization.
Building a Chinese Church Culture
A Chinese blogger gives his thoughts on how the Chinese church can become healthier and more accepted in Chinese society.
To Aquire the Chinese Language
For those of you hard at work learning the Chinese language, an encouraging word:
An Anti-Abortion PSA and a Call for the Church to Repent
The following article from the mainland site Gospel Times tells of an anti-abortion public service announcement that was posted online as well as played on Bus-TV in Chengdu, urging people to avoid having abortions on International Children's Day (June 1), and of other anti-abortion activities in Changchun, Jilin.
Chinese Dreaming
For the past few months I have had the song "California Dreaming'" stuck in my head. I blame Chinese president Xi Jinping and his propagation of the notion of a "Chinese Dream."
How to Influence the World
This has been the quest of many individuals and many groups throughout the history of mankind. The efforts usually fall into one of three categories, or a combination of the three.