Homelessness in China
Homelessness is not a social problem normally associated with China; however, it appears to be growing, particularly among the population of migrants who have moved into China's cities.
Ideas
Editorial reflection and analysis on issues shaping Chinese Christianity.
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Understanding the Complexity
The guest editor's point of view
A Pastor’s Reflections on the Asian Church Leaders Forum
A Beijing house church pastor shares his reflections on the Asian Church Leaders Forum in Seoul, South Korea.
Where are the Villages?
When I first went to China in the mid-1980s the rural/urban population ratio was 80/20. Today, after three decades of urbanization, that ratio is roughly 50/50.
Evangelism and Missions – the Future for the Chinese Church
A Chinese Christian calls on the church to be engaged in evangelism and global missions.
The Church Today
A Chinese Christian writes about ecclesiology in China
The Third Plenum and What to Look For
The Chinese Communist Party will hold its "Third Plenum" meeting in Beijing, beginning November 9. All eyes are on General Secretary Xi Jinping and the Party leaders as they unveil a new set of economic reforms. Will they be bold enough to meet the challenges of the day? Will they also include political reforms?
Western and Chinese Church History
A Chinese Christian writes about the history of the Chinese Church, examines the issues and challenges facing the church today, and looks ahead.
Why Marriage Retreats are Important
A Beijing pastor reflects on the benefits of marriage retreats for Christian couples.
New Directions in Christian Education for China
Last summer's crash of an Asiana jetliner in San Francisco shocked and saddened many in China. More than a hundred of the passengers were Chinese high school students enroute to a summer camp in California. The unfortunate tragedy also shone a spotlight on a growing trend of Chinese youth studying in US high schools. By one estimate 25,000 Chinese high schoolers are currently in private schools in the United States.
House Church and TSPM: Surprising Admissions in China’s Official Press
A recent article appearing in Global Times, the English-language mouthpiece of the authoritative People's Daily, raises interesting questions about how China's leaders view the relationship between the official and unofficial church.
Interview with Yang Fenggang on the Oxford Symposium
An interview with Dr. Fenggang Yang, of Purdue University regarding the Forum for Chinese Theology Symposium.