Testimony of an Old Immigrant
John Zhou, who migrated to New Zealand over twenty-five years ago, tells us how his faith in Christ became truly personal and intimate. As a result, he has decided to live the second half of his life differently.
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Exploring New Zealand’s Rich Christian Heritage
Bible & Treaty tells the story of how the gospel first came to the Māori and details the rich Christian heritage of Aotearoa New Zealand. In addition, it is a story that resonates with the story of mission in China and elsewhere.
A Glimpse of What God Is Doing Down Under
There is a renewed sense that God is calling the Chinese church in New Zealand to be part of the global advancement of the gospel.
Book Review: Faith in the Wilderness
In this collection of nine meditations from modern Chinese pastors, editors Hannah Nation and Simon Liu invite the reader to “hear something about walking with Jesus that we have been missing.”
The Tricolor Religious Market and the Growth of Christianity
A sociological approach to the religious landscape in China is helpful in understanding the growth of Christianity in recent years.
Book Review: Schism
Christie Chow… demonstrates that assorted religious and denominational commitments can also profoundly influence the development and success of Christianity in China.
Book Review: Children of the Massacre
It is indeed “extra-ordinary,” as the subtitle to the book states, that, rather than having an antipathy towards China and Chinese people, all six felt called to return and serve in China in various capacities over the years.
The Search for Home: Resonances between Heaven and Earth
In her book, Yang engages the complexities of Haizi’s personal journey and poetic influences side by side with the life and teachings of Jesus in four parts under the themes of “roots,” “vision,” “journey,” and “arrival.”
The Struggles and Strengths of China’s Migrant Workers
From the desk of the guest editor.
The Unfinished Story of Living Waters
A young Chinese church planter shares how an indigenous mission to migrant workers grew over several years. The group has taught and commissioned other young workers who move to satellite towns and cities around Beijing, and other major cities, to plant churches that focus on migrants.
Reflections from a Foreign Friend: My Years with China’s Migrants
Reimer explains how the hukou, or family registration system, creates difficulties for individuals, families, and society. He addresses the rural/urban divide, then discusses how evangelizing the migrant “floating population” is one good way to fulfill Christ’s global mandate.
Caring for China’s “Left-Behind” Children
Wong tells us how she started holding camps in villages for China’s “left-behind” children—those whose parents work in cities while relatives care for them. These children face serious challenges but are strengthened by faith in Christ and attending holiday camps.