5 Thoughts on How the Church Grows
What can we learn so far from this research?
Scholarship
In-depth academic and theological research.
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A Look at China’s Registered Church
The autumn issue of ChinaSource Quarterly , comes out next week and here’s a glimpse of what’s in store.
Why Chinese Become Christians
Who and what most influenced Chinese believers to follow Christ?
Demographics Beyond Numbers (2)
This set of demographics helps us understand the spiritual backgrounds of believers in China and their reasons for believing.
Seeking to Understand Church Growth in China
A survey to better understand fundamental questions about the state of the church and church members in today’s China.
National Religion Surveys of China
What do two nationwide studies tell us about the growth of the church in China?
Four Decades of Church Growth in China
Looking beyond the numbers to understand the factors that contributed to the unprecedented growth of the church in China.
A Response to Richard Cook
Few things are more meaningful to a scholar than to have their work read carefully by respected authorities in their field. I am deeply honored that Richard Cook chose to devote his time and attention to such a close reading of my research on . . . Timothy Richard.
The “Wenzhou Model” and Missions from China
Fulton analyzes the “Wenzhou Model” of missions for how it might be used in twenty-first century missions. He points out some of its strengths, liabilities, and aspects that can be replicated in today’s world and others that cannot.
Reflections on Chinese Missions
With the Chinese church’s increasing interest in missions, the authors look at factors that have encouraged this interest and made mission endeavors increasingly possible. They point out fifteen lessons already learned from their involvement in mission.
Missions and the Chinese Church
Gudao explains the necessity of mission for the church. He also speaks about difficulties faced as well as advantages—an inheritance the church has received for the task of carrying out the Great Commission. He concludes by explaining how the Chinese church can participate in missions.
Missions with Chinese Characteristics
Given governmental laws and China’s situation over past years, the church in China has been creative in how it carries out mission. The author looks at these aspects and how they have influenced mission work both inside and outside China’s borders.