The Three-Self Patriotic Movement
Vala addresses the history of TSPM churches and the distinction between them and house churches. He looks at their relationship over past years and describes what is happening with both today.
Scholarship
In-depth academic and theological research.
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Opening the Doors a Bit Wider
From the desk of the guest editor.
5 Thoughts on How the Church Grows
What can we learn so far from this research?
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.