In-depth academic and theological research.
As globalization has affected the country of China, it has also affected China's house churches. The effects have been both positive and negative and will continue to impact the house churches well into the future.
The effects of globalization on all areas of life in China an overview that sees both the positive effects and the negative.
Oracle Bones: A Journey between China's Past and Present by Peter Hessler.
Reviewed by Chan-Kei Thong
2007 Summer Issue
Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God's Agenda by Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby.
Reviewed by Jess Nelson and Chuanhang Shan
2007 Spring Issue
Editor's Note: This editorial originally appeared in "Training Leaders for the Church in China" (CS Quarterly, 2007 Spring).
Mentoring is a key element in transformational leadership development and is greatly needed in China as well.
True leadership development focuses on the leaders as people. The health and growth of the real person produces sound leadership.
What is needed to effectively evaluate the development of church leaders in China? To understand what is needed, the meanings of evaluation, leadership, and development are each discussed.
The rapid growth of the church in China has created a critical need for church leaders. Traditional, western models of leadership development are inadequate to meet the need. The challenges to leadership development and suggested best practices are discussed in light of the changes in China and potential future ministries.
2006 Winter Issue