Pray for the People of Henan
Henan province was hit by torrential rain last month resulting in widespread flooding that resulted in loss of life, dramatic rescues, and extensive damage. Christians in the area responded with pleas for prayer.
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Firsthand accounts of faith lived out in the context of Chinese Christianity.
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Learning from China about Student Ministry
I have never been more convinced that the global church in the 21st century has much to learn from the Chinese church past and present. . . . Nyima Rongwu has lifted my eyes to learn from my Chinese brothers and sisters anew, and I am thankful.
ReturneesâA Topic Worth Revisiting
Returnees is a topic that we continue to return to. We have dedicated two issues of CSQ to the topic and we will be including an update on returnee ministry in the 2021 autumn issue. Why is this topic worth revisiting?
Take Language Learning Seriously
For many engaged in cross-cultural service (or preparing for it), language learning is often one of the most daunting tasks. Especially for those of us whose only experience is Spanish or French class in the American educational system, we are wholly unprepared, and most likely donât even know where to begin.
Prepping for the Olympics
To help our readers in their Olympic-watching prep, here is a story from Chinese Church Voices about a legendary OlympianâLi Yan, a short-track speed skating athlete and coach, who happens to be from China and happens to be a Christian.
Too Much for One Issue
A ChinaSource staff member describes a decades-old international student outreach to students in her neighborhood and references the long history of student ministry in China noting that the length and breadth of China-related student ministry were too great to deal with in just one issue of CSQ.
The Partyâs Party
On July 1, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) threw itself a big birthday bash to celebrate 100 years. In case you missed out on some of the coverage of the event, here is a roundup of some of the more interesting stories.
Returning HomeâThe Chinese Church in Transition
Many Chinese believers enter the church at times of personal crisis. Financial troubles, broken relationships, health emergenciesâreal world trials often reveal to Chinese people the fractured nature of their safety nets, as friends, family, and the state fail to provide them with what they need. These moments of brokenness can be used by God to open peopleâs hearts to their own weakness and Godâs strength.
The Midwives of Egypt
I had never mentioned the account of the midwives in Egypt, nor did I have plans to do so. As the day unfolded, the womanâs story spread and the call was repeated, âLet us be like the midwives of Egypt.â
When Your Friends Speak Another Language
An Exploration of Christian Theology by Dr. Don Thorsen has been translated into Chinese and is now available.
Rethinking Church in Today’s World
A continuing conversation on the use of digital tools and trends in how the church gathers for worship and teaching and how they serve their communities.
Prolife Workâan Entry Point for the Gospel
When people of faith are directly involved with people experiencing a crisis of faith, gospel ministry happens.