A Christian’s Experience in Detention
Brother Xu Guoyong, co-founder of Oak Tree Press in Beijing, was tragically killed in an accident in January 2016. In this excerpt from his writings he reflected on the time he spent imprisoned for his faith.
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Firsthand accounts of faith lived out in the context of Chinese Christianity.
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Those Who Have Served Faithfully
Some of the stories and faces of those brought the gospel to remote areas of China.
Language vs. Attitude
If you intend to live and work in China, France, or wherever, check your attitude. With an attitude of acceptance, participation, immersion, you will not only develop meaningful relationships, but language acquisition will be enhanced.
Training Lay Leaders in China
The Hou Zaimen church in Jinan, Shandong Province has developed a system for training lay people and managing meeting points which are contributing to the spiritual growth of believers.
Learning to Be a Learner
Over the years it has been reiterated that to truly serve the people of China and the Chinese church, one must first be a learner. Adopting a “posture of learning” is essential, but how does one actually do that?
My Visit to the Ai Weiwei: Bare Life Exhibition
A walk through an art exhibition.
Gospel Impact in East Africa
It is time for African Christians to take the next step in cross-cultural disciple-making and engage the Chinese in their midst. Fred and Faith and their colleagues have shown the way. May many others join them as well as develop new creative ventures for the sake of the gospel.
Did You Do Your Homework?
In the midst of all the required teacher feedback and correction, there are thought-provoking surprises; those reminders that there’s always so much more going on than pronunciation or grammar.
A Different Perspective
From an entrerpeneur and businessman working in China.
The Poor Preachers of the Chinese Church
In a somewhat hyperbolic yet prophetic tone, writer Huo Shu rallies Christians to reconsider the idea of “poor preachers.”
Re-thinking What Affects Effectiveness
An article on effective service from the ChinaSource archives.
Why Low Pastor Salaries Are Hurting the Church
Poor financial compensation for pastors is one factor among many today that could imperil the future of the Chinese church.