A Church in Nanyang
Conversations with the gatekeeper and the pastor.
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Firsthand accounts of faith lived out in the context of Chinese Christianity.
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Dealing with Local Officials in a Changing China, Part 2
One of the biggest changes over the last ten years is the aggressive expansion of surveillance technology.
The Church in Ankang
Meeting the pastors of the church in Ankang, and an impromptu opportunity to share.
Advice for Parents on the Eve of College Entrance Exams
Recently, high school seniors across China sat for the infamous gaokao, or National College Entrance Examination. While pressure on students during this time is extremely high, parents of students also feel intense stress over their child’s performance. This article attempts to reassure Christian parents of their child’s worth.
Dealing with Local Officials in a Changing China
Few aspects of living and working in China today are more important or more challenging than securing the good will and assistance of local Chinese officials. While a host of factors both internal and external to China are adding unwelcome strain to these vital relationships, the basic principles for understanding Chinese officials remain the same.
A Church in Guiyang
Continuing a tour of Three-Self churches, this stop in Guiyang.
5 with Hearts to Serve
Snapshots of five Christians who each has a heart for serving vulnerable people groups.
Anshun City Protestant Church
Brief visits with a priest and a pastor in Anshun, Guizhou.
Ordinary People Demonstrating Jesus’ Love
A Three-self church in Beijing makes visitation ministry a priority. Although less visible, the team has made a remarkable impact on the church and community.
A Tour of Three-Self Churches
In the summer of 2011 I spent about two months traversing China from Kunming in the south to Hegang near the Russian border in the north visiting registered churches and interviewing the pastors.
A Story of Two Drug Addicts, Part 2
Two women addicted to heroin find hope at the Home of Abundant Grace.
A Story of Two Drug Addicts
Two women addicted to heroin find hope at the Home of Abundant Grace.