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My ChinaSource Story

I met Dr. Brent Fulton in the spring of 2008 at a ChinaSource consultation in Shenzhen. 

Chinese Christians Look Back, Part 2

This year ChinaSource marks our 20th anniversary. As part of our celebration, Chinese Church Voices is taking a look back with Chinese Christians at what has changed in China over the past 20 years. 

Church Cross Catches Fire in Henan

Last month images and video of a cross burning on top of a church in Hunan provoked fears of increased government pressure on churches. Due in part to reports of cross removals in certain parts of China in recent years, some Christians speculated that this fire last month was deliberately lit, spreading fear online that the government stepped up a campaign against Christian churches.

Those fears were unfounded, reports China Christian Daily, who interviewed the pastor of the church. Although the church had agreed with the government to remove the cross, the fire appears to have been accidental.

Churches Prepare for New Regulations

On September 7, 2017, the Chinese government released revised regulations on religious affairs that will take effect on February 1, 2018. Some local Chinese churches have started to study the regulations in order to prepare for the changes. China Christian Daily provides insight on how some churches are readying themselves.

Chinese Christians Look Back

This year China Source marks its 20th  anniversary as a clearinghouse of information and relationships for Christians engaged in China. As part of our celebration, Chinese Church Voices is taking a look back with Chinese Christians at what has changed in China over the past 20 years. 

What’s the Question?

How to convey your life and experiences from a year of teaching English in China in a one hour presentation? Ask questions!