On Patience, Peace, and an Ordinary Afternoon
In a world trained to look for conflict and clarity, choosing to notice patience and harmony may itself be an act of faith.
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Horses in Chinese Culture and the Bible
The qualities often celebrated through the horse in Chinese culture—strength, perseverance, diligence, endurance—may rightly be received as genuine gifts of common grace. And yet Scripture insists on a boundary we forget at our peril: the horse cannot save.
What the Chinese Mission Movement Means for the Global Church
As the Chinese mission movement collaborates with the rest of the global church in mission, how will it reshape global Christianity?
So Many Tones!
Learning a few phrases in a few Chinese dialects was very challenging for me, but it is one of the best and most meaningful ways to engage with and minister alongside Chinese communities.
Opportunities for Diaspora Missions
Now that God has spread us to all parts of the world, allowing us to contact and interact with all global ethnic groups, how can we not seize this great opportunity to participate and serve in cross-cultural missions?
When Chinese Missionaries in Thailand Act Together: A Reflection on Myanmar Earthquake Relief
Through pictures and videos of the affected areas alone, we can deeply sympathize with the difficulties of the victims.
A Window into Chinese Missionary Praxis
This was the first time we Chinese missionaries in Thailand stood together publicly—it was messy, but it was a breakthrough.
Embodied Faith in China: A Fresh Look Through the Eyes of an Anthropologist
Chambon’s reflections begin with an important question: How do Chinese Christians navigate their faith within a context shaped by deep ancestral traditions, material symbolism, and political restrictions?
After the Golden Era
To work effectively in today’s China necessitates letting go of the buffer of foreign privilege... and humbly embracing a still deeper engagement with Chinese society.
When My People Became Mine
I realized I had a spiritual inheritance I had turned a blind eye to.
Identifying Needs
They patiently persevered as "people of the soil," knowing trees take a long time to grow and bear fruit.
God’s Holistic Mission: Beyond Evangelism
We are the workers, not the master builder. And we are part of a vision that is beyond us. And you are just a small part of this big picture, and there’s comfort in that.