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The Next Decade of the Church in China
Pastor Li…shared his reflections on…Christianity in China…as well as his outlook and predictions for the next decade. He believes that Chinese Christianity is transitioning from a growth period to a bottleneck period …the next long phase will be one of consolidation, with the cultivation and nurturing of excellent church talent being a key priority.
On Being a Servant Leader
A reflection on the pastor’s identity as a servant.
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.
The Pastor’s Identity
Three-self church pastor Chen Shengfeng reflects on the identity of the pastor.
Spiritual Authority and Power Abuse
Barriers and keys to finishing well as a leader.
Witnessing Christ through Ethical Leadership
The guest editors' point of view.
The Church’s Greatest Crisis Comes from Inside
With the lack of pastoral ethics and recent church expansion, the use of power often becomes a problem. The causes of power abuse and the church’s response are explored.
Walking in the Light and the Need for Vigilance
A word from the president of ChinaSource.
Online Videos on the Church and Misuse of Authority
Four videos that deal with the abuse of power in the church.
Beyond Courageous Leadership and Servant Leadership
The author looks at positive and negative results of both courageous and servant leadership. From Willow Creek Community Church and the moral failure of its pastor, he draws out lessons to be learned for China’s churches.
Not Ruling Over but Feeding the Sheep
What type of church structure would be best for China’s churches? Considerations include China’s historical church governance, the church’s place in society and government, and how to handle situations of power abuse.