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.
Christianity in China
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Beyond Suffering: China’s Resilient Christians
Beyond the story of suffering lies the sacred narrative of how the church continues to be the church.
Identifying Needs
They patiently persevered as "people of the soil," knowing trees take a long time to grow and bear fruit.
The Sinicization of Christianity
The Sinicization of Christianity is not merely a passing campaign, but a long-term issue that will continue to shape the church in China.
Why Some Chinese Protestants Are Becoming Catholic
Some seek shelter in what feels more stable. I understand that. But we are called to covenantal faithfulness, rooted in grace, perseverance, and the cross.
The Second Time, I Didn’t Come Alone
It might seem like a small thing but that is a refreshing contrast to the hostile rhetoric, and uninformed animosity that students see and hear all too often these days.
Metaphorically Speaking
Metaphors have the power to expand our imaginations or limit our thinking. May the lived experience of China’s Christians, both inside and outside China, inspire new images of what is possible in Christ’s kingdom.
Cross-Cultural Work in China Today
I pray for more women and men from around the world, to view China—not through the lenses of journalists, internet celebrities or politicians, but as God sees it.
Pope Francis and China
Francis assured China’s Catholics that he prayed for them daily, and made decisions, even those felt as painful by China’s faithful, after "much time [spent in] reflection and prayer, seeking the true good of the Church in China."
The Lausanne Movement and the Chinese Church
I sincerely urge the leaders of the Chinese church to set aside theological nationalism and limitations, embrace the Lausanne spirit with the universal church to humbly walk with the Lord.
Unbelievable but True
Truth Stranger than Fiction—Grace Where You'd Least Expect It! On a day known for jokes, we’re sharing stories that seem unbelievable—not because they’re false, but because they reveal just how radically God transforms lives.
Stories You May Have Missed
In this era of development, China’s Christians are telling new stories, some of which challenge our familiar narratives about China and its church. Are we listening?