This article looks at the development of Chinese hymns and spiritual songs, along with some examples, during recent periods of Chinese history. These provide insight into the hearts of Chinese Christians during both the difficult days and today’s contemporary church.
Delineating nine areas of expectations for pastors in China.
Some of the stories and faces of those brought the gospel to remote areas of China.
Some observations of the impact of the religious regulations and Siniciation on Three-Self churches.
What they should be and how they can damage the witness of the church.
In a somewhat hyperbolic yet prophetic tone, writer Huo Shu rallies Christians to reconsider the idea of “poor preachers.”
Poor financial compensation for pastors is one factor among many today that could imperil the future of the Chinese church.
What can the church in China do to develop in the face of slowing church growth?
In a time of rapid development, some feel the pull to get rich quick and fall prey to financial cons and scams. Church leaders must be on guard lest they infiltrate the church.
St. Ignatius Cathedral in Shanghai is one of the oldest and most historic Catholic buildings in China.
Pastor Chen Shengfeng pours a “bucket of cold water” on zealous and idealistic seminary graduates entering ministry.
But for me, the striking thing was the homogeneity of the churches over time and place. The churches and their pastors simply went faithfully about their business, the business of sharing and teaching their faith, and leading the people in worship—doing what the church is called to do.