7 Trends: Why You Need to Pay Attention
The lines for foreign involvement in China are being redrawn, it seems, on an almost daily basis. Being aware of this changing environment is crucial for those who seek to remain relevant.
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Contextualization—A Necessity, Not an Option
If we wish to participate cross-culturally in God’s work of transformation, then we must allow the specific context of our host culture to determine the kinds of contributions we make.
Home, James
"It takes more than a passport to feel at home."
A Pastoral Perspective on Contextualization
The guest editor interviews a pastor from eastern China on the topic of contextualization.
Contextualization—a Broader Perspective
From the guest editor's desk
Resources for Further Reading on Contextualization
Suggestions for further reading about contextualization and the Chinese church.
Free eBook: 7 Trends Impacting Foreigners in China
If you are serving in China, or making plans to do so, this is definitely something you will want to read.
Contextualization Mediates History and Meaning
As Wendel Sun writes in this issue of ChinaSource Quarterly, most Christians serving cross-culturally have a strong desire to faithfully and meaningfully communicate the…
Funny or Beautiful?
Teaching is full of first impressions and often they are not what the teacher is expecting.
History and Meaning
A sneak preview of the 2018 spring issue of ChinaSource Quarterly, "Contextualization and the Chinese Church."
7 Trends Impacting Foreign Christians in China
The traditional roles of foreign Christians in China are changing. Foreign believers have traditionally served in one of two ways. They have sought to witness for Christ, or they have served the indigenous church directly, primarily in the field of training. Today the maturing of the church, are giving rise to new modes of engagement.
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