Walking with the Poor: Principles and Practices of Transformational Development by Bryant Myers. Maryknoll, NY, Orbis Books, 1999. 279 pages with index; soft cover; ISBN: 1570752753; $22.00.
A book review by Daniel Eyler
From the editor's desk.
An overview of the medical services situation in China reveals that the needs are still great and the potential for Christians to make an impact medically and spiritually remains.
Increasingly the work of foreign medical workers is being integrated into the local community and is enhancing both the medical effectiveness of the treatment and the social and spiritual impact upon the community and individuals. This holistic approach is making an impact on China.
Expatriates arrive in China from around the world for many reasons and with a variety of purposes. They are making an impact on Chinese society and are also being changed themselves as the Chinese and other expats impact them.
Brazilian Christians prepare to serve at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.
Hong Kong has been the window to China during the past fifty years. Hong Kong churches have been and continue to use their access to the Mainland to serve the church in China.
According to Chinese regulations, foreigners are free to do most kinds of church service provided it is under the authority of local recognized Chinese church leaders.
From joining in Sunday morning worship to attending weekly prayer meetings and Bible studies, much of church life is open to foreign participation.
One church's journey from a rural community in the US to involvement in China and beyond.
Dozens of initiatives have emerged over the past decade, and the vision for holistic ministry in the cities has taken root in most places around the world. While city-focused initiatives are rapidly and dynamically emerging everywhere, I find there is a great deal of confusion regarding what city reaching is, what we mean by the process, and how we achieve our goals.
Reaching the cities of China requires an urban strategy and the combined efforts of church. Serving the city, seeking good for the city expresses God's love for the city and contributes to carrying out his plan for the city.