As Christians in China study biblical peacemaking, many have had personal aha moments…they now see that conflict starts in the heart and that avoiding addressing the root heart issues in order to “avoid conflict,” only results in the heart conflict remaining.
Paul yearned to return to visit his fellow believers but he knew there was a moment he would have to leave them to lead their churches without his help…. Likewise, many of us may not get to see our Chinese brothers and sisters on this side of heaven again.
While it is difficult for foreigners to teach in China today, it is not impossible and still well worthwhile. The book reviewed here will bring back poignant memories for many and, we trust, be a reminder to pray for those who are still teaching in China.
We give thanks to God for our wonderful community of supporters, whose donations and prayers will help us follow the Lord’s call to spread the gospel among Chinese people globally.
Readers’ most-clicked ZGBriefs links of 2022.
Our assistant content manager shares the blog posts that most impacted her last year. What were your favorites?
As we begin the new year, let’s lift our eyes to the God of the nations and together worship him. And pray . . .
No matter what is happening, God is always on the move.
A paradox—closed, yet an openness that I’ve never encountered before.
As the Lord leads ChinaSource into new opportunities for fruitful partnerships in 2023, please consider how you might be able to support those opportunities.
From the desk of the guest editor.
Many of China’s expatriate ministry professionals, increasingly finding difficulties in ministering, are turning to serving the church in China remotely. The author explores the issues influencing whether expatriate Christians can continue to live and minister within China.