As the church in China continues to grow and mature, one of the issues that is coming to the fore is that of music. Until recently, much of the music played and sung in Chinese churches has been on the traditional side translated western hymns or indigenous folk-style music (popular in rural churches). Only in the past few years have we seen the emergence of what might be described as Christian Contemporary Music, popular, as one might expect, among the younger generation, particularly in the cities.
ChinaSource Team
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July 22, 2014
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Stories
Last month we highlighted a video from the Grace to the City Convention held in Hong Kong in March, which featured the participants singing the popular Getty hymn, "In Christ Alone."
Joann Pittman
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June 25, 2014
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Stories
One thing that has been historically lacking in the Chinese church is a corpus of indigenous worship music. In the past few years, however, some musicians have begun to compose and produce music for the church. These new songs are slowly gaining popularity.
ChinaSource Team
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July 12, 2012
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Stories
HIV/AIDS is devastating many Chinese families. The government response is improving but limited. What can the church do?
Paul Lee
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October 10, 2008
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Scholarship