Not Exclusively Political: Learning from the Diversity of China’s Church
“TSPM or house church?”—often the first question asked about a particular church or pastor, in China.
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The Linfen Church Demolition
Is this part of a broad campaign or a local dispute? At this point, it’s hard to know for sure.
Holding Up Half the Church
The challenges faced by women in the church in China today.
When “Apolitical” Is Not an Option
Reflecting on the response of earlier leaders of the Chinese church.
The Church’s Role with Returnees from China
Suggestions are given for practical ways in which churches can help ease the transition of cross-cultural workers returning from China to their home country.
Two Reformation Videos
Chinese pastors and scholars share their thoughts on the significance of the Reformation for Chinese churches.
Three-Self Church Reflections on Revised Regulations
On September 7, 2017, the Chinese government released revised regulations on religious affairs that will take effect on February 1, 2018. Last month, Tianfeng Magazine, the official magazine of the China Christian Council (CCC) and Three-Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM), posted an article on their WeChat blog highlighting the impact of the regulations and why they are necessary.
Church Cross Catches Fire in Henan
Last month images and video of a cross burning on top of a church in Hunan provoked fears of increased government pressure on churches. Due in part to reports of cross removals in certain parts of China in recent years, some Christians speculated that this fire last month was deliberately lit, spreading fear online that the government stepped up a campaign against Christian churches.
Those fears were unfounded, reports China Christian Daily, who interviewed the pastor of the church. Although the church had agreed with the government to remove the cross, the fire appears to have been accidental.
China’s Past as Key to the Present
Examining the lens of Chinese church history to better understand where China’s church finds itself today.
Churches Prepare for New Regulations
On September 7, 2017, the Chinese government released revised regulations on religious affairs that will take effect on February 1, 2018. Some local Chinese churches have started to study the regulations in order to prepare for the changes. China Christian Daily provides insight on how some churches are readying themselves.
The Chinese Church’s Attitude towards Its Own History
An interview with an oral historian on the importance of church history.
Women in China’s Protestant Church and Missions
In both church and mission in China, women make up the majority of workers; however, their contributions and circumstances can sometimes be overlooked. The author looks at how God has used women of bygone days to build his church in China. She discusses three examples of women as well as a trio of women who provided leadership and greatly impacted the development of China’s Protestant faith. She also provides a bibliography for those interested in further study of this topic.