Draft Proposal for a Law of Religion Unveiled
An interview with a Chinese scholar about his proposal for a Law of Religion in China
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A Novel Approach to Chinese History
If you're interested in China (or any place), I think we're in agreement as to the importance of understanding the historical context. The more you know what has happened, the more you understand what is happening today. Yet at times, the thought of reading history results in a gag reflux, I get it. I really do, some historians are terrible writers. And for those of you who roll your eyes at the mere mention of historical fiction, I'm with you.
Farewell to Pastor Lamb
Saying farewell to Pastor Samuel Lamb, a prominent Chinese house church pastor.
Leading Abundantly
Originally published in 2010 as a three part series, this article challenges leaders to develop greater capacity in three areas where resources are often lacking in ministy.
Three Battles Every Leader Must Win
Originally published in 2009 as a three-part series on leadership development for Christian leaders in China, the author looks at three of the core issues that impact believers who are called to be leaders.
Building a Chinese Dream Together
The President of the Three-Self Patriotic Committee comments on President Xi Jinping's "Chinese Dream" slogan.
Why Stewardship Matters for China
Chinas economic growth is unprecedented in recent history, and the effects have been jarring. Having been involved with China long enough to remember when ordinary citizens needed ration cards to purchase basic necessities, I can also recall my shock and surprise when I first saw advertisements for a new weight loss program plastered on the side of a bus in a prosperous southern Chinese city.
Remembering Samuel Lamb
Rev. Samuel Lamb (Lin Xiangao) passed away in Guangzhou on August 3, 2013. He was 88 years old.
Do You Wear a Face Mask?
In response to increased air pollution in China, a writer reminds Christians of the need to not just wear face masks, but to also guard against the attacks of Satan.
Pursuing the Right “Dream”
The "China Dream" which the country's newly installed leaders are promoting is largely a vision of economic growth and prosperity, couched in terms of national pride and increasing strength vis-a-vis the international community. This vision of a strong and prosperous country is not new; late-Qing reformers and May 4th activists alike sounded a similar call, and progress a century later is still measured against the backdrop of this longstanding national struggle.
Is China Safe?
This is a common question that folks who live and work in China are asked. I often reply that I feel very safe in China, except when I'm crossing a street or hurtling through town in a taxi being driven by a sleepy driver.
However, a perusal of recent stories out of China in recent months might give the impression of peril at every turn: stabbings in Beijing and Shenzhen by mentally deranged individuals; a man trying to blow himself up at the Beijing airport. Add to these the seemingly never-ending list of food safety scandals: contaminated milk powder; fake mutton, beef, and honey; glow-in-the-dark pork; and thousands of dead pigs floating in the river in Shanghai.
“No Apologies” Training Course
Focus on the Family's "No Apologies" training course for teens is becoming a popular and valuable resource for Chinese church leaders and parents as they seek to help their kids navigate the difficult waters of adolescence.