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Editorial reflection and analysis on issues shaping Chinese Christianity.

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Concerns of a Three-Self Pastor for 2020

Before news of COVID-19 broke into their lives, what were Chinese Christians concerned about? What were the top issues going into 2020? Chen Shengfeng, a Three-Self pastor, shares 20 concerns facing the Chinese church.

Some Unanswered Questions

From the recent webinar, “Our China Stories: Unpacking Contemporary Narratives about the Church in China.”

Pastoral Advice for Life’s Dilemmas

After dating my boyfriend for a little while, I’ve slowly realized he isn’t my kind of person. But, because we are both members of Christ’s body, I find it too awkward to initiate a breakup.  . .  .What should I do?

5 Important Issues for 2020

A Christian in Fujian province shares what he thinks Christians in China should be paying attention to this year. 

Wuhan and Psalm 31

Blessed be the LORD, for he has wondrously shown his steadfast love to me when I was in a besieged city. Psalm 31: 21

Paratroopers and Motorboats

A pastor exhorts his people to imitate Christ and to "be confident in the Lord, more bold to speak the word, without fear."

The Evolving Narratives

Looking at the development of the church over the past four decades we can identify two significant dynamics. One is the level of political persecution upon the church. The other is the church’s own internal capacity.