3 Questions: Sinicization or Chinafication?
More new religious regulations? What do they mean for the church in China?
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Editorial reflection and analysis on issues shaping Chinese Christianity.
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Waiting, Praying in His Embrace
It is a time to wait on the Holy Spirit as we seek him in the name of our Savior and by the power of his word, to inform, guide, strengthen, and sustain his “called out ones” and to pray for healing and protection for those who have been afflicted or are vulnerable.
Wuhan Pastor: Pray with Us
A letter to Christians from a pastor in Wuhan.
Where Did They Get That Idea?
Eploring the parallels of two different New Year celebrations.
Persecution: A Dangerous Opportunity for the Church in China?
Can the current persecution be an opportunity as well as a danger to the church in China? I think we should be confident at this point to say “yes.” This happened in biblical times, and is happening to the church in China of the 21st century, too.
An Artist Reflects on “Do You Love Me”
Artist Bai Yan brings to life our love for specific idols that can overtake our love for the Lord.
Bridging the Divide in Asian American Churches
"In the past three decades . . . [n]ew and healthy models of overseas Chinese churches and ministries have emerged. Yet the same questions remain. For every generation that has worked through the generational and cultural issues, another has just arrived, or is on the way." This book provides a means to revisit the these reoccurring questions in a new light.
How to Learn a Language, Part 2
Working hard is vital to effective language learning—but you have to know how to work hard.
China Is Complicated
Anyone who hangs around me even a little has heard me say, in response to almost any question about China, “It’s complicated.”
Facial Recognition and the Church
It's quite common that people in China have to have their faces and identity cards scanned before being allowed into high-speed rail stations, but the same approach has triggered controversies when used in some churches.
The Lianghui and Registered Churches
The Lianghui is one of those things that falls into the category of “church with Chinese characteristics.”
A Brief Look at Leadership Structure in Urban Registered Churches
Who leads China's registered churches and how do they become leaders?