Educating for the Kingdom
A Christian educator from China transitioned from leading a house church in a major Chinese city to helping establish a Christian school and faith community in Southeast Asia.
Ideas
Editorial reflection and analysis on issues shaping Chinese Christianity.
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The Elusive Path to Religious Freedom
International human rights lawyer Knox Thames lays out a vision for how governments, legislatures, NGOs, and religious leaders can work together to combat religious persecution globally.
Blessing as a Culturally Acceptable Theme for Outreach
In an atheistic society, we had to find a culturally acceptable entry point for disseminating the message of God’s love. Reviving the traditional value of cosmic-social harmony fitted into the context.
US–China Relations Over 20 Years
This book should be read by anyone who wants to understand the history and background of US–China relations and their broader international implications over the past two decades and into the future.
Who Are Our Ninevites?
Expressions of distrust and judgment have loomed so large that some Mandarin-speaking churches and newly established Hong Kong congregations in the same cities avoid any interactions.
Breaking the Cycle: Can Our Denomination Be Revitalized?
Renewal is never easy, but it’s not impossible. So, will we finally stop the excuses, or will history repeat itself—again?
Returnee Ministry in the Era of Migration—Local Church as a Community to Receive
The local church can play a pivotal role in welcoming returnees, offering them care, and helping them navigate the challenges they face upon their return.
How Not to End Persecution
Research and advocacy organizations who have kept the world informed of rights violations in China and other countries are now laying off staff, resulting in decreased visibility into the lives of those who suffer for their faith.
“Shrewd as Snakes”?
Just as the serpent maneuvers and weaves through its environment, we can adopt an outward appearance of compliance while preserving inner principles.
Breaking Hell
The distortion and contamination of love have led to the belief that “hell is other people,” but even more poignantly, “hell is family.” In close relationships, it is not magic but love and forgiveness that hold the key to breaking free from hell.
Why Should Chinese Philanthropy Practitioners Read “Corporate Philanthropy in China and Beyond”?
I believe Chinese practitioners can learn from the altruistic ethos of viewing wealth as a trust from God. Adopting this perspective can free us from being disillusioned by institutional corruption, ungrateful beneficiaries, or inactive wealthy individuals.
More than Conquerors
Open Doors has released its latest World Watch List, the annual roster of countries where persecution of Christians is most extreme. China moved up in the rankings, from 19th to 15th place among the 50 nations profiled.