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Resources
Curated briefings, guides, reviews, and tools for learning, ministry, and prayer.
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Teaching with Faith and Professionalism
""For foreign Christian English teachers to function effectively, a growing attention to professionalism in work and witness is needed." This book addresses that need.
Out of China: How the Chinese Ended the Era of Domination
A very helpful resource and a reminder that one dare not approach China without having done one’s history homework!
Wangdrak’s Rain Boots
For a glimpse of Tibet, for a good story about childhood struggles and a precious friendship, or just for the opportunity to see how something as simple as rain can turn a town upside down, this is a worthy watch.
Mastering Mandarin Pronunciation
You can learn to pronounce Mandarin accurately!
Home, James
"It takes more than a passport to feel at home."
One Gospel for All Nations: A Practical Approach to Biblical Contextualization
The Bible tells us what to believe—the gospel. It also shows how to contextualize the gospel? In One Gospel for All Nations, Jackson Wu explains practically why we must not choose between the Bible and culture highlights implications for both missionaries and theologians. Contextualization should be practical, not pragmatic; theological, not theoretical.
Saving God’s Face: A Chinese Contextualization of Salvation through Honor and Shame
Years ago, the author had a startling realization. Theologians and pastors have long taught on the glory of God and its central importance in the Bible. However, because he was living in East Asia, it also dawned on the author that this sort of talk about God’s glory, praising Him, and magnifying His name was simply another way of talking about honor and shame.
7 Trends Impacting Foreign Christians in China
The traditional roles of foreign Christians in China are changing. Foreign believers have traditionally served in one of two ways. They have sought to witness for Christ, or they have served the indigenous church directly, primarily in the field of training. Today the maturing of the church, are giving rise to new modes of engagement.
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3 Questions: The 2018 World Watch List
What is China's ranking? And why?
Lost and Love
Hope in the face of devastating loss. A film about child trafficking in China.