Saving Face
In Chinese culture the concept of face is a very important part of social interaction and is specific to the group or family to which the person belongs.
Stories
Firsthand accounts of faith lived out in the context of Chinese Christianity.
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One Virus, Two Cities
If the global pandemic has laid bare our shared vulnerability, then it has also highlighted our interdependence as global citizens.
Pray for Flood Victims in China
Millions have been affected by severe flooding in southern China. Let's pray with Christians in China that the floods subside and relief reaches those in need.
Reciprocity—Goes Both Ways and Keeps on Going
Building relationships through sharing resources.
Back in Church in China
While many places in China continue to take precautions against the coronavirus pandemic, churches in some areas are resuming their in-person worship services. The Gospel Times highlights several churches that recently resumed worship services.
Mushi, Muksi and Me
Life after China, or how I became the pastor of a Chinese church in Tucson.
Guanxi
When we lived in Asia, I was constantly asked for things and especially for money. Being a typical American, I was offended with their constant asking. I discovered later that asking for favors was a means of developing relationships.
A Prayer of Thanks before the Gaokao
A mother shares how she and her son prayed together for his gaokao exam.
3 Questions: Far East Deep South
"Chinese people in Mississippi? What happened there?"
Chinese vs American Family
I didn’t understand that by disagreeing with my parents and older people that I was not showing them respect and returning the care they had given me.
Cultural Identity—East vs West
In Asia I experienced a lot of cultural stress but didn’t know why. Not only was I trying to adjust to a different culture, but I was also dealing with unconscious American and Japanese cultural values.
Churches in China Begin Reopening
For the past several months, most churches in China have not been able to hold in-person services due to concerns over COVID-19. However, some churches in China have recently begun to reopen.