Stacey Bieler
Supporting Article
Chinese Christian Returnees in Late Qing Dynasty and Early Republic
Contributions and Difficulties
It is important for returnee Christians to ask God for wisdom as they follow Peter’s admonition to early Christians who were struggling: “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”
Lead Article
American Friendships with Chinese Students, 1847–1930
Bieler traces the history of the first Chinese students who came to study in the US. She details both the difficulties they faced at times from both China and the US, as well as the positive influence they have had in both nations.