Blog Entries by Tim Brookings

Tim Brookings (pseudonym) grew up in Massachusetts and went to university to study engineering, but soon felt God’s call into student ministry. He has lived in western China for most of the last 11 years, with a four-year gap from 2011 until May 2015 to study theology.  Beginning in August 2015, he has resumed life in western China. While he keeps up with his favorite Boston sports teams, he enjoys making friends and partnering with brothers and sisters in western China and other parts of the country.

Blog Entries

Real Relations and Real Connections

A Reader Responds to the Autumn CSQ

Whether campus ministry continues to happen primarily online, changes back to in-person, or becomes a hybrid version of the two, building relationships with students is key for the development of campus ministry.

Tim Brookings ⋅ ⋅ Oct 20, 2021

Blog Entries

After Four Years Away

The Joys and Challenges of Re-entering China

In addition to the superficial, easy-to-spot changes in China, there are also subtle changes that may affect serving in China in significant ways.

Tim Brookings ⋅ ⋅ Dec 11, 2015