I Was All Prepared to Share—Or So I Thought!
Being prepared to share what I believe is a vital part of my spiritual wellbeing; here is an important tool for being prepared and knowing when others are prepared to hear.
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Editorial reflection and analysis on issues shaping Chinese Christianity.
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Christianity and the State—Dispelling a Myth
Embedded in today’s evangelical China narratives, particularly the narrative of the persecuted church, is the assumption that regime change will inevitably bring about greater openness for the gospel in China. But is that what Chinese history tells us?
The Pandemic’s Impact on Sunday School in China
Being a Christian in China is never easy, leading our children to Jesus is even harder. During the pandemic, Sunday school for kids faced a variety of challenges.
Christian Spirituality in China’s Walled Garden
Despite the Chinese Communist Party’s increasing oversight of Christian life in China today, there is a gray space between the nation’s political tensions, economic revolution, and spiritual revivals that begs for greater reflection and sustained inquiry: the “walled garden” of China’s internet.
The COVID-Era Preflight Checklist
We left China to make a quick trip back to the States. A “quick trip” used to be two weeks. Now it cannot be shorter than a month. The flight used to take us 24 hours door to door; this time it was 48 hours. However, what made this trip different was not the longer flight time or the total length but the ongoing uncertainty and inability to plan much beyond the next step.
A Book for Understanding China’s Registered Church
A must read for anyone who wishes to work with the registered church in China or indeed the registered church or house church.
The Pilgrim Principle
While Walls identified strongly with the church in Africa, where he served as a missionary from 1957 to 1966, his scope was global. His reframing of Christian history brings a much-needed perspective to the stories we often tell about God’s mission in the world, including in China.
Chinese Churches Serving Those with Disabilities
Caring for people with disabilities has long been a tradition of Christian charity and social service. This article from Christian Times shows how Chinese churches and Christians should care for and serve this group of people.
China Christian Council and Luis Palau Association Meet Virtually
For reasons apparent to all, there have not been many in-person communications between the China Christian Council and overseas ministries since the pandemic. But relationships are still possible.
Too Much to Do Alone
Reading the recent issue of CSQ brought back fond memories of my time with college students in China and reminded me of the strategic nature of campus ministry, both in China and around the world. The articles also highlighted the need for an integrated approach to student ministry in China.
When a Canadian Swimmer Lit Up Chinese Social Media
Margaret MacNeil's win in the women's 100-meter butterfly this week drew attention not just because of what she accomplished but because of who she is.
100 Years of God’s Protection and Guidance (Part 2)
Christianity faces adversities in China. But God has used some of those unfavorable conditions to accelerate church growth. Thistles and thorns are not the only plants on the path of evangelism. We have simply ignored the little daisies growing along the way.