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ZGBriefs | August 22, 2024
As we pray for Chongqing this month, several house church pastors told us about the needs and issues they see in their urban city. These pastors feel that Chongqing people are disconnected from their history and their roots. Perhaps due to the trauma of war or upheaval, they have noticed that many locals, both believers and unbelievers, are not aware of their heritage. For the church to flourish and move forward fruitfully, these pastors believe that local people must understand their background and know where they come from.
China’s Banned Bestseller
The availability of the Bible in China has long been a contentious topic. Whether it’s China “rewriting the Bible,” scripture apps disappearing from the Internet, or crackdowns on unofficial publishing, what we hear about the Good News in China is often anything but good news. A new book by Cynthia Oh suggests a different narrative. […]
Unreached People Groups in China
A Call to Action
Together, let us commit to being part of God's mission to make disciples of all nations, until every people group in China and around the world has heard the good news of Jesus Christ.
Hearing from China’s Church
A Look Back
While hearing from the church in China is undoubtedly more difficult than it was even 10 years ago, God is still creating unexpected channels that connect believers the world over.
Far from Our Eyes, Close to God’s Heart
Renewing Our Mission to the Unreached
That deepening understanding of his mercy towards us will stir our hearts to do whatever we can, out of love for Christ, to see those held captive to pride and unbelief turn to him.
ZGBriefs | August 15, 2024
Chinese Rock Isn’t Dead (For Now) (August 12, 2024, Sixth Tone) In December, China will celebrate the 30th anniversary of a 3.5-hour concert in Hong Kong’s Hung Hom Coliseum featuring the country’s leading rock acts at that time: Dou Wei, Zhang Chu, He Yong, and the band Tang Dynasty. Often simply referred to as “The Hung Hom Concert,” it has legendary status in contemporary Chinese music lore, celebrated by many as a peak in Chinese rock music that has yet to be surpassed.
“The Olympic Champion with a Heart for China”
Eric Liddell’s Missionary Life and Death after the Olympics
Chinese people remember Liddell as "The Olympic champion with a heart for China," and he is buried in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province. His life, though short, was a blessing to many, and his story continues to inspire.
Identity Beyond Nationalism
The journey of identity for Christians on both sides of the strait is to "leave the old identity" and experience a journey of a new identity, no longer bound by the unchangeable "past determining the future" but renewed in the light of the gospel.
Come and See: Welcoming 50,000 Youth
China is creating the avenues for people-to-people, education, and cultural exchanges. Christians should be among the first to respond to openings like this.