Resources from 2018
The Resource Library is where you will find the latest resources from across our publications.
Book Reviews
Teaching with Christian Values
After reviewing each of the three parts of this book, Ms. Jones suggests that while it would be beneficial for anyone, this book will be especially useful for people heading to a foreign country to teach and for those preparing them for this.
Lead Article
Professionalism and Witness in TESOL
Professionalism is a dimension of integrity and necessary for expatriate English teachers. Witness is an integral aspect of education. Neither should be neglected.
Resource Corner
Resources about Teaching in China
The resources listed deal with the theology and practice of teaching in the context of Christian mission with authors representing a variety of viewpoints.
Supporting Article
Teaching in China—the Early Years
Ms. Anderson, who began teaching in China in the early 1980s, reflects on how different—and often difficult—it was for English teachers during those early years.
“The Mind of a Missionary”
A Book Review
A fast-moving and fascinating survey of missionary stories that doesn’t just tell what happened but also why it happened.
ZGBriefs | December 6, 2018
Weibo’s Online Slang: 10 Chinese ‘Tribes’ & ‘Clans’ to Know (December 1, 2018, What’s on Weibo)
A major part of this online slang culture is the categorization of people into ‘tribes’ or ‘clans’ (族); classifying those (urban) young Chinese people who share certain traits.
Big Name Leaders and Nameless Heroes
Two urgent needs of the indigenous missions movement from China.