Chinese Diaspora
Supporting Article
Short-Term Missions in Africa with Chinese Diaspora Mission
Today's Challenges
Two short-term team members tell us their purpose, give us a model, and recount their experiences in Kenya. They hope to mobilize Chinese churches in North America and mainland China to send short-term and long-term missionaries to Africa as well as raise up diaspora Chinese missionaries from Africa.
Supporting Article
Chinese Christians of Chicagoland
The Experience of One American City—Chicago
The author was asked to take on a research project studying the Chinese Christians of Chicagoland with the purpose of discerning ministry trends of this diasporic faith community, assessing issues facing Chinese churches, and exploring ministry opportunities.
A Chinese Church in Maryland Serving around the World
The pandemic caught all of us by surprise and has limited our travels and our opportunities for being with people in person. Yet the all-wise and all-powerful God continues to be at work, helping us to be creative, and to take steps of faith as we try many things for the first time.
Additional Factors for Reaching the 2nd Generation and a Challenge
Principles for reaching second generation Chinese Americans—for parents and churches.
Developing and Modeling a Biblical Worldview
If we believe God's word is true, we should not shy away from letting second generation youth ask questions. If students are free to ask questions in a safe environment, and are given Biblical answers, their faith will grow.
What Is the Gospel and Its Implications for Second Generation Chinese Youth
The gospel of grace taught in the home and at church is vital for reaching Chinese American youth.
Struggles 2nd Generation Chinese Americans Face
All youth face struggles as they grow up but 2nd generation young people have challenges specific to their situation.
The Importance and Roles of Families and Church Leaders
We must talk about our God in a way that helps them see that he is real in our lives. We cannot pass on what we do not possess.
Why Reaching 2nd Generation Chinese Americans Is Crucial but Difficult
I learned that there was a great concern for the second and following generations of Chinese Americans, because so many were leaving the church, and not following the faith of their parents. This “silent exodus” has concerned many Chinese church leaders and families for decades and it is still occurring.
Bridging the Divide in Asian American Churches
A Book Review
"In the past three decades . . . [n]ew and healthy models of overseas Chinese churches and ministries have emerged. Yet the same questions remain. For every generation that has worked through the generational and cultural issues, another has just arrived, or is on the way." This book provides a means to revisit the these reoccurring questions in a new light.