Articles on Church Life
Supporting Article
The Problem of Gender Imbalance in Chinese City Churches (1)
Part A
The ratio of men to women in the churches of China is about 1:2. Sometimes the ratio is even more skewed: as much as one man for every three to five women. This article explores the wide range of issues these gender inequalities create within the church.
Supporting Article
The Problem of Gender Imbalance in Chinese City Churches (2)
Part B
The concept of four mainstream occupations or four types of people is deedly rooted in traditional Chinese culture: gentlemen (shi), farmers (nong), artisans (gong), and merchants (shang). Some see these as the cornerstones of a state or nation. This tradional background is still indirectly influencing the way men directly view religious occupations, in indirectly the church. And, yet, although women are within the same mainstream workforce and societal group as men, their attitude towards subcultures, including Christianity, may be different. This may be a factor contibuting to the gender imbalance.
Lead Article
Sustainability and Stewardship in the Kingdom of God
As believers we can be a force for change while fulfilling our responsibility to Gods creation.This is one man's story.
Peoples of China
Cultural Continuity and Discontinuity in Chinese Church Leadership
The shaping of Christian leaders in modern China.
Book Reviews
The Church in Henan
Henan: The Galilee of China (Volume 2 of the "Fire & Blood" series) by Paul Hattaway
Reviewed by Tony Lambert
View From the Wall
What Churches in China Need Today
The Living Water
There are key areas that agencies need to consider for their involvement in China to be effective and lasting.
Book Reviews
True Stewardship
Stewards in the Kingdom: A Theology of Life in All Its Fullness by R. Scott Rodin.
Reviewed by Kerry Schottelkorb
Supporting Article
The Three-fold Call of the Leader as Steward
Christians need to be good stewards of their identity and their time. They also need to value "being" over "doing."