Church Life
Untangling the Complexity of Chinese Bible Translations
Which Chinese Bible translation is best? A Chinese professor of systematic theology responds.
Persecution: A Dangerous Opportunity for the Church in China?
Can the current persecution be an opportunity as well as a danger to the church in China? I think we should be confident at this point to say “yes.” This happened in biblical times, and is happening to the church in China of the 21st century, too.
Christmas Eve across China
What did Christmas 2019 look like in China? China Christian Daily collected photos of Christmas Eve services from various churches and seminaries around the country.
China Is Complicated
Anyone who hangs around me even a little has heard me say, in response to almost any question about China, “It’s complicated.”
A Song for the Year
As we get ready to start a new year, listen to this song in German or English so you can understand its message. Then, even if you do not understand Chinese, listen to the Chinese version. Listen as Chinese Christians sing about their faith and trust in God who will be with them at night, in the morning and on every future day.
The Challenge of Relationships in the Church
What they should be and how they can damage the witness of the church.
The Poor Preachers of the Chinese Church
In a somewhat hyperbolic yet prophetic tone, writer Huo Shu rallies Christians to reconsider the idea of “poor preachers.”
Why Low Pastor Salaries Are Hurting the Church
Poor financial compensation for pastors is one factor among many today that could imperil the future of the Chinese church.
What Is It Like to Be a Christian in China?
Being a Christian in today’s China is challenging in many ways. The difficulties are not just political but social, cultural, and material in nature as well. As the global church, the more we understand the context of Chinese Christians, the better we can support and effectively serve the church in China.