Church Life

Book Reviews

When a Celebrity Pastor Falls, Will There Be Apostates?

A Book Review

This novel, in Chinese, is based on the life of Watchman Nee. It looks at his complex relationships as well as his thinking and that of those around him.

Blog Entries

A Tour of Three-Self Churches

Kunming—Trinity International Church

In the summer of 2011 I spent about two months traversing China from Kunming in the south to Hegang near the Russian border in the north visiting registered churches and interviewing the pastors.

Blog Entries

The Challenge of Ethical Leadership in the Church

Looking ahead to the 2019 summer issue of ChinaSource Quarterly, "Leadership Ethics."

Chinese Christian Voices

Cult Activity in China Impacts Churches

While the number of Christians continues to grow in China, so too does the number of cults active in China.

Blog Entries

Reconciliation Is Good, But . . .

Is reconciliation between the Three-self church and house church possible? 

Blog Entries

Joyful News of the Resurrection

Singing on Easter morning with hundreds of Chinese brothers and sisters was a tiny glimpse of heaven. 

Chinese Christian Voices

Celebrating the First Re-opened Church

In the spring of 1979, Ningbo Centennial Church became the first church in China to reopen its doors after the Cultural Revolution. 

Chinese Christian Voices

Praying for a Good Harvest

The Tianjin CCC and TSPM hold a prayer and worship service as spring planting begins in rural areas. 

Chinese Christian Voices

Advice for Staffing Sunday School

“Mrs. Yang,” a popular blogger, shares her thoughts on who should teach children's Sunday school. 

Chinese Christian Voices

Where the Church Gathers in Difficult Times

In the ten years between 1966 and 1976, it was difficult for some believers as well as house churches in certain areas to gather. And so they met in some unusual places—caves, cellers, tunnels, forests, and more.