Partnering

Supporting Article

The Expectations of the Chinese Church

China’s churches desire partnerships with overseas entities. However, as the church has become increasingly urban, the nature of those partnerships must change in response to the changes occurring in society and thus, in the church. Overseas organizations must understand these changes and consider carefully how they can best partner with the church in China.

Steve Z. ⋅ ⋅ Mar 20, 2017

Lead Article

Perceptions and Priorities of Christian Leaders in China

A recent survey of Christian leaders in China and representatives of churches and organizations outside China that work with these leaders provides insight into the health of China’s churches and their ministry priorities. It also looks at their involvement in society and mission outreach. In addition, participants were surveyed regarding restrictions they had experienced due to religious policy.

Brent Fulton ⋅ ⋅ Mar 20, 2017

Editorials

Journeying Together

The editor's perspective . . .

Brent Fulton ⋅ ⋅ Mar 20, 2017

Resource Corner

A Journey of Opportunity

Following God’s Direction in China

An Infographic

An infographic for understanding the needs and perspectives of the 1,200 Chinese church leaders voiced in the 2016 survey of the China Gospel Research Alliance.

ChinaSource Team ⋅ ⋅ Mar 20, 2017

Blog Entries

How Do You Spell “Success?”

Developments in China over the past two decades have created the conditions for unprecedented collaboration between Chinese Christians and those from outside the country. With increased collaboration, however, has come more opportunities for miscommunication and missteps as Chinese and foreign believers attempt to work together. This spring in ChinaSource Quarterly we will take an in-depth look at the state of this collaboration, drawing upon newly available research on Christian leaders in China and those from outside China who serve with them.

Brent Fulton ⋅ ⋅ Mar 06, 2017

Blog Entries

Is There a Role for the Western Church in China?

I have been reflecting recently on Brent Fulton’s challenge to rethink partnership between Western and Chinese churches. I have had an interest in the church in China for the past twenty years and have traveled there frequently for a variety of reasons—including work with several Chinese churches. My PhD thesis focused on historical efforts to reach the Chinese intelligentsia for the Christian faith. China has always been near the top of the list of places where exciting things are happening and where I, as a pastor of missions, would like to see our church make a contribution.

Brent Whitefield ⋅ ⋅ Feb 26, 2016

ChinaSource Quarterlies