Serving
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The Involvement of Hong Kong Churches in China
Hong Kong has been the window to China during the past fifty years. Hong Kong churches have been and continue to use their access to the Mainland to serve the church in China.
Ways Foreigners Can Serve in Chinese Churches
According to Chinese regulations, foreigners are free to do most kinds of church service provided it is under the authority of local recognized Chinese church leaders.
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Foreign Christians in Chinese Churches
From joining in Sunday morning worship to attending weekly prayer meetings and Bible studies, much of church life is open to foreign participation.
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Journey to the Ends of the Earth
One church's journey from a rural community in the US to involvement in China and beyond.
Normalizing
One of the wonderful things about cross-cultural living is the nearly constant barrage of surprises. After living in a country for nearly ten years, it is easy to fool yourself into thinking that you have the place figured out, that you know what is up and what is down, what is in and what is out. Sometimes, you even seem to know what to expect and what not to expect. But when those thoughts creep in, beware something is likely to come out of left field and remind you that you are still pretty clueless about all the little things that go on in the society around you. The unexpected may throw you for a loop and make you frustrated, or even angry. However, more often than not, it can be a positive experience, something which opens a window allowing you to see that the society which you so poorly understand, and which you sometimes think barely functions, is, in fact rather "normal." Then, at least for a few minutes, you might have the feeling of being an insider instead of the outsider that you in reality always are.
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Broaden Your Purposes!
Short-term China Trips
Short-term China trips can have an impact beyond what is usually anticipated and often impact not only the Chinese but also the team members themselves and those who support and send them.
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Avoiding Nightmares and Achieving Dreams through Partnership
Two principles for ensuring that the efforts made by overseas churches are effective and long lasting are explained with real examples of what can happen both when they are followed and when they aren't.
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Examples of Cross-cultural Mission Trips in Scripture
Short-term trips in Scripture.
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Keys to Effective Service in China
Four essentials for effective service in China.