Blog Entries on Serving
Being a Western Christian in the Global Church
Update Your View of the Global Church
Before we can assess our role in the global church we must first have an accurate picture of the church around the world today.
So, How Are They Now?
A Follow-up on Chinese Christians after Their Expat Colleagues Had to Leave
Following up on Chinese Christians after their expat colleagues had to leave.
Faith. Hope. Love.
For many years I had a scroll hanging on my wall with the Chinese characters for faith, hope, and love. If the Biblical admonition to be salt and light includes our home decorations, well, this little piece of parchment was salty indeed.
Life in Motion
A Resource for Those in Transition
A ten-week Bible study that encourages the internationally mobile to turn to see what the Bible says about transition.
China Expats and Home Church Support
One of the least discussed aspects of the expatriate’s experience is the role of the home support community, particularly that of the home church.
3 Questions: China’s New Tax Law
China’s new tax law and how it may affect foreigners working in China.
When the Gates Close and the Church Is Called to Care
The story of one church caring for those who had to leave China unexpectedly.
Crisis Plans and Communication Challenges
Support from Sending Organizations
With compromised computers and uncertainty as to which forms of communication were still OK to use, organizations struggled to be in regular contact with their workers and acknowledged that some of their people felt left out and lonely when they needed their organization's presence and support.
The Impact of Leaving on the Kids
How to help children face the uncertainties and trauma of an unexpected departure.