Blog Entries on Social Service
Why Should Chinese Philanthropy Practitioners Read “Corporate Philanthropy in China and Beyond”?
I believe Chinese practitioners can learn from the altruistic ethos of viewing wealth as a trust from God. Adopting this perspective can free us from being disillusioned by institutional corruption, ungrateful beneficiaries, or inactive wealthy individuals.
China’s NGO Policy: Iron Cage or Ladder to Success?
Rather than seeing government regulations as a constraint, the authors urged NGO leaders to take these regulations as a guide on their journey toward greater opportunities.
China Ministry and Transformational Development (2)
The End of an Era?
As expatriates move from founders and leaders to colleagues, and now consultants, foreign contributions are increasingly in the nature of support and encouragement from behind the scenes, providing practical help in a few key areas as requested.
China Ministry and Transformational Development (1)
The End of an Era?
The experiences of the few remaining expatriate cross-cultural workers in China suggest that while we are not at the end of Christian development work in China, we are confronted with a substantially different ministry context.
As Many as the Stars
A Book Review
Robert Glover’s engaging memoir of how he and his family children came to China from the UK and created the charity Care for Children.
Counseling in China—More “Same Same, but Different”
In the wake of COVID-19, what is available and accepted for dealing with mental health issues?
Lockdown Is Over, but Life Is Still Not Normal
Anxiety and depression have increased around the world during the coronavirus in 2020 and China is no exception.
2 Resources for Those Affected by Coronavirus Restrictions
Practical help for those in isolation.
Outsourced Children
A Book Review
A must-read for anyone involved with orphaned or abandoned children and the programs that care for them in China.
Wendy Blazes a Trail
Nearly 10 years ago, at the age of 15, Wendy (Su Ying) joined our family here at Shepherd's Field Children's Village from her home orphanage in Fuzhou. Wendy was born with paraplegia, which left her unable to walk or actively move her body from the waist down. Regardless of her physical limitations, Wendy proved to be a smart, active, innovative, and confident young woman who truly has a heart for others.