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Is There a Role for the Western Church in China?
<p>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 […]
China in the Mirror: Challenges and Realities
Reflections on China, Part 1: The Context in 2024
[…] distinct pessimism in the air about China among Americans. This is evidence in many areas, three in particular: (1) An Orwellian political environment, with no space for free speech or free thought, is assumed, including fear about China’s ascent on the global stage. (2) The anticipated demise of China’s economy continues. (3) And the […]
Vision for Tomorrow: Opportunities in China’s New Era
Reflections on China, Part 2: Hope for the Present and the Future
[…] desire. It is essential that expatriates hoping to work productively and meaningfully in China find areas of common concern and interest. What are China’s high priorities in 2024? Answering this question requires expatriate workers who have the language and cultural skills to discern what China wants, and the relational skills to develop collaborations that […]
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The Sino-Vatican Provisional Agreement 2018
Will this problematic Agreement be abandoned or renewed on better terms for the Catholic side? Can the Vatican achieve better results in dealing with China with the assistance of its new bridging figures?
Taking Another Look at the Chinese Dragon
Chinese Christians are not only receivers of traditional culture but also reformers of contemporary culture and creators of emerging culture. When reflecting on the complex relationship between the gospel and culture, we need a grand and holistic Christian worldview, capable of carrying the gospel’s tolerance of, challenge for, and renewal of culture.
Dragons: Friend or Foe?
Reflections on the Year of the Dragon
[…] and seas and bring rain upon the earth. In fact, they are so revered that for thousands of years they have symbolized the emperor himself—the very mediator between man and Shangdi, the “Emperor on High.” They adorned the emperor’s robes, surrounded his throne, and guarded his palace walls. And so, for many Chinese Christians, […]
Reassessing Digital Engagement, Part I
[…] I enjoyed reading about the development and innovation of Liangyou Theological Seminary, from humble beginnings as a radio station to full-fledged online training programs and courses for free! This was a good example of an institution maintaining an innovative and flexible posture, filling an important role in mainland Chinese church contexts where theological education […]
Reassessing Digital Engagement, Part II
[…] or ministers that do not avail themselves of the most recent technical trends. For example, in the autumn 2023 Quarterly, I was surprised by the parallel drawn between Jesus’ statement in John 10:12-13 and brothers and sisters who chose not to participate in a digital evangelism team. In my mind, a link is clearly […]
Chinese Christians and the Chinese Zodiac
Idolatry or a Cultural Artifact?
[…] wrong but also about whether it might stumble fellow Christians. If I’m more open-minded, viewing the zodiac as a mere symbol, am I willing to limit my freedom for others’ consciences, especially those who might find it problematic? On the flip side, if I’m conservative, deeming the zodiac wrong, can I accept more liberal […]
Come and See: Welcoming 50,000 Youth
[…] China to realize its hopes of welcoming 50,000 young Americans over the next five years. In addition to welcoming young Americans, China has also opened up visa- free travel for citizens from a growing number of countries. This list is expanding almost monthly.20 There are now 37 ports of entry offering 144-hour visa-free entry […]