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One Tip for Effective Communication in China
The Rule of Three
Effective communication requires engagement from both ends of the communication cycle—both the ability to send a message and receive feedback from your audience. Using this cycle to reach a common understanding is more of an art than a science—even when we communicate with others from our home culture. However, it is even more challenging when communicating cross-culturally in China.
The Heart of a Single Servant
[…] has provided! Recently I was led to go back through my memories and pray about everything that came to mind. He cleansed me and gave me such freedom. Never in my life did I experience such freedom, joy, and peace. I find that quite a lot of full-time workers face mental health issues. I […]
Book Reviews
Children: At the Heart of Mission
[…] downloaded from www. viva.org/lausanne without charge. Reviewed by Ian A. As Christians seek to demonstrate the love of Christ to a skeptical, cynical world, there is no better focus to have than children” (p. 11). Nevertheless, the Victorian saying, “Children are to be seen and not heard” too often resonates with churches and Christian […]
China: Ancient Culture, Modern Society
China: Ancient Culture, Modern Society provides a much-needed starting point for piecing together the many parts of the complex puzzle that is China. This rich volume bridges geography, culture, politics, and beliefs to present a nuanced picture of a nation that is often misunderstood by those seeking to view it through a Western lens.
Supporting Article
Chinese Culture and the Ethos of Suffering in the Chinese Church
Ahern addresses the Chinese understanding of suffering for Christ, its place in the lives of three well-known Chinese pastors, and the place it should have in the lives of Chinese Christians today.
Social Media in China (Part 3)
Tips for Using Social Tools to Connect with Chinese Colleagues
[…] share. For example, while working in China, I led the creation of a WeChat community for the colleagues I frequently sat near in the office. We could freely share information within our group without sending it to all of people we were connected with on WeChat. Now that I am no longer living in […]
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 […]
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, […]