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Why Church Planting Among Unreached People Groups in China?
[…] tree of the same kind. It took a large, healthy tree to reproduce other trees. It was in its DNA. That got me thinking that’s why we call one aspect of the missionary task “church planting.” The missionary must help develop a healthy church. It’s an intentional process. Paul planted, Apollos watered, but God […]
Victor Plymire: A Faith Worth Imitating
<p>This article looks at a few key events in the life of Victor Plymire, a pioneer missionary to Tibet in the early 20th century. My prayer is that this brief glimpse into his life will enlarge your view of God so that your faith would be strengthened and you might pursue God with renewed […]
Why the Urban Church Needs to Care for Migrant Workers
[…] many Christian migrants, have flocked to urban areas in search of better economic prospects. Urban populations have swelled, but so have tensions. Migrants lack access to public services and are often regarded by city residents as inferior. Yet, most city residents acknowledge city life would largely come to a halt without migrant labor. The […]
Opening the Door to Reconciliation
[…] had spoken with the best of intentions. How could Chen Li have interpreted her words in that way? When the prayer group member suggested that Min Lei call Chen Li, talk with her about it, and possibly apologize, at first Min Lei refused. She felt she hadn’t done anything wrong. But as Min Lei […]
ZGBriefs | February 1, 2018
<p><strong>China’s Rise and the Church’s Call</strong> (January 30, 2018, <em>The Gospel Coalition</em>)<br /> We need to welcome a newfound interdependence with the global church—including brothers and sisters in China.</p>
Peacemaking in China
Beginnings
[…] topics that my yet-to-be published book, Changing Normal: A New Approach to Conflict, Face Issues, and Restoring Relationships, fleshes out in everyday language. The posts will cover key topics related to biblical relationship restoration but situated in Chinese cultural contexts. Topics include: The concept of conflict in Chinese culture, Conceptualizing reconciliation in Chinese culture: […]
Bearing With: Recognizing and Accepting Differences
[…] what he said. I just know that, as he talked, I was looking for the time when I could say, ‘I’m sorry’ to him.” When a phone call interrupted his monologue, she seized the opportunity and apologized. He accepted her apology, and their relationship was restored. By God’s design, we are different from each […]
What’s the Finish Line of the Great Commission?
[…] who can lead these churches. Only then can the gospel continue to spread in places that are inaccessible to outsiders and even to near-culture Chinese Christians. The Call to Persevere Paul’s words to Timothy capture the attitude of perseverance that we need: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I […]
An Elephant in the Room: Face
In our conflict resolution conversations, conflict coaching, and mediation help, face is sometimes the elephant in the room—if never acknowledged and addressed, reconciliation is hindered. Let’s address the elephant in the room and develop a new God-centered orientation to face.
Reflections on the Pew Report
In recent years, the Chinese government has tightly controlled the dissemination of key societal information while treating grassroots Christianity like a political opponent. This situation has left independent Christian researchers in a predicament as they struggle to access the necessary research materials while fearing unintentionally harming Chinese Christians, particularly well-known independent scholars.