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Editorials
Contextualization—a Broader Perspective
[…] essay, “Ella,” a Chinese Christian woman, shares her experience serving among minorities in western China. She helpfully introduces a range of issues that she and other workers face when crossing cultures even within their own country. Many minority groups are considered to have “fear and power” cultures. By contrast, most Chinese Christians live in […]
Be A Better Dad Today
A Book Review
[…] other. While families around the world face tremendous challenges today, China’s rapid urbanization, her one child policy, and economic boon have had a social cost. Divorce is now common; teenage rebellion is on the rise. Absentee fathers now dot China’s landscape leaving family casualties in their wake. Many of the traditional values which once undergirded the family […]
Which Chinese Bible Should I Recommend People Read?
<p>A helpful overview of the various versions of the Chinese Bible and the terms and abbreviations that are commonly used to describe them.</p>
The 3D Gospel Is Now in Mandarin
[…] As I’ve explained elsewhere, words conveying “honor” include 尊荣, 荣誉 , 荣耀 , 尊崇, among others; for “shame,” expect to see words like 羞辱, 羞耻, 耻辱 and commonplace expressions like “losing face” (e.g., 丢脸, 丢面子). The concept of guilt likewise requires careful translation since one could refer either to objective guilt (e.g., 罪责) or […]
7 Reasons Why Sinicization Is Not Rhetoric This Time
[…] was random and highly dependent on the will of local party cadre. The understood agreement between local authorities and church leaders was this: “Don’t make us lose face and we’ll leave you alone.” That’s not the current situation. The plan itself is more specific and comprehensive in scope. Since the government announced its intention […]
How Can Chinese Christians Foster a Reformation Spirit?
[…] “dishonoring God” such that all fall short of his glory (Romans 2:23; 3:23). We have not rightly sought “glory and honor” (Romans 2:7, 10) so have “lost face” before God. In short, human shame is both the root and the fruit of the world’s problem. What is God’s plan? He sent Christ who died […]
The Nitty Gritty of China’s Social Credit System
[…] more trustworthy. Hmaidi dives deep into the system’s potential rewards and punishments received by individuals. In effect, China’s social credit system is a way of commodifying “ face.” The entire project works through public shaming. A Social Credit System with American Characteristics? One article poses a provocative question, “Chinese-Style Social Credits System a Harbinger […]
Reflections on the Reformation 500 and the Gospel Conference
[…] perhaps theological conviction. Consequently, Chinese believers tend to be less nuanced in their theological views and instead rigidly see theological ideas as “package sets.” Just as one commonly hears someone say, “We Chinese all believe . . .”, in the same way, many believers will say, “All Reformed people. . . ” or “All […]
4 Key Factors Influencing Cultural Adjustment and Retention of Chinese Missionaries
[…] Security in the States. On the other hand, many Chinese families do not approve of their children serving as missionaries. Such work does not give them “ face” or wealth. In short, “Lack of family support of their moving to the mission field can hinder such people from becoming missionaries, or force them to […]