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Is There a Role for the Western Church in China?
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 reach the Chinese intelligentsia for the Christian faith. China has always been near the top of the list of places where exciting things are happening and where I, as a pastor of missions, would like to see our church make a contribution.
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Christianity’s Impact on Chinese Society
[…] of Chinese, particularly in the cities, have been improved by the economic miracle that their country has achieved. Less impressive has been the progress towards greater political freedom, the urgency of which has no doubt been blunted by the economic gains. Anecdotal evidence from those who observe the Christian scene in China suggests that […]
Comparing Peaches and Coconuts
More on Indirect Communications
When we encounter cross-cultural differences like the indirect communication style featured in my recent post on the rule of three we have a choice. You either complain about the difference and become frustrated or seek to understand it better and adapt.
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.
Book Reviews
A Pentecostal Perspective on the Chinese Union Version
[…] Presbyterian Mission, Chuancey Goodrich, a Congregational missionary, and F. W. Baller, a Baptist missionary. Jenny Everts, “Tongues or Languages? Contextual Consistency in the Translation of Acts 2,” <em>Journal of Pentecostal Theology</em> Vol. 2 Issue 4 (1994): 71-80. <em>Annual Report of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom</em>, 16-17, available at: <a href="https://www.uscirf.gov/annual-reports">Annual Reports | USCIRF</a>.
Book Reviews
Children: At the Heart of Mission
Children—the Great Omission? by Dan Brewster and Patrick McDonald.
Reviewed by Ian A.
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Single Women Ministering in China
The author looks briefly at pertinent facts regarding a woman’s role in China, in the church, and for single women serving in the church. She details seven motivating factors that keep single women active in ministry.
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 […]
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 […]
Social Media in China (Part 2)
WeChat: An Innovation Platform
What makes WeChat innovative is not only that it offers first rate messaging features, but more importantly provides easy access to other valuable services.