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Space, Place, and Face
The Transformation of China’s Church
[…] of the church’s “spiritual center of gravity” from the countryside, where it experienced massive revival during the past decades, to the cities. Migrant peasant Christians have brought new faith communities to the cities, while a spiritual movement among intellectuals spawned urban fellowships that are today taking their place at the forefront of the church’s […]
The Coronavirus: A Shared Narrative
The COVID-19 virus is a stark reminder of how China’s comprehensive integration into the world community can affect us all, whether or not we live in the mainland. This integration is seen not only in the central role China plays in complex global supply chains or as a major market for everything from soy […]
Generations of Church Leadership in China
[…] decades, set amidst the aftermath of the Communist Revolution, conjure up stark images cast in hues of grey. Meant to be an exciting era of forging a new future for China, its “can-do” spirit of self-sacrifice was marked by the violence and austerity of the Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution. In the words […]
Who’s in Charge?
[…] China take the gospel to other nations, they encounter a double-edged cultural challenge. Not only do they need to adjust to the language and customs of their new host country; they must also negotiate relationships with Christian workers from other parts of the world with whom they will be serving. As one believer from […]
Where Is the Church in China?
[…] leaders, journalists, and others who wanted to connect with China’s indigenous church apart from the TSPM. Decades later the spotlight would shift to China’s cities, where a new generation of urban leaders took the stage as the vanguard of gospel ministry in China. Depending on where one lives or works in China, the stories […]
The Evolving Narratives
[…] the church was facing. Foreign workers congregated in major cities, where they served on university campuses, or in the Southwest, where they focused on reaching ethnic minorities. New platforms for medical and social service where developed. Myriad leadership training programs emerged, serving both the registered and unregistered church. In this context the needy church […]
4 Drivers of Change for Foreign Workers in China
A recent post by Swells in the Middle Kingdom (SMK) on China’s “ new normal” highlights the changing situation facing foreign Christians who serve in China. While the effects of President Xi Jinping’s policies upon foreigners in China have become increasingly evident; the changes go beyond simply a tightening political environment. Understanding the multiple […]
When “Apolitical” Is Not an Option
Echoes from the Church’s Past
[…] different era. China’s market-oriented economy was reshaping the nation, and a rapidly growing church was experiencing a new season of openness and opportunity. Chee contracted the SARS virus in 2003, along with his wife, Eleanor, and one of their children. Although his wife and son recovered, Chee did not. His doctoral degree from the […]
Editorials
A Second Look at China’s Urbanization
[…] little more than farmland and low-rise housing across the river from China’s quintessential metropolis, Shanghai. Today Pudong is a showcase of China’s economic success and, with its new airport and state-of-the-art communications facilities, an important interface with the rest of the world. Pudong is the crowning achievement of a unique urbanization strategy, described in […]
China’s Foreign NGO Law
A Silver Lining?
[…] lose access to the ministry efforts of Western Christians next year.” Such a sweeping assertion may appear at first glance to severely overstate the impact of China’s new foreign NGO law, which takes effect next January. Nevertheless, depending on how the law is actually applied, its far-reaching provisions do have the potential to severely […]