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Two Transformations
The Future of Christianity in China
As compared with any period in Chinese history, Christianity (meaning Protestant in this document) has experienced enormous changes in China today. However, achievement and problems exist simultaneously and challenges and opportunities coexist; this is an indisputable fact. People with different beliefs and standpoints have never come to consensus on their evaluation and understanding of Chinese Christianity. The current situation and the future of Christianity in China is in fact a question depending on one's perspective. This article attempts to organize the current situation and the problems of Christianity in China from an academic research point of view and suggests the route of its future development as well as the problems that must be solved.
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History and Culture in China’s Education
China's history and culture are key factors that help create the environment for education in the country.
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The Transformation and Renewal of the Structure of Chinese House Churches
China's rapid economic and social changes have compelled the churches in China to transform. By far the factor that contributed most to the need for structural changes within the Chinese house churches has been urbanization. Other factors have contributed as well: the one-child policy, increasing availability of higher education, and increasing opportunities for theological education and leadership development.
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Sustainability and Stewardship in the Kingdom of God
As believers we can be a force for change while fulfilling our responsibility to Gods creation.This is one man's story.
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Interconnected: China’s Youth and the Internet
What impact is technology and instant communication having on China's youth?
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Convergence or Divergence?
Chinese Culture in a Globalized World
Japanese-American scholar Fukuyama introduced the notion of "the end of history," proporting that the world was now one and history should come to an end. Others have claimed that globalization has "leveled the playing field." And yet others view globalization quite differently. The real question is how we should view the changes in China's culture and its influence in light of the globalization of the economy during the last thirty years.
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A Big Piece of the Puzzle
Among all debates and controversies about the Back to Jerusalem (BTJ) phenomenon, the issue of training Chinese missionaries seems to have fallen on the sidelines. More attention has been given to issues such as the controversial number of 100,000 missionaries, abuse of the genuine grass-root missionary spirit, and who has the right to represent BTJ. Despite the legitimacy of all these concerns, traininga critical component that determines the outcome of missionshas not been given enough attention.
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The Changing Role of Foreign Workers in China
Do foreigners still have a place in China service? A long-time worker in China provides perspective on the complexities of facing workers in China today.
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How China’s Christians Can Heal China’s Environment
Vol. 11, No. 2
What is the Christian's responsibility to the natural environment created by God?