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Staying in China

The Issues

He was given twenty-four hours to leave the country. After a week of uncertainty, following an investigation by the police, it was finally made clear he was being expelled for "religious activities incompatible with his status as a foreign expert." Meanwhile, in another city, another foreigner is hailed as a true friend of China and given, what was at the time, the rare honor of permanent residence. These experiences of two equally committed Christian professionals, both of whom felt called to serve in China, are drastically different. There are several issues here, but clearly "retention" or longevity of in-country service is one of them.

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Chinese Children at Risk

Children at risk in China include orphans and disabled children. Services and support for these children are increasing. However, another wave of children at risk is sweeping across China with needs that also must be addressed. These trends are identified along with what is needed to care for the children and what is being done.

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Beyond “Back to Jerusalem”

An overview and assessment of the "Back to Jerusalem" movement.

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Medical Work as Whole Person Transformation

Increasingly the work of foreign medical workers is being integrated into the local community and is enhancing both the medical effectiveness of the treatment and the social and spiritual impact upon the community and individuals. This holistic approach is making an impact on China.

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Journey to the Ends of the Earth

One church's journey from a rural community in the US to involvement in China and beyond.

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Welcome to the City

Reaching the cities of China requires an urban strategy and the combined efforts of church. Serving the city, seeking good for the city expresses God's love for the city and contributes to carrying out his plan for the city.

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The Growing Rights Consciousness in China

Slowly, incrementally, it has been happening. Starting in the coastal regions and moving inward, beginning in economics and spreading to the rest of life, people in China have been learning of their rights their rights as citizens of a sovereign state and as humans in the international community.

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Against the Storm

Three Chinese peasant children amidst the largest population shift in world history

Three Chinese peasant children amidst the largest population shift in world history.

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Avoiding Nightmares and Achieving Dreams through Partnership

Two principles for ensuring that the efforts made by overseas churches are effective and long lasting are explained with real examples of what can happen both when they are followed and when they aren't.

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The Clash of Culture and Class in China’s “Olympic Era”

Many challenges face China today and have resulted in clashes of culture and class.