Tag: Chinese Christianity
Ink That Binds
How Bible Handcopying Drew His Children Together
This simple act—pen on paper, word by word—became a form of worship. It became a way of remembering, of re-centering, and most unexpectedly, of reconnecting.
Stories You May Have Missed
In this era of development, China’s Christians are telling new stories, some of which challenge our familiar narratives about China and its church. Are we listening?
China’s First Christians
Who Were They and What Can We Learn from Them?
Join us on March 20, 2025, in the Twin Cities for Dr. Glen Thompson’s lecture on China’s earliest Christians, their history, and lessons for today. Free and open to all!
John C. H. Wu on the Incarnation of the Word of God
Why Jesus Became a Man, Chose a Mother, and Gave Her to Us
The Christian life is lived in real, concrete situations: the union of the transcendent and the immanent, flesh and spirit. The “secret” to navigating this world successfully, as Wu says, is our “union with him,” and with his people.
Challenges and Opportunities for the Pulpit in China’s Urban House Churches
The pulpit of urban house churches in mainland China refers to preaching and information-sharing conducted by preachers during Sunday services and other occasions. The challenges discussed here refer to problems or crises, both internal and external, that affect the church’s pulpit.
From Law to Light
Searching for Truth Worthy of Your Heart
When he finally found the truth, Wu felt that it was just like “tripping blindly over [a] threshold and being thrown flat on his stomach into the House of Light.” In other words, one must give up believing he or she has the power to attain truth by oneself, and humble oneself to the point of realizing that it is a gift.
China’s Cities—Should We Not Be Concerned
Jesus told the parable of the lost sheep leaving 99 sheep to go after the one lost one. At a recent missions conference held by a church in China, one of the speakers commented that the ratios for China are almost the opposite with leaving five sheep to go after the 95 lost ones.
Closing the Gaps
Much of the program at last week’s Fourth Lausanne Congress was structured around 25 issue areas, or gaps. Yet some have pointed out that this granular approach to the overall mission effort ignores the context of each of the gaps, as well as the ways in which they interrelate.
Witnessing the Gospel Publicly
Historical Reflections for Contemporary Chinese Christians
In a recent presentation by Daryl Ireland on early twentieth-century Chinese Christian posters, a wealth of insights emerged that illuminate the intersection of faith and culture in China. As Chinese Christians continue to navigate the challenges of their cultural and political environment, the lessons from history can serve as both a warning and an inspiration.
China’s Banned Bestseller
The availability of the Bible in China has long been a contentious topic. Whether it’s China “rewriting the Bible,” scripture apps disappearing from the Internet, or crackdowns on unofficial publishing, what we hear about the Good News in China is often anything but good news. A new book by Cynthia Oh suggests a different narrative. […]