Tag: Chinese Church
The Lausanne Movement and the Chinese Church
I sincerely urge the leaders of the Chinese church to set aside theological nationalism and limitations, embrace the Lausanne spirit with the universal church to humbly walk with the Lord.
Planting Seeds of Faith
A Chinese Pastor’s Journey to Cross-Cultural Ministry in Thailand
In this interview, a Chinese pastor shares his journey from leading a thriving church in China to starting a new congregation in Thailand.
Unbelievable but True
Real Stories of Faith and Transformation from China
Truth Stranger than Fiction—Grace Where You'd Least Expect It! On a day known for jokes, we’re sharing stories that seem unbelievable—not because they’re false, but because they reveal just how radically God transforms lives.
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?
Editorials
Whose Zhongguohua Is It Anyway?
Five Voices on Contemporary Sinicization Debates
Developing Chinese religions is not a socio-cultural or religious concern but one of international relations and national security.
Lead Article
What Is the Significance of the “Sinicization of Christianity”?
—A Perspective from Religious Studies
Christianity has endured over 1,300 years of history in China, weathering many challenges and undergoing a long course of “assimilation.”
Supporting Article
The Indigenization and Zhongguohua of Christianity
Can Zhongguohua be equated with the notion of indigenization? An attempt to draw a comparison is pursued through the lens of three distinctive dimensions.
Supporting Article
Countering Infiltration and Going Global
The Dual Strategy of the Sinicization of Christianity
In recent years, the approach to religious affairs has shifted toward the “Sinicization of Christianity.” This strategy is rooted in two key objectives: “countering infiltration” and “going global.”
Supporting Article
Faith Under Party Rule
The Sinicization of Religion in China
Sinicization is the UFWD’s agenda for Chinese religious associations. All religions are to be Sinicized, even Taoism. But the challenge of bringing “foreign religions” like Christianity and Islam into the Party’s agenda requires increased effort.
Supporting Article
How Zhongguohua Was Adopted as a Path in China’s Current Religious Policy
Xi’s directive to align all religions with Zhongguohua is not only rooted in academic and institutional history but is also deeply embedded in the traditions of the official Protestant church.