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Too Much to Do Alone

Reading the recent issue of CSQ brought back fond memories of my time with college students in China and reminded me of the strategic nature of campus ministry, both in China and around the world. The articles also highlighted the need for an integrated approach to student ministry in China.

It’s Like Sipping from a Fire Hose

A webinar exploring ways to learn about China, from language and culture to history and contemporary society. What books to read? What online resources to dip into? Not to point you to facts and figures, but to provide tools that will set you on a path of life-long learning.

I Met Love during the Pandemic

Love is so beautiful that it can cover the ugliness that arose from the sweep of the virus. May the Lord continue to help us grow in love during this season

Pray for the People of Henan

Henan province was hit by torrential rain last month resulting in widespread flooding that resulted in loss of life, dramatic rescues, and extensive damage. Christians in the area responded with pleas for prayer.

Learning from China about Student Ministry

I have never been more convinced that the global church in the 21st century has much to learn from the Chinese church past and present. . . . Nyima Rongwu has lifted my eyes to learn from my Chinese brothers and sisters anew, and I am thankful.

Zhengzhou!

For tragic reasons, the world has become familiar with the Chinese city of Zhengzhou this week. Torrential rain dropped a year’s worth of rain in four days, causing devastating floods that have killed dozens and left millions homeless.

Returnees—A Topic Worth Revisiting

Returnees is a topic that we continue to return to. We have dedicated two issues of CSQ to the topic and we will be including an update on returnee ministry in the 2021 autumn issue. Why is this topic worth revisiting?

Take Language Learning Seriously

For many engaged in cross-cultural service (or preparing for it), language learning is often one of the most daunting tasks. Especially for those of us whose only experience is Spanish or French class in the American educational system, we are wholly unprepared, and most likely don’t even know where to begin.