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Evangelism is something that is increasingly emphasized in Chinese churches, both official and unofficial. Christians are being encouraged by their pastors and by one another to look for creative ways to share the gospel with those around them, whether at home, in the work place, or in society.
A recent article in mainland-based site, The Christian Times, highlights some of the unique challenges of doing mission work among the Tibetan people.
A reporter interviews leaders from various seminaries and Bible schools throughout Mainland China (and Hong Kong and Taiwan) for their perspectives on the issues related to seminary education in China.
A Chinese blogger gives his thoughts on how the Chinese church can become healthier and more accepted in Chinese society.
For those who are beginning or have just begun a life of service in China, the list of skills to master and concepts to grasp can seem daunting. The summer 2013 edition of Chinasource Quarterly (due out this week) is designed to provide a roadmap for the process of entering into the Chinese ministry context.
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A Chinese pastor offers encouragement to parents whose children are preparing to take the annual college entrance examination.
Chinese Christians go online to call for prayer for the victims of a deadly fire at a food processing plant.
The following article from the mainland site Gospel Times tells of an anti-abortion public service announcement that was posted online as well as played on Bus-TV in Chengdu, urging people to avoid having abortions on International Children's Day (June 1), and of other anti-abortion activities in Changchun, Jilin.
An intereview with a woman pastor of a Three-Self Church in Beijing about the unique challenges of balancing here ministry with being a mother.
A Chinese Christian comments on the milk powder scandal, reminding fellow believers to focus on Christ and the Word and not rely on works or other "spiritual additives."
This article, translated from the mainland site Gospel Times, is about a young dancer named Liao Zhi who lost both of her legs in the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake.