Variations on a Theme
Our China stories are not merely descriptions of an objective reality manifesting itself in the Chinese church; they speak to where we believe China’s church is (or should be) going.
Ideas
Editorial reflection and analysis on issues shaping Chinese Christianity.
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Hope in the Sunset Years
Those who have faith in God and hope in the Lord, even if they are in the twilight of their lives, shall not be worried or afraid, because God has promised that “they still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green."
Gaining Perspective on the Chinese American Christian Diaspora
We are grateful to the contributors of the winter ChinaSource Quarterly for providing us the opportunity to be richly informed in such a crucial season. I hope we can all come to this reading as humble learners, challenged to seek, understand, and grow.
Training Cross-Cultural Workers to Cross Honor-Shame Cultures
How might Christians from one honor-shame culture effectively serve cross-culturally in another honor-shame culture?
Ministering to Those Considering Abortion
If you are a Christian and are wondering where you might serve God; or if you are a servant of the church wondering what new service your church should invest in—then, this area of service should definitely be on your list.
Religious Activities by Foreigners
What's in the draft regulations and what might they mean for foreign Christians living in China?
Seeing Things Differently
In proposing that we need to get beyond the “persecuted church” narrative, I am not advocating . . . that we leave it behind completely, but rather that we recognize its limits.
Additional Factors for Reaching the 2nd Generation and a Challenge
Principles for reaching second generation Chinese Americans—for parents and churches.
Developing and Modeling a Biblical Worldview
If we believe God's word is true, we should not shy away from letting second generation youth ask questions. If students are free to ask questions in a safe environment, and are given Biblical answers, their faith will grow.
What to Do When Things Just Don’t Feel Right
If you’d like a small, but tangible way, to share Jesus’ love with a group of women and their families in China (as well as bless your own friends and family), here’s a simple way to do that.
Where Can Young People Turn? (3)
A Chinese Christian counselor talks about the current emotional plight of Chinese young people and provides penetrating analysis that is helpful to better understand the challenges that Chinese young people face today.
The Chinese Church’s Context May Be More Complex than You Thought
Without grappling with the complex social and political context of the Chinese church, we are not able to fully understand why the church itself is so complex or how to develop a proper relationship with the church in China.