The Jesus Prayer in Daily Life
The Jesus Prayer may be the missing key to spiritual renewal in Chinese churches.
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Why Some Chinese Protestants Are Becoming Catholic
Some seek shelter in what feels more stable. I understand that. But we are called to covenantal faithfulness, rooted in grace, perseverance, and the cross.
Embracing Russian Orthodoxy: Why I Don’t Call This a Conversion
My journey of exploring the unique spiritual resources across various Christian branches and denominational traditions is far from over; it continues to this day.
Chinese Christians “Looking East”: The Empirical Evidence
The Orthodox tradition has something meaningful to offer Chinese evangelical churches—not necessarily as a replacement, but as a resource for reflection and renewal.
Between Popes, Two Bishops: Observing China’s Moves and the Vatican’s Silence
It seems fair to say that the road ahead will remain challenging for Catholic Christians in China, especially for those who are staying faithful to the pope.
Crossing the Divide
Looking back, Liu sees his Catholic journey as a shift away from a faith centered on outcomes toward one centered on God himself.
Christianity in East Asia
God is actively working among his people throughout East Asia in ways that may be surprising to those of us in the West or may appear hidden.
Standing in the True Light
For him, Orthodoxy is not about changing churches. It’s about rediscovering what was once central to the early Christian faith—a truth, he believes, that continues to burn.
Ink That Binds
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
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
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.