The Three-Self Patriotic Movement
Vala addresses the history of TSPM churches and the distinction between them and house churches. He looks at their relationship over past years and describes what is happening with both today.
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Demographics Beyond Numbers
This first set of demographics helps us see who is in the churches we visited and who is responding to the survey.
Back in Church in China
While many places in China continue to take precautions against the coronavirus pandemic, churches in some areas are resuming their in-person worship services. The Gospel Times highlights several churches that recently resumed worship services.
How the Church Grows in China
Getting beyond how many Christians there are in China to how is this remarkable growth of the church taking place.
6 Steps to Re-opening
Many churches in China are resuming regular worship services in the wake of COVID-19. What precautions should they take as they open their doors?
Weathering the COVID Storm
Insights from a conversation about the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on the church in China.
Churches in China Begin Reopening
For the past several months, most churches in China have not been able to hold in-person services due to concerns over COVID-19. However, some churches in China have recently begun to reopen.
Is Having Insurance an Indication of Unbelief?
Many churches in China expect pastors to receive low salaries and compensation because it is the “spiritual” thing to do.
Salt in the Soup
Three church leaders in China reflect on their experiences of “doing church” in the midst of a health crisis and quarantine.
From Here to There
Those who stay in China for any length of time often discover that their most meaningful work is quite different from what they had originally envisioned doing when they first arrived.
Some Unanswered Questions
From the recent webinar, “Our China Stories: Unpacking Contemporary Narratives about the Church in China.”
When You Can’t Gather for Worship
10 Links to Online Sunday Worship Services.