Children’s Day and Other Sparks of a Prolife Movement in China
In 2013, I first learned of a campaign linking China’s June 1st national holiday— “Children’s Day,” to a call to treasure human life in the womb and to reject abortion.
Christianity in China
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China Christian Daily’s Top 10 News Stories of 2020
What news stories were Chinese Christians paying attention to in 2020?
Chinese Church Voices—Top 10 for 2020
The outbreak of Covid-19 in China and its effect on the church and people of China was the major story in 2020—but it was not the only story.
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.
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.
The Never Ending March
A detailed, yet thoughtful, discussion of the history and political circumstances of the Catholic Church 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.
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.
Seeing the Same China, but for Different Reasons
It is possible to agree on many things about China, yet still talk past one another.
A House Church Pastor Responds to “China’s Registered Church”
I am glad there are people telling the other side of the story of the TSPM church in China; it’s not only fair to do so but also beneficial for the kingdom of God.
The 70th Anniversary of the TSPM
The Three-Self Patriotic Movement celebrated its 70th anniversary last month. This write-up from China Christian Daily gives a snapshot of celebrations surrounding the event.
A Reader Responds to “China’s Registered Churches”
The reality is, there are good and not so good house churches, and there are good and not so good TSPM churches. The important question is the substance of the teaching and ministry of the church rather than how each church navigates the realities of the Chinese government.