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ZGBriefs | February 20, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About Traveling Into and Out of China Right Now  (February 19, 2020, The Beijinger) China's National Immigration Administration recently released details on what Chinese and foreigners can expect when dealing with immigration.

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ZGBriefs | February 13, 2020

A Brief History of Face Masks in China  (February 12, 2020, Sixth Tone) Over the past century, Chinese have relied on face masks to shield them from disease, chemical warfare, and pollution. 

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ZGBriefs | February 6, 2020

These airlines have suspended flights to and from China  (February 5, 2020, CNN) Here's a roundup of some major airlines that have suspended or reduced their flights to mainland China.

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ZGBriefs | January 30, 2020

The Truth About “Dramatic Action”  (January 27, 2020, China Media Project) From inside the curtain that now encloses my city, I wish to offer my thoughts on this “dramatic action,” and to judge what we have actually seen and experienced in terms of commitment to public health.

Novel Gospel Opportunities

How One International Church in China Is Maximizing New Gospel Opportunities

What happens when the church is being the church.

Honor-Shame Conference 2020

Reconciling the Nations

Honor and shame have significant implications for both theology and missiology.

When You Can't Gather for Worship

Three-Self Churches Respond to the Coronavirus Crisis

10 Links to Online Sunday Worship Services.

Another Look at the Life of Eric Liddell

A Book Review

A number of books have been written about Eric Liddell, but this one is different.

Wuhan and Psalm 31

Blessed be the LORD, for he has wondrously shown his steadfast love to me when I was in a besieged city. Psalm 31: 21

Matter & Spirit: A Chinese/American Art Exhibition

Contemporary Christian art on display in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

Paratroopers and Motorboats

A sermon

A pastor exhorts his people to imitate Christ and to "be confident in the Lord, more bold to speak the word, without fear."

Bitter Money

A Film Review

An unflinching look at the lives of migrant workers in a factory city.

Praying for Wuhan

A call from pastors in Wuhan to prayer and fasting.

The Evolving Narratives

Looking at the development of the church over the past four decades we can identify two significant dynamics. One is the level of political persecution upon the church. The other is the church’s own internal capacity.

Coronavirus News Roundup

How have Christians in China been affected? How are they responding?

3 Questions: Sinicization or Chinafication?

More new religious regulations? What do they mean for the church in China?

Waiting, Praying in His Embrace

It is a time to wait on the Holy Spirit as we seek him in the name of our Savior and by the power of his word, to inform, guide, strengthen, and sustain his “called out ones” and to pray for healing and protection for those who have been afflicted...

Serving Effectively in the Face of a Pandemic

How do we remain a strong light if indeed the darkness looms in the form of disease? 

Wuhan Pastor: Pray with Us

A letter to Christians from a pastor in Wuhan. 

Where Did They Get That Idea?

Eploring the parallels of two different New Year celebrations.