The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength!

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ZGBriefs | November 14, 2019

Names from God: The power of Protestant names in China  (November 13, 2019, Contemporary China Centre Blog) Church leaders play a central role in the naming process and some are regarded as such adept name-givers that they are approached by people from outside of the church to name children.

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ZGBriefs | November 7, 2019

Remembering Pastor Samuel Lamb and His Faith in the Face of Persecution in China  (November 3, 2019, Christianity Today) I want to share about one special man who was a giant among men of faith and who had an incredible impact on my life.

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ZGBriefs | October 31, 2019

Houses divided  (October 24, 2019, World Magazine) Hong Kong pastors walk a fine line between members who support protests and members who support police.

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ZGBriefs | October 24, 2019

China’s religion problem: Why the Chinese Communist Party views religious belief as a threat  (October 17, 2019, Asia Dialogue) In recent decades the level of repression has increased significantly. At the same time, churches, temples, and monasteries attract large numbers of devotees.

A Christian’s Experience in Detention

Brother Xu Guoyong, co-founder of Oak Tree Press in Beijing, was tragically killed in an accident in January 2016. In this excerpt from his writings he reflected on the time he spent imprisoned for his faith. 

Those Who Have Served Faithfully

In the Nujiang Valley, Yunnan

Some of the stories and faces of those brought the gospel to remote areas of China.

Language vs. Attitude

If you intend to live and work in China, France, or wherever, check your attitude. With an attitude of acceptance, participation, immersion, you will not only develop meaningful relationships, but language acquisition will be enhanced.

Developments in Registered Church Ministry

Some observations of the impact of the religious regulations and Siniciation on Three-Self churches.

A Key Way that Christians around the World Can Contribute to Gospel Growth in China

Returnees

Have you considered that the Chinese student you are connecting with may one day be a person of influence in China?

Training Lay Leaders in China

The Hou Zaimen church in Jinan, Shandong Province has developed a system for training lay people and managing meeting points which are contributing to the spiritual growth of believers.

The Chinese Mayor

A Film Review

The story of a city and a man.

Visualizing the Complexity

An Infographic

"Like everything else about China, the landscape of religious life is quite complicated."

Talking about Sensitive Issues

The conversation taught me the importance of relational trust and humility in addressing sensitive historical topics and the vital role of self-critique in forming the most important of connections: ones that bring us closer to our shared sense of brokenness and the need for grace beyond what we can muster....

The Pastor's Identity

Three-self church pastor Chen Shengfeng reflects on the identity of the pastor.

A Few Unanswered Questions

From the recent webinar, "What Is It Like to Be a Christian in China?"

Can Christians Celebrate Halloween?

An Explanation and a Rejoinder

Some thoughts on Halloween for Christians in China.

Learning to Be a Learner

Over the years it has been reiterated that to truly serve the people of China and the Chinese church, one must first be a learner. Adopting a “posture of learning” is essential, but how does one actually do that?

The Challenge of Relationships in the Church

What they should be and how they can damage the witness of the church.

My Visit to the Ai Weiwei: Bare Life Exhibition

A walk through an art exhibition. 

A Few Good Podcasts

What better way to enjoy autumn than listening to a China-related podcast?