The Chinese Mayor

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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.

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ZGBriefs | October 17, 2019

What America Didn’t Anticipate About China  (October 16, 2019, The Atlantic) For too long, policy makers ignored the possibility that China could transform the U.S., rather than the other way around.

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? 

Gospel Impact in East Africa

A Reader Responds

It is time for African Christians to take the next step in cross-cultural disciple-making and engage the Chinese in their midst. Fred and Faith and their colleagues have shown the way. May many others join them as well as develop new creative ventures for the sake of the gospel.

True Luxury

Many Chinese today are obsessed with attaining lives of luxury. A Christian observes that this obsession grows out of a desire for identity and recognition that can only truly be found in the gospel.

Did You Do Your Homework?

In the midst of all the required teacher feedback and correction, there are thought-provoking surprises; those reminders that there’s always so much more going on than pronunciation or grammar.

Being Legitimate

An ebook for anyone working in or considering serving in a creative-access country.

A Different Perspective

From an entrerpeneur and businessman working in China.

The Poor Preachers of the Chinese Church

In a somewhat hyperbolic yet prophetic tone, writer Huo Shu rallies Christians to reconsider the idea of “poor preachers.”