Guiyang!

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ZGBriefs | December 5, 2019

Expat Wrestling Season: The internal clash between staying and going  (December 3, 2019, The Culture Blend) It’s here again. Wrestling season. For the expats. Here’s the backstory . . . for the rest of you. Expats don’t stay forever. We come and go. 

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ZGBriefs | November 21, 2019

How To Survive an Increasingly Difficult China  (November 20, 2019, China Law Blog) The New Normal has greatly increased the risks for foreign companies that do business in or with China.

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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.

Guiyang!

A look at China's "Big Data Valley."

Our China Stories

And What They Tell Us about Ourselves

What we fundamentally believe about China’s church goes a long way toward determining how we will choose to engage, how we view what is desirable, and what is possible.

An Official Code of Conduct for China’s Pastors

Delineating nine areas of expectations for pastors in China. 

A Tea House Ministry in Chicago

Something about tea in little cups encourages people to open up and reveal their hearts.

Learning to Be Hospitable

A family learns new ways to show hospitality and build relationships in China.

Unwrap the Gift

A Thanksgiving letter.

On Being a Servant Leader

A reflection on the pastor’s identity as a servant.

Churches, Posters, and State Propaganda

Compliance and Appropriation

A look at how churches are responding.

Facing Reality

If facial recognition technology is being rolled out in every other public space, why would we think churches and other religious institutions would be exempt?

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.