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Rethinking Church in Today’s World
In the past few years, we have seen a lot of changes in the context and circumstances in which the church in China follows Christ. The way that churches and individual believers view the new normal and respond to it varies greatly. We have explored that a bit in recent posts about the use of […]
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Online Theological Training
Forty Years of Growth of Liangyou Theological Seminary
From a radio program to a fully online seminary, Liangyou Seminary has been a key institution for training and equipping pastors and leaders in China. Luke Cheng walks us through the seminary’s forty-year history, showcasing the ingenuity and perseverance necessary to get biblical training to China’s believers.
Churches Seeking to Stay Online
New regulations governing online religious content came into effect on March 1 of this year. If strictly enforced, the regulations could severely restrict the use of online tools for ministry and outreach by Christians in China. Here's a brief update on how churches are responding.
Who Moved My Church?
[…] 1998. Bruce Drake, “Number of Christians Rises, But Their Share of World Population Stays Stable,” Pew Research Center, March 22, 2013. Accessed January 25, 2023. www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/03/22/number-of-christians-rises-but-their-share-of-world-population-stays-stable/">https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/03/22/number-of-christians-rises-but-their-share-of-world-population-stays-stable/. “Status of Global Christianity, 2020, in the Context of 1900-2050,” Center for the Study of Global Christianity, July 2019. Accessed January 25, 2023. www.gordonconwell.edu/center-for-global-christianity/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/01/Status-of-Global-Christianity-2020.pdf">https://www.gordonconwell.edu/center-for-global-christianity/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/01/Status-of-Global-Christianity-2020.pdf. Leah […]
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A Framework for Digital Evangelism
Dr. Harris and Reed’s relational approach applies for individuals to begin relationships with Chinese people in various online spaces and understand their needs. The content of the book needs to be further contextualized for a local Chinese audience, where relationship building will have more nuances in both cultural and digital landscapes.
Online Meeting Platforms
[…] what it would have been like to get through this without the internet? No working from home. No late night Zoom calls. No livestreamed church services. No online learning. No “contactless” meal or grocery deliveries. The list goes on. If you’re anything like me, you are probably getting tired of all of the above […]
In-Person vs Online Church Gatherings (2)
In this article from OC Behold, Pastor Zhong Rongkai talks about the importance of online church gatherings during quarantine. Pastor Zhong says Christians should take advantage of this time to “practice readiness” for future outreach and ministry. Zhong gives practical advice on how churches can prepare for such future opportunities. Because of the length, […]
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China’s Online Christian Community
[…] than four million “followers,” as well as famous actors and actresses. Perhaps most surprising is the availability of the Bible online. A popular one is O-Bible (http:// www.o-bible.com/gb/index.html). With choices of English, simplified characters or traditional characters, this site provides the text of the entire Bible as well as Bible study tools. What are […]
On the Horns of an Educational Dilemma
[…] from 6 years old to attend a registered school. Christian schools cannot generally be registered. Homeschooling is not expressly permitted, though it is currently being overlooked. http:// www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1399191/legal-loophole-opens-chance-homeschooling China’s retirement age is 60 for men, 55 for female white collar workers and 50 for female blue-collar employees. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/special/2014-03/10/c_133175655.htm There have long been various exceptions […]
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Pastors in China’s New Era
[…] Kang Lim and Ben Blanchard, “Xi Jinping Hopes Traditional Faiths Can Fill Moral Void in China: Sources,” Reuters, September 29, 2013, accessed March 7, 2023, www.reuters.com/article/us-china-politics-vacuum/xi-jinping-hopes-traditional-faiths-can-fill-moral-void-in-china-sources-idUSBRE98S0GS20130929">https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-politics-vacuum/xi-jinping-hopes-traditional-faiths-can-fill-moral-void-in-china-sources-idUSBRE98S0GS20130929. David H. Adeney, China: The Church’s Long March (Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 1985), 33; Carsten Vala, The Politics of Protestant Churches and the Party-State in China […]