6 Steps to Re-opening
Many churches in China are resuming regular worship services in the wake of COVID-19. What precautions should they take as they open their doors?
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3 Questions: Far East Deep South
"Chinese people in Mississippi? What happened there?"
Training Laborers for His Harvest
An exploration of William Milne’s mentorship of Liang Fa, the first ordained Chinese pastor.
Weathering the COVID Storm
Insights from a conversation about the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on the church in China.
In-Person vs Online Church Gatherings (2)
Pastor Zhong encourages Christians to take advantage of the stay-at-home time to “practice readiness” for future outreach and ministry.
Chinese vs American Family
I didn’t understand that by disagreeing with my parents and older people that I was not showing them respect and returning the care they had given me.
Dreams and Disillusionment
If you’ve lived in China (Shanghai, particularly), you’ll love Shanghai Free Taxi. If you’re making plans to go to China, it’s a great introduction. If neither, read it anyway. You'll smile and learn stuff along the way!
Stopping the Spread
Those partnering with China’s emerging missions movement would do well to consider what they may be passing on without even realizing it. Careful filtering of concepts and methods—but more importantly, values and unspoken assumptions—could help guard China’s future mission leaders from replicating painful mistakes.
In-Person vs Online Church Gatherings (1)
Exploring the relationship between traditional church and online gatherings and what might be the direction of future gatherings in the church.
Cultural Identity—East vs West
In Asia I experienced a lot of cultural stress but didn’t know why. Not only was I trying to adjust to a different culture, but I was also dealing with unconscious American and Japanese cultural values.
Where to Get a Bible in China
Printed and electronic versions are available, but where?
Missions from China Today
I encourage you to read every word of “Doing Missions with Chinese Characteristics,” pray, and ponder both what God wants to teach you, as well as how you might apply it to your service to the world.