A Beginner’s Bibliography
A starting point for those anticipating service in China, this bibliography includes helpful works on China's history, parenting overseas, language learning, Christianity and works about contemporary China.
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“House Church” and “Three-Self”
Protestantism in contemporary China is usually expressed using the opposing terms of "house church" and "Three-Self church," but McLeister believes this paradigm should not be accepted as a given. Rather, there is a wide range of congregation types in China which the author describes. He goes on to explain why boundaries between congregations may be blurred and gives examples of cooperative activities.
China – Here We Are!
How can one prepare for service in China? The author provides practical insights with examples from her own experiences when she first lived in another culture. From exploring one's expectations to extending grace and embracing the challenge, Ms. Klopper offers valuable advice that can lessen the initial strain of cross-cultural living.
Change, Stasis and Opportunity
The author asserts that while the pace of development in China has been frenetic and its economic growth historic, there have been few substantive changes in the nation. He then addresses current trends in China, reflects on what they mean for Chinese society and the Chinese church and looks at implications for ministry by expatriate Christians living there.
Changing China, Continuing Challenges
Editor's Note: This editorial originally appeared in "What Every Expat in China Ministry Needs to Know" (CS Quarterly, 2013 Summer).
ZGBriefs
This weekly newsletter containing condensations of news items gathered from published sources is available via email and on the ZGBriefs page of the ChinaSource website. For daily updates follow ZG Briefs on Twitter @ZG_Briefs.
Foreigners and Chinese Working Together
As a Chinese Christian, Jenny has worked alongside foreigners in Christian organizations for over a decade. She opens her heart and shares insights from a Chinese perspective to help new workers (and those already in China) avoid points of misunderstanding and friction as they serve with local brothers and sisters.
To Aquire the Chinese Language
For those of you hard at work learning the Chinese language, an encouraging word:
A Pastor’s Thoughts on the “Gao Kao”
A Chinese pastor offers encouragement to parents whose children are preparing to take the annual college entrance examination.
Netizens Offer Prayers for Victims of the Jilin Fire
Chinese Christians go online to call for prayer for the victims of a deadly fire at a food processing plant.
An Anti-Abortion PSA and a Call for the Church to Repent
The following article from the mainland site Gospel Times tells of an anti-abortion public service announcement that was posted online as well as played on Bus-TV in Chengdu, urging people to avoid having abortions on International Children's Day (June 1), and of other anti-abortion activities in Changchun, Jilin.
An Interview with a “Pastor Mom” in Beijing
An intereview with a woman pastor of a Three-Self Church in Beijing about the unique challenges of balancing here ministry with being a mother.