Persistent reports of Christians in China being harassed, fined, detained and oppressed through discriminatory policies often lead outside observers to conclude that the Chinese government is pursuing a concerted and consistent policy to restrict Christian activity and stem the growth of Christianity. While these troubling incidents remain a reality of life in China, a survey of the larger picture suggests that they are the exception rather than the rule, and that there may be room for cautious optimism concerning future policy toward China's Christians.
Brent Fulton
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January 6, 2010
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Ideas, Scholarship
A word from the managing editor.
Julia Grosser
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December 21, 2009
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Scholarship
Among all debates and controversies about the Back to Jerusalem (BTJ) phenomenon, the issue of training Chinese missionaries seems to have fallen on the sidelines. More attention has been given to issues such as the controversial number of 100,000 missionaries, abuse of the genuine grass-root missionary spirit, and who has the right to represent BTJ. Despite the legitimacy of all these concerns, traininga critical component that determines the outcome of missionshas not been given enough attention.
L. K. Chiu
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Scholarship
With the number of Chinese scholars studying abroad increasing and many of them coming to faith in Christ, understanding the challenges they face in returning to China is vital for their ongoing spiritual growth. What is being done to deal with those challenges?
Jeff Mennen
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Scholarship
A look at the urban church today (2009).
Frank Peterson
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Scholarship
The people of China view current events through two historical lenses.
Kay Danielson
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Scholarship
The editor's perspective...
Brent Fulton
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Scholarship
China: Ancient Culture, Modern Society by Peter Xiaoming Yu and G. Wright Doyle.
Reviewed by Tricia Bølle
Tricia Bølle
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November 13, 2009
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Scholarship
Who are the foreigners that have gone to China in the past and today?
Andy Yi, Dwight Nordstrom
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Scholarship
There are key areas that agencies need to consider for their involvement in China to be effective and lasting.
Huo Shui
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Scholarship
From the editor's point of view...
Brent Fulton
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Scholarship
Is the role of foreign workers in China changing? Yes and no. The biblical mandates remain unchanged: go into all the world; make disciples of all nations; love your neighbor; build my church. These scriptural imperatives also remain unfinished. Is the role of the foreign worker changing? It depends on where the worker is and who he or she relates to.
John Thomas
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Scholarship