Developing a Returnee Ministry from Overseas
Why returnees need ministry from their "home" churches abroad and how it can be done.
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In God We Trust
This brochure, from an exhibit held at Bard College (Annandale on the Hudson, New York) in September 2011, is an introduction to contemporary Chinese art.
An Official Code of Conduct for China’s Pastors
Delineating nine areas of expectations for pastors in China.
On Being a Servant Leader
A reflection on the pastor’s identity as a servant.
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
Some of the stories and faces of those brought the gospel to remote areas of 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 Pastor’s Identity
Three-self church pastor Chen Shengfeng reflects on the identity of the pastor.
The Challenge of Relationships in the Church
What they should be and how they can damage the witness of the church.
True Luxury
Many Chinese today are obsessed with attaining lives of luxury. A Christian observes that this obsession grows out of a desire for identity and recognition that can only truly be found in the gospel.
The Poor Preachers of the Chinese Church
In a somewhat hyperbolic yet prophetic tone, writer Huo Shu rallies Christians to reconsider the idea of “poor preachers.”
Mid-Autumn Festival—A Christian Perspective
On September 13, Chinese celebrated one of China’s biggest holidays—Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节). This article from the Gospel Times looks at if and how Christians should observe the holiday.