Andrew T. Kaiser
How Many Christians in China? And Does It Make a Difference?
At the end of 2011 the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life released the latest edition of their statistical report "Global Christianity" detailing the size and distribution of the Christian Church around the globe. Regardless of how one might regard their conclusions, you cannot help but conclude the church in China is growing. But, is the more important issue behind these figures whether this growing Christian this growing Christian population having a growing influence on Chinese society?
Supporting Article
Less Is More
Discipling Believers in a Cross-Cultural Setting
When expatriates engage in discipleship within the Chinese context, some misconnects can occur. What are they and how can they be avoided?
Book Reviews
The China beyond Bicycles and Baozi*
China Vignettes: An Inside Look at China by Dominic Barton with Mei Ye.
Reviewed by Andrew Kaiser
Ways Foreigners Can Serve in Chinese Churches
According to Chinese regulations, foreigners are free to do most kinds of church service provided it is under the authority of local recognized Chinese church leaders.
Supporting Article
Foreign Christians in Chinese Churches
From joining in Sunday morning worship to attending weekly prayer meetings and Bible studies, much of church life is open to foreign participation.
Lead Article
Cross-Cultural Partnerships in China Ministries
The Role of Due Diligence Research
The importance of due diligence in evaluating potential cross-cultural partners in China ministry.
Supporting Article
Work as Ministry
Foreign Nonprofit Organizations and the Church in China
A brief description of some of the characteristics of effective nonprofit work in China illustrated with concrete examples of how this kind of work relates to gospel ministry.