Blog Entries by Brad Vaughn
Brad Vaughn (formerly known by the pseudonym Jackson Wu; PhD, Southeastern Baptist) is the theologian in residence with Global Training Network. He previously lived and worked in East Asia for almost two decades, teaching theology and missiology for Chinese pastors. He serves on the Asian/Asian-American theology steering committee of the Evangelical Theological Society and is the author of Saving God's Face, One Gospel for All Nations, Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes, Seeking God's Face, and The Cross in Context. You can find his articles and resources at savinggodsface.com.
The Ministry of Women in the Chinese Church
A reader responds to the spring issue of CSQ with insightful observations and questions.
6 Approaches to Contextualization in China
We know contextualization is important, but not everyone comes at it in the same way.
A Dictionary for Learning Theological Chinese
Mandarin students spend years learning the basics of daily language and only scratch the surface when it comes to spiritual and theological vocabulary. Here's a resource to help.
Training Cross-Cultural Workers to Cross Honor-Shame Cultures
How might Christians from one honor-shame culture effectively serve cross-culturally in another honor-shame culture?
4 Key Factors Influencing Cultural Adjustment and Retention of Chinese Missionaries
Food for thought for churches and sending agencies.
The 3D Gospel Is Now in Mandarin
A tool for understanding the need to contextualize ministry in light of different types of cultures.
7 Reasons Why Sinicization Is Not Rhetoric This Time
Isn't this just propaganda, empty threats, or show. Haven’t we seen similar programs rolled out in the past?
How Can Chinese Christians Foster a Reformation Spirit?
Today Christians celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. But why?
Reflections on the Reformation 500 and the Gospel Conference
We caught up with our friend Jackson Wu at the Reformation 500 conference in Hong Kong and asked him to share his reflections on the conference.