Jesse Zexi Sun

Jesse Zexi Sun holds a PhD in World Christianity from Duke University and currently serves as an Assistant Professor of History of Christianity at Belmont University. His research primarily focuses on the history of Chinese Christianity and its relationship with nationalism.

Blog Entries

Witnessing the Gospel Publicly

Historical Reflections for Contemporary Chinese Christians

In a recent presentation by Daryl Ireland on early twentieth-century Chinese Christian posters, a wealth of insights emerged that illuminate the intersection of faith and culture in China. As Chinese Christians continue to navigate the challenges of their cultural and political environment, the lessons from history can serve as both a warning and an inspiration.

Supporting Article

The Waning of a Pragmatic Cosmopolitanism

Western Denominations in the Views of Cheng Jingyi and Ni Tuosheng

Sun considers the differences between the views of Cheng and Ni regarding denominations in the first half of the twentieth century.