Blog Entries by Tim Brookings

Tim (pseudonym) has been involved in campus ministry for more than 25 years, including 11 years living in western China. Throughout his time in China, he enjoyed building connection and partnership with Chinese church leaders engaged in campus ministry around the country. Since returning to the US in late 2019, Tim has continued to engage with Chinese church and campus ministry issues, particularly through contributions to ChinaSource and through his ThM thesis completed in 2024.

 

Blog Entries

The Rise of Chinese Missionaries

A Historical Perspective

This blog post is the first of a series that will discuss the rise of the Chinese mission movement, particularly through the lens of university graduates. Today’s post will consider the historical background of this movement.

Tim Brookings ⋅ ⋅ Apr 25, 2025

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Real Relations and Real Connections

A Reader Responds to the Autumn CSQ

Whether campus ministry continues to happen primarily online, changes back to in-person, or becomes a hybrid version of the two, building relationships with students is key for the development of campus ministry.

Tim Brookings ⋅ ⋅ Oct 20, 2021

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After Four Years Away

The Joys and Challenges of Re-entering China

In addition to the superficial, easy-to-spot changes in China, there are also subtle changes that may affect serving in China in significant ways.

Tim Brookings ⋅ ⋅ Dec 11, 2015