Autumn 1999
Lead Article
Toward a New Approach to Ministry in China
Are there effective ways the church in the West can help the Chinese church with leadership training needs?
Supporting Article
Western images in a Chinese mirror
Lessons from history for those seeking to serve in China.
Supporting Article
Reflections on Ten Years of Work with the Church in China
10 Years 10 Lessons
Ten lessons for those going to serve in China from someone with experience.
Supporting Article
Maximizing Effectiveness for Discipling Peoples
Seven steps to effective partnering.
Supporting Article
Macau
Chinese Culture with a Portuguese Touch
A look at Macau as it returns to Chinese sovereignty.
Supporting Article
Preparing for China?
What to Know before You Go
Tips for those preparing to serve in China.
Book Reviews
Counterfeits and Kings
God’s Chinese Son, The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom of Hong Xiuquan, by Jonathan D. Spence,
Reviewed by Tony Lambert
Peoples of China
Discipling the Unreached Peoples of China
The Adopt-a-People concept has caught on, and many individuals, churches, and agencies are making a focus on a particular people group the heart of their mission strategy. Here are some suggestions relating to the challenge of actually reaching the peoples of China with the gospel.