Blog Entries
A Journey of Faith
From Childhood Rituals to a Life of Passionate Evangelism
My heart burned for more young people to come to church, to encounter the living Christ, and to serve with passion and purpose.
Unpacking the Shifting Narrative of Christianity in China
Sinicization, Chinafication, or Zhongguohua?
Sinicization, Chinafication, or Zhongguohua? Defining the term in question goes to the heart of understanding China’s current policy and its effect upon religious believers.
Breaking the Cycle: Can Our Denomination Be Revitalized?
Renewal is never easy, but it’s not impossible. So, will we finally stop the excuses, or will history repeat itself—again?
Nestorian? Or Not?
But the question is: should we still use the term "Nestorian" to refer to this early Chinese Christian movement?
Reaching out to the Disabled and Handicapped
My prayer is that the local church in China will lead the way in reaching out to those who are disabled.
Returnee Ministry in the Era of Migration—Local Church as a Community to Receive
The local church can play a pivotal role in welcoming returnees, offering them care, and helping them navigate the challenges they face upon their return.
Pray for China: A Guided Prayer Resource
B.F. Weston has recently started a website called PrayforChina.us, with the goal of “promote[ing] prayer from every US state for every Chinese province (and county).”
How Not to End Persecution
Research and advocacy organizations who have kept the world informed of rights violations in China and other countries are now laying off staff, resulting in decreased visibility into the lives of those who suffer for their faith.
“Shrewd as Snakes”?
Just as the serpent maneuvers and weaves through its environment, we can adopt an outward appearance of compliance while preserving inner principles.
A Testament of Faith: The Bürklin Family’s Century-Long Partnership with the Chinese Church
As the Chinese church continues to grow and face new challenges, the story of the Bürklin family serves as a reminder of what true partnership in ministry looks like.