Resources from 2020
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China’s Harvest Fields
A Book Review
A must read for anyone interested in the church in China, this book provides historical perspective for understanding the current situation and future possibilities.
In Exile—Still Working
While there are many things we miss about China, we’ve also seen how God, in his sovereign wisdom, has used this time for our good and his glory.
ZGBriefs | September 17, 2020
State Department lowers China travel advisory but warns of 'arbitrary detentions and exit bans' (September 14, 2020, USA Today) The U.S. Department of State lowered its advisory for China on Monday, from level 4 ("Do not travel") to level 3, urging Americans to reconsider any travel to that country.
The Climbers
A Film Review
The true story of Chinese mountaineers who successfully summited Mount Everest (twice)—the Chinese way.
A T-Shirt Witness in China
Christians in China are not always as hidden as you might think. A Christian volunteer group in northern China is out serving the public wearing t-shirts that read, “Jesus Loves You.” How is such a thing possible in China today?
Communism’s Questions, Christianity’s Answers
A case could be made that, for many Chinese, Christianity provides credible responses to questions that Communism raises but is ultimately unable to answer.
In Exile—Still Waiting
I’ve asked God during these days if he really is completely sovereign and he has answered clearly that he is. I’ve asked him if my identity is truly secure in him and not the work and life I suddenly lost. It is. I’ve asked him if all of this could really be for my good. It is. And I’ve prayed that he would help me say blessed be the name of the Lord. He has.
ZGBriefs | September 10, 2020
China doubles down against foreign teachers spreading Christianity (September 6, 2020, South China Morning Post). New foreign hires will also have to complete 20 hours of political indoctrination covering China’s development, laws, professional ethics and education policies.
No Language Requirement
China has offered me the most experiences for worshiping outside of my culture and this morning my mind wandered back to my first Sunday morning there.