Resources from 2021
The Resource Library is where you will find the latest resources from across our publications.
Why Do Chinese Come to Faith?
An Infographic from InterVarsity International Student Ministry
Data regarding church growth in China repurposed for campus ministry among Chinese international students.
Take Language Learning Seriously
A Book Recommendation
For many engaged in cross-cultural service (or preparing for it), language learning is often one of the most daunting tasks. Especially for those of us whose only experience is Spanish or French class in the American educational system, we are wholly unprepared, and most likely don’t even know where to begin.
ZGBriefs | July 15, 2021
Why China Is Going After Its Tech Giants (July 10, 2021, China File) To understand why, it is best to try to think from the perspectives of China’s leaders. Their intended messages are aimed at different audiences: domestic Internet firms and the domestic public at large, as well as those outside of the country.
Prepping for the Olympics
To help our readers in their Olympic-watching prep, here is a story from Chinese Church Voices about a legendary Olympian—Li Yan, a short-track speed skating athlete and coach, who happens to be from China and happens to be a Christian.
ChinaSource Perspective
Too Much for One Issue
A ChinaSource staff member describes a decades-old international student outreach to students in her neighborhood and references the long history of student ministry in China noting that the length and breadth of China-related student ministry were too great to deal with in just one issue of CSQ.
Lead Article
History of Student Ministry in China
Starting in 1818 and continuing to the present, the author provides an overview of the history of student ministry in China.
Book Reviews
Campus Ministry in Pre-1949 China
A Book Review.
This brief volume covers David Adeney’s involvement in student ministry as well as events that occurred during that turbulent time in China—the backdrop of WWII, civil war, and the communist takeover.
Supporting Article
Recent Student Ministry in China
Adapting to Present Realities
Chen gives us a look at the past 30 years or so of student ministry in mainland China. He explains the various groups, churches, and agencies that have been involved with campus ministries and other venues.