Editorials

Can the Chinese Church Say “No”?

The editor's point of view.

Supporting Article

Maximizing Effectiveness for Discipling Peoples

Seven steps to effective partnering.

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Macau

Chinese Culture with a Portuguese Touch

A look at Macau as it returns to Chinese sovereignty.

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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.

Book Reviews

Where East Meets West

One World: Two Minds, Eastern and Western Outlooks in a Changing World by Denis Lane, 

Reviewed by Wright Doyle

Peoples of China

Intellectuals and Gateway People Groups

Strategically, reaching intellectuals with the gospel may be key to reaching China as a whole.

Lead Article

Chinese Intellectuals and the Search for Modern China

The role that Chinese intellectuals play in the spread of the gospel in China.

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Why I Would Not Become a Christian

Reflections on God and Culture

Fan Xuede’s article is not an easy one to read. Here you will find the brutally honest soul of a contemporary mainland Chinese mind, who views the West— and the Christian religion—from a 20th  century non-western perspective. You may not be ready for what you will find. A former Marxist philosopher who is now living in the United States, his words will warm your heart and move you to tears. It may also surprise, shock, anger, shame, and convict you. Our prayer is that it will move you to your knees, to prayer and to action.