Resources from 2021
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To WeChat or Not to WeChat?
What can we do? What can we not do? What should we do? What should we not do?
ZGBriefs | May 13, 2021
6 Stunning Statistics from China’s Population Census (May 10, 2021, Radii China) The results of China’s Seventh National Population Census have finally been released, triggering a wave of headlines and social media hot takes. There’s a lot of data to sift through, but here are six bits of info that made us sit up and take notice.
Prolife Work—an Entry Point for the Gospel
When people of faith are directly involved with people experiencing a crisis of faith, gospel ministry happens.
Serving with Wisdom in the Changing Ideology
The governing leadership in China over the years has been consistent, indeed almost predictable. And, as such, as we look at the history of mission and church development in China, we can foresee what Christians in Hong Kong will face in the new normal.
Theology in a Chinese Idiom
A Webinar on Reshaping the Conversation
Join us for a discussion of theology as an "idiomatic activity," expressing Christian thought in ways that are natural to a cultural native, looking specifically at key cultural material in Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism.
ZGBriefs | May 6, 2021
Will Easing of Student Visa Restrictions Rekindle China-US Exchanges? (May 5, 2021, The Diplomat) It’s a step in the right direction, but there are still substantial hurdles – both logistical and political – for Chinese students to come to the U.S.
Christian Theology in a Chinese Idiom
A Webinar on Reshaping the Conversation
The Christian theological conversation spans two millennia. Recently, however, more and more scholars have begun to recognize that, in the words of Andrew Walls, "the theological agenda is cultural induced; and the cross-cultural diffusion of Christian faith invariably makes creative theological activity a necessity." What does that look like in practice? Doesn't that lead to syncretism? Can't we just teach a pure gospel?
Chinese Church Voices—On Pause . . .
Chinese Church Voices (CCV) will be pausing, regrouping and be better able to listen.
Bamboo in Mist
A Book Review
For those seeking a better understanding of Chinese spirituality, this book provides a collection of insightful snapshots.