Resources from 2020

The Resource Library is where you will find the latest resources from across our publications.

Blog Entries

Sometimes a Textbook Is Just a Textbook

And not a sneak peek at a new Bible translation.

Blog Entries

Lockdown Life

Choosing to face hardship—for remaining in China seemed foolish to almost everyone back in February—has brought us tremendous blessing, as each of us has experienced in the most concrete ways imaginable the solid trustworthiness of God’s promise: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

ZGBriefs

ZGBriefs | October 15, 2020

Chinese Christians Deserve a Better Label Than ‘Persecuted’ (October 9, 2020, Christianity Today) We need the Chinese church to be defined not by its limitations or what it does, but by how it is being made into the image of Christ.

Blog Entries

Struggles 2nd Generation Chinese Americans Face

All youth face struggles as they grow up but 2nd generation young people have challenges specific to their situation.

Chinese Christian Voices

Faith through 9778 Days of Imprisonment

Tortured by dogs and forced into confessing a crime he didn’t commit, Zhang Yuhuan spent more than 26 years in prison. He wrote more than 600 appeal letters and was finally released. What sustained him during that time?

Blog Entries

A House Church Pastor Responds to “China’s Registered Church”

I am glad there are people telling the other side of the story of the TSPM church in China; it’s not only fair to do so but also beneficial for the kingdom of God.

Blog Entries

Living Incarnationally—Inside the Wall

Hearing from three individuals who experienced lockdown life in China—including in Wuhan—with their co-workers, friends, and neighbors.

ZGBriefs

ZGBriefs | October 8, 2020

Chinese families shun Western universities as coronavirus, strained ties are ‘scaring middle-class families’ (October 3, 2020, South China Morning Post) About 81 per cent of affluent Chinese families whose children study foreign curriculums and take foreign examinations have decided to postpone plans to send them abroad for undergraduate or graduate studies

Blog Entries

The Importance and Roles of Families and Church Leaders

We must talk about our God in a way that helps them see that he is real in our lives. We cannot pass on what we do not possess.

Chinese Christian Voices

The 70th Anniversary of the TSPM

The Three-Self Patriotic Movement celebrated its 70th anniversary last month. This write-up from China Christian Daily gives a snapshot of celebrations surrounding the event.