Resources from 2020
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Golden Goose: The Story of a Peasant Family in Western China
A Book Review and Interview
A three-generational story of a rural Sichuanese family.
A Reader Responds to “China’s Registered Churches”
The reality is, there are good and not so good house churches, and there are good and not so good TSPM churches. The important question is the substance of the teaching and ministry of the church rather than how each church navigates the realities of the Chinese government.
ZGBriefs | October 1, 2020
Chinese Citizens Are Already Receiving a Coronavirus Vaccine (September 29, 2020, The New Yorker) These days, when I talk to people in the Chinese pharmaceutical and medical industries, I always ask, “Have you been vaccinated?”
Why Reaching 2nd Generation Chinese Americans Is Crucial but Difficult
I learned that there was a great concern for the second and following generations of Chinese Americans, because so many were leaving the church, and not following the faith of their parents. This “silent exodus” has concerned many Chinese church leaders and families for decades and it is still occurring.
A Call to Prayer
Not only has the coronavirus disrupted lives in China this year, there have also been floods and other disasters that have caused havoc. A northern pastor calls for prayer.
The Chinese Church May Be More Complex than You Thought
When we talk about Protestant Christianity in contemporary China, two trademarks stand out: dual networks (Three-Self Patriotic Movement and house church movement), and strong governmental oversight or control of the church. However, they also point to a reality of great diversity, richness, and irony.
Webinar Recording: How Relevant Is the Gospel for the Chinese?
If you missed the live webinar, you can still access the presentation.
ZGBriefs | September 24, 2020
China to allow foreigners with valid residence permits to enter from Sept 28 (September 23, 2020, Reuters) China’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday foreigners with valid residence permits can enter the country without needing to re-apply for visas from Sept. 28. Foreigners whose residence permits expired after March 28 can apply for visas at Chinese embassies and consulates for entry, the ministry said in a statement on its website.
The TSPM—Seeing Beyond History
This enduring narrative of the TSPM is an integral part of the larger Persecuted Church narrative that continues to dominate conversations about the church in China both in Christian and secular circles.
A Pastoral Letter When the Church Can’t Gather for Communion
A pastor in Shanghai reflects on the importance of the Lord's Supper and expresses the shared desire to again meet in person and partake of this means of grace.