Blog Entries on Education
Christian School Education in China
The suppression of Christian school education, combined with a law that restricts children under 18 from attending Sunday school, severely curtails the ability of the church to disciple its children. This is a strategic space to watch. May the church, and the education and discipleship of its youth, continue to grow. May God continue to open new doors.
Lighting the Future: A Candle in the Dark
Individual Life Stories from Chinese Christian Families
It brings me great joy to be a part of this journey with these families. Through their incredible stories, I can clearly envision a bright future for mission work in China, facilitated by these resilient children. Despite being pushed out of their home country momentarily, God is lighting up the darkness by providing education based on a biblical worldview.
Homeschooling in China
A Growing Movement
After prayer and careful consideration, some parents decide to send their children to local schools. Others decide to homeschool. Our family tries to emphasize that both options are great, and the decision is ultimately up to the parents and where they believe God is leading them.
Why the Mother Tongue Matters
The Root of Connection and Cultural Vitality
Language is culture. Our mother tongue keeps our cultural heritage alive. The mother tongue helps us stay connected to our traditional, cultural values and our roots.
Education for Chinese Christian Families—Another Way
Guardian visas for parents of young children studying abroad have opened another education opportunity for Christian families in China.
The Students Who Taught the Teacher
It’s my prayer that one day all Chinese children with challenges like Hannah’s will pray to my God as well as have the educational opportunities they need.
What China Offers
China has five main service groups currently helping children up to age 20 who have learning disabilities: government organizations, families, private schools and education companies, foreign workers, and local churches.
Special Education through a Teacher’s Eyes
As an English-language teacher of adults, I was quite unaware of the needs or developments in the field of special education in China.
It’s Like Sipping from a Fire Hose
A Webinar for Learning about China
A webinar exploring ways to learn about China, from language and culture to history and contemporary society. What books to read? What online resources to dip into? Not to point you to facts and figures, but to provide tools that will set you on a path of life-long learning.
APU’s MA TESOL $6000 Scholarship
Earn a Master’s Degree while teaching, serving, and living in China.