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These Next Ten Years
[…] merely a factor in the socioeconomic or political spheres. Quoting globalization author Thomas Friedman, Chiu asserted, “‘The world is flat.’ In other words, we are in a new world, and we are desperately in need of a new paradigm.” Chiu went on to challenge leaders around the globe “to think intentionally and creatively so […]
Where Is the Church in China?
[…] leaders, journalists, and others who wanted to connect with China’s indigenous church apart from the TSPM. Decades later the spotlight would shift to China’s cities, where a new generation of urban leaders took the stage as the vanguard of gospel ministry in China. Depending on where one lives or works in China, the stories […]
7 Trends for Foreign Christians in China
[…] directly, primarily in the area of training. Today the maturing of the church, along with heightened official suspicion toward foreign involvement in China, are giving rise to new modes of engagement. Here are seven trends to watch: From Training to Mentoring. Much of the equipping formerly done by foreigners can now be done by […]
Who Moved My Church?
[…] accustomed to viewing their home country as a “Christian nation,” the dynamics of this transformation are mirrored in the existential challenges they face as they confront a new reality, raising important questions about the church’s role in a rapidly changing world. Writing in 1990, Scottish church historian Andrew F. Walls took issue with the […]
Who’s in Charge?
[…] China take the gospel to other nations, they encounter a double-edged cultural challenge. Not only do they need to adjust to the language and customs of their new host country; they must also negotiate relationships with Christian workers from other parts of the world with whom they will be serving. As one believer from […]
China’s NGO Policy: Iron Cage or Ladder to Success?
[…] in a large grey area in which much was allowed but little was legally defined, local and foreign-run nonprofit organizations were suddenly faced with a litany of new requirements. The new laws specifically targeted religious activities and put severe restrictions on foreign funds coming into the country. Many overseas entities concluded it was no […]
The Mountains Are Shorter, Part 2
[…] ties together data from electronic and human sources with records from government departments, utilities, educational institutions, hotels, internet and cellphone providers, credit card transactions, and commercial enterprises. New analytical tools, including artificial intelligence, are employed to make sense of the data. At the grassroots level, the neighborhood grid system for urban policing utilizes police, […]
You Can’t Do That in China!
[…] beneath the surface. By limiting our vision of what is possible, our narratives keep us from recognizing when the church may be in fact doing something entirely new. This was brought home to me in the mid 2000s, when, during frequent trips to the mainland, I began to see believers doing things that I […]
China and the Church: 5 Trends to Watch in 2018
[…] If vigorously enforced, these regulations could severely impact the activities of unregistered churches by imposing severe fines on those leading and hosting church gatherings. Provisions in the new regulations could also affect Christian publishing and online activity, as well as believers going abroad for study or conferences. The seriousness with which national and local […]
What Triggers Persecution of Christians in China?
[…] officials was resolved after these leaders admitted their own wrongdoing and subsequently negotiated a settlement with the officials. I explore these triggers further within the context of China’s growing church in the new publication, China’s Next Generation: New China, New Church, New World, available as an e-book from ChinaSource. Image by Matthew Stinson, via Flickr