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Interview with Yang Fenggang on the Oxford Symposium
An interview with Dr. Fenggang Yang, of Purdue University regarding the Forum for Chinese Theology Symposium.
My Problem with Progress
I recently went to my local bank to receive an electronic bank transfer. I have been a customer at this bank for nearly 15 years, and so the idea that I have to show up with ID and fill out reams of paperwork just to "accept" a wire transfer into my account does not upset me. On this occasion, however, I was a bit anxious. Having only just returned to China, I was still waiting for my residence permit to be completed. This meant that my passport was still in the hands of the city Public Security officials—and would likely remain there for the next couple weeks.
A Church for Lepers
Sometimes in the wave of negative reports coming out of China the stories of local believers living out the gospel in daily life get buried. This Gospel Times article shares the work of three churches who are actively seeking to serve a portion of society that continues to deal with intense rejection in this day and age—victims of leprosy.
Supporting Article
Observations of Dynamics in Families Affected by Autism
Lessons from China and the West
Families affected by disability have a number of common emotions and experiences regardless of ethnicity or geographical location. The author looks at common concerns, struggles, and hopes that parents face when their child is diagnosed with a disability and specifically, with autism. He also alerts us to some of the programs, helps, and therapies available to deal with these concerns.
The Authors in Our Midst
As the new year kicks off we’d like to suggest some additions to your 2017 reading list. Last year members of our team along with several of ChinaSource’s regular contributors were busy with book projects. Here we share some of the fruits of their labors. Each of the books presents a different perspective on China. Together they help fill out the very dynamic picture of what God is doing in China today.
The Sinicization of Religion
A Chinese scholar’s proposal for how to “Sinofy” Christianity.
“What If” Is Here: Global Trellis
You need a place for your soul to be breath, your head to be engaged, and your heart to stay tender. You need Global Trellis.
How the Church Grows in China
Getting beyond how many Christians there are in China to how is this remarkable growth of the church taking place.
The Chinese Church in Transition
In my view, from the end of the Cultural Revolution in 1976 to the present, the development of the Chinese church (primarily the house church) has gone through roughly three phases.