Striving toward the Chinese Century
...of upheavals. Even so, by the eve of World War I, China’s economic output was still 8% of the world’s total.[1] During the wartorn Republican period, the national economy was...
...of upheavals. Even so, by the eve of World War I, China’s economic output was still 8% of the world’s total.[1] During the wartorn Republican period, the national economy was...
The Trap of Modernization by 42-year-old part-time economist He Qinglian became a bestseller when it was released in China last year. Here Huo Shui comments on this important book and...
...will perform well, if properly maintained. The same goes for authors: any book by Denis Lane will be worth reading. I met Mr. Lane years ago when I was a...
...that I believe are significant. We need to “think reentry” from the first day we meet internationals. Reentry needs to influence everything we do in evangelism and discipleship as well as...
...supermarkets that were squeaky-clean, the blue sky, the green landscape. I was jealous. I was even more deeply impressed by the fact that I could just relax and enjoy the...
What you need to know before going to China will, of course, depend a lot on your purpose and length of stay. For a short-term trip, where more experienced hands...
Partnerships—what do we mean by them, and why should I consider involvement in one? In my ministry of catalyzing partnerships and mentoring those who are facilitating their development, I have seen...
...church. However, many fundraising letters and news bulletins from China have frequently focused on areas of need and persecution, creating, in some cases, an unbalanced view of the situation. Rather...
...to focus on a people group, other decisions will need to be made. Obviously, a group will need to be selected. Once a group is selected, additional research may reveal...
...evangelical missionaries held their breath and wondered whether the Taipings would establish a Christian China. Jonathan Spence’s fascinating and well-written book tells the story of how the dream turned into...
...contributions made by Christian radio and literature agencies—and these have been largely staffed by Chinese in Hong Kong, Taiwan and elsewhere in the overseas Chinese Diaspora. We need, therefore, to...
...will take 12 years to train them all indicating the great need that exists for help with training. Second is the need for training emerging leaders and future pastors who...