Folk Thinking among Rural Christians
...they simply wait for the lists of what to do and what not to do. We need to be careful not to promote the same attitude within the gospel. I...
...they simply wait for the lists of what to do and what not to do. We need to be careful not to promote the same attitude within the gospel. I...
...are to keep up with God, we need to be apostolic, not just evangelistic. We need to expect, encourage and equip multitudes of new believers to immediately start new churches....
...of leadership development that have been done are going to need to change and adapt if Chinese church leaders are to shepherd their flocks, continue to reach out domestically and...
...I’m still crashing. Recently, a friend suggested that I take a proficiency test to get more specific feedback about what I can do in Chinese. He recommended Language Testing International,...
Compassion ministries, including medical missions, have a long track record of effectiveness in missionary work. They demonstrate God’s unconditional love for people. They also meet a practical need, caring for...
...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...
...if you keep it. However, in order to experience my Muslim friends’ Ramadan period, I chose to practically observe this Muslim holy month. I say “practically” because I did not...
...Churches in the other provinces with significant Christian populations (i.e., in the southwest and the far north) are largely composed of minority believers. What about the need of the Han...
...improving this mechanism so that the impartiality of law enforcement can be monitored. Despite this, as we look to the development of the church we cannot and need not expect...
...gender, and identity.5 While first-generation immigrants typically ask: “How can I belong here?” the next generation usually ask: “Who am I?”6 The gospel message—enculturated through Chinese values and beliefs shaped...
...will require mass transit systems by 2025. By 2030, China will need an oil supplier the size of Saudi Arabia to meet its demand for energy consumption.2 This growth explains...
...city, with 36 ethnic minorities. The cities on the Silk Road. I admit I’m cheating here. However, I have been interested in the Silk Road since my graduate student days,...