Meet the Missionaries Who Went to China
...Monsen, and Serene Løland. The article also cites important books for further reading. “Kiwis” in the Middle Kingdom We talk quite a bit about the British and American workers in...
...Monsen, and Serene Løland. The article also cites important books for further reading. “Kiwis” in the Middle Kingdom We talk quite a bit about the British and American workers in...
...required) Dixon Edward Hoste (1861–1946) was a British missionary who served in China for over 40 years. Although he succeeded James Hudson Taylor as the general director of the China...
...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...
...energy. Some churches are even showing signs of stagnation and shrinkage. Similar to what I have observed in the church I pastor, the sudden change in overall church direction—slower growth, or even stagnation and shrinkage—are primarily caused by...
...company of a pair of destroyers on Friday, news agencies reported. Beijing says Sino-British treaty on Hong Kong handover still binding but does not allow UK to interfere (July 8,...
...these challenges, God is constantly at work, even if unseen at times. We simply need to observe, participate faithfully, and trust in his timing. When I first arrived, I witnessed...
...by saying “Jesus loves you.” A seed was planted. After that, she and I would do Bible study together. She wanted to talk about the Bible and I wanted to...
...Kong Mourn the Past (September 16, 2022, The New York Times) (subscription required) A memorial for Elizabeth has given residents of the former British colony a rare platform for public, if quiet,...
...books critical of Communist Party (April 26, 2023, CNN) A Taiwan-based book publisher has been placed under investigation in China on suspicion of “endangering state security,” Beijing said Tuesday amid...
In 2014, I (Joann) wrote a post titled “Where Can Someone Get a Bible in China?” Surprisingly, it has turned out to be one of the most-read posts we’ve published....
...through an uncharted wilderness of weakness. I’ve never felt so powerless. I’ve never felt so tired. And I’ve never felt more dependent upon a higher power to be the glue...
...you speak. Books Riding a Flying Pigeon (January 18, 2021, Outside-In) I just finished reading a book called Last Flight of the Pigeon: A Journey Across China by Bicycle, by...