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Rhythms of Spiritual Praxis as Discipleship from Karma to Atonement among Believers from a Tibetan Buddhist Background

Anyone who has spent significant time attempting to share the truths of the gospel among Tibetan Buddhist peoples can attest to it being a difficult process. It is said that in 1892 Hudson Taylor said, “To make converts in Tibet is similar to going into a cave and trying to rob a lioness of her cubs.” Even after over 100 years this statement still largely describes the situation well.

This thesis specifically looks at the causes of apostasy and the potential role of rhythmic Christian spiritual practices for deeper and transformational discipleship.

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The 3D Gospel Is Now in Mandarin

[…] 2) explains what is meant when we categorize a culture with phrases like “guilt-innocence,” “honor-shame,” and “fear-power.” Georges does not claim that one culture type is inherently better than another. Rather, he suggests that each culture-type addresses different human needs.   Chapter 3 looks at the interaction between the Bible and the three culture […]

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A Social Scientific Study of the Chinese Christian Community in Britain (2)

The Nones

[…] beyond its spiritual teachings, touching upon a desire for community, understanding of British culture, and alternative perspectives on contemporary issues. This nuanced engagement suggests that the relationship between the Chinese community and Christianity is multifaceted, driven not only by the search for social support and ethnic homogeneity, but also by a genuine interest in […]

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How Can God Reach These People?

A Look at the Chinese Diaspora in South Africa

[…] back home, and the inability to go visit, have brought great challenges and some question their faith. Rise of Chinese Extreme Churches Extreme churches such as 东方闪电( Eastern Lightning) have established churches in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Finances Finances are always a challenge. Except in the more established churches, most leaders have to be […]

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Reflections on China 2014: Two Ships – Different Directions

This is my third blog reflecting back on six days I spent in China recently with Brent Fulton where we met with pastors, seminary leaders and academics in Shanghai and Beijing. I shared in the first blog about my amazement at the growth of the church and the window that seems to be opening for the gospel, and in my second I raised concerns about the environmental disaster that is overtaking China and the key role of the church in calling people to care for God's creation.

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The Heart of a Single Servant

[…] has provided! Recently I was led to go back through my memories and pray about everything that came to mind. He cleansed me and gave me such freedom. Never in my life did I experience such freedom, joy, and peace. I find that quite a lot of full-time workers face mental health issues. I […]

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Contextualization—a Broader Perspective

[…] the frequent tendency to sharply dichotomize culture and the Bible. However, the Bible and culture are entwined for two reasons. First, God revealed himself through ancient, Near Eastern cultures. Second, God calls his people to embody the gospel in cultures throughout the world. In short, genuine biblical truth is not an abstraction. For these […]

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Chinese Culture and Christianity: Diving into the Archives

ChinaSource Summer School Session 1

Chinese culture is a rich and complex topic, and we’ve created a reading (and listening!) list from our archives for you to immerse yourself in this subject.

Book Reviews

Children: At the Heart of Mission

[…] downloaded from www. viva.org/lausanne without charge. Reviewed by Ian A. As Christians seek to demonstrate the love of Christ to a skeptical, cynical world, there is no better focus to have than children” (p. 11).  Nevertheless, the Victorian saying, “Children are to be seen and not heard” too often resonates with churches and Christian […]

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The Ministry of Women in the Chinese Church

A reader responds to the spring issue of CSQ with insightful observations and questions.