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History: It’s Essential
[…] ideas that are new to us are only that: new to us. There are few things that are truly unprecedented. Reading of history is liberating: we are freed from the obligation to reinvent the wheel. We ignore history at our peril but are rewarded for our veneration of its lessons. Nowhere is this more […]
Social Media in China (Part 2)
WeChat: An Innovation Platform
What makes WeChat innovative is not only that it offers first rate messaging features, but more importantly provides easy access to other valuable services.
Is There a Role for the Western Church in China?
I have been reflecting recently on Brent Fulton’s challenge to rethink partnership between Western and Chinese churches. I have had an interest in the church in China for the past twenty years and have traveled there frequently for a variety of reasons—including work with several Chinese churches. My PhD thesis focused on historical efforts to reach the Chinese intelligentsia for the Christian faith. China has always been near the top of the list of places where exciting things are happening and where I, as a pastor of missions, would like to see our church make a contribution.
Social Media in China
Why Social Matters
Social media is impacting societies across the globe, but China's social technology landscape is unique and largely unknown to those outside China. Honestly, how many people outside of China have ever heard of any of the popular social technology brands listed in the image below?
China in the Mirror: Challenges and Realities
Reflections on China, Part 1: The Context in 2024
[…] distinct pessimism in the air about China among Americans. This is evidence in many areas, three in particular: (1) An Orwellian political environment, with no space for free speech or free thought, is assumed, including fear about China’s ascent on the global stage. (2) The anticipated demise of China’s economy continues. (3) And the […]
Vision for Tomorrow: Opportunities in China’s New Era
Reflections on China, Part 2: Hope for the Present and the Future
[…] desire. It is essential that expatriates hoping to work productively and meaningfully in China find areas of common concern and interest. What are China’s high priorities in 2024? Answering this question requires expatriate workers who have the language and cultural skills to discern what China wants, and the relational skills to develop collaborations that […]
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The Sino-Vatican Provisional Agreement 2018
[…] of bishop appointments, the veto power of the pope could easily become meaningless. The political environment in China is not conducive to the implementation of the religious freedoms which Sino-Vatican Agreement aims at. Under the authoritarian leadership of President Xi Jinping, religious security has been raised to the level of national security, suppression of […]
Taking Another Look at the Chinese Dragon
[…] Paul, striving to bring the gospel of Christ to his fellow Jews (Romans 9:3). “Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom” (1 Corinthians 1:22); Americans desire freedom and Chinese people pursue wealth and power. The gospel, which concerns all nations, both challenges and fulfills the pursuits of different cultural groups. The Cross may […]
When the Church Stands Low (to Rise Again)
Insights from the 2024 Hong Kong Church Census
The 2024 Hong Kong Church Census Briefing offers rich data for further reflection and deeper insight into the evolving church landscape.
Dragons: Friend or Foe?
Reflections on the Year of the Dragon
[…] where he waits to bestow true power and prosperity on all who call upon him. Richard Lederman, “What is the Biblical Flying Serpent?” <em>TheTorah.com</em>, accessed March 25, 2024, <a href="https://www.thetorah.com/article/what-is-the-biblical-flying-serpent">https://www.thetorah.com/article/what-is-the-biblical-flying-serpent</a>. Othmar Keel and Christoph Uehlinger, <em>Gods, Goddesses, and Images of God in Ancient Israel</em> (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1998), 272–277. Dragon throne in the Shenyang […]