Results for: American
“The Air that I Breathe”
Personal Reflections on Pollution in China
[…] transportation. During those two years, I came across some research conducted by the U.S. government that contained information about lifestyles in America. The information detailed how heavily American communities are impacted by things like transportation. This study had a huge impact on my thinking and caused me to begin rethinking how growing up in […]
Lead Article
The Resolve of a Commoner
Some Reflections on China’s Catholics Today
[…] another priest refused to receive a rosary I had brought for him blessed by the pope; he was clearly unsupportive of the Vatican’s policies toward China. An American priest friend of mine who was recently visiting China, attended an Easter Vigil Mass with thousands of attendees. The photos he sent me are astonishing. Realities […]
God’s Work among the Lisu
[…] CIM, 1948). ^ Isobel Kuhn, Nests Above the Abyss (Philadelphia: CIM, 1947); Ascent to the Tribes (Sevenoaks: OMF, 1956); In the Arena (Chicago: Moody, 1958); By Searching, American ed. (Chicago: Moody, 1959); Precious Things of the Lasting Hills (Chicago: Moody, 1963); Second Mile People (Sevenoaks: OMF, 1982); Stones of Fire (Singapore: OMF, 1984). ^ […]
Book Reviews
Building up China’s Church
[…] 4). Birthed out of a conference of Presbyterian and Reformed Christians interested in presbyterianism in China, the content in this book is from a combination of fine American scholars and Chinese reforming pastors. China’s Reforming Churches provides much valuable insight into China in general, as well as what God is doing there in a general […]
The Nitty Gritty of China’s Social Credit System
[…] received by individuals. In effect, China’s social credit system is a way of commodifying “face.” The entire project works through public shaming. A Social Credit System with American Characteristics? One article poses a provocative question, “Chinese-Style Social Credits System a Harbinger of US's Future?” The writer states: That is the fundamental reason both the […]
The Life and Ministry of Emma Ekvall
[…] Mrs. Cassels (expanding in time to over 20). Emma at the time of her marriage. During this first term she accepted the proposal of a persistent naturalized- American Swede, (Eric) Martin Ekvall who had grown up in Krisdala, just 12 miles from the Ek family’s town. His family had immigrated to America where he […]
Peoples of China
Strangers in a Strange Land: Expatriates in China
Expatriates arrive in China from around the world for many reasons and with a variety of purposes. They are making an impact on Chinese society and are also being changed themselves as the Chinese and other expats impact them.
A Dictionary for Learning Theological Chinese
Mandarin students spend years learning the basics of daily language and only scratch the surface when it comes to spiritual and theological vocabulary. Here's a resource to help.
When Families Are Separated, How Can We Help?
“She doesn't know me anymore,” my friend Xiao Min remarked offhandedly one day, as though this fact didn't bother her. As the weeks went on, I would slowly discover that this statement reflected a very deep pain in Xiao Min's heart. The first time she brought it up, though, I was surprised she would treat the matter so coolly. After all, she was talking about her own daughter.
CSQ Article
A Pastoral Perspective on Contextualization
An Interview with Pastor "Peter"
An “On the Ground” Perspective
The guest editor interviews a pastor from eastern China on the topic of contextualization.