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China’s New Approach to Religion
Implications for the Church
What are the new challenges facing Christians in China?
Xi’s “New Normal” and the Chinese Church
[…] events in Wenzhou, although Beijing has reportedly stepped in recently to put a stop to the church demolitions. In the larger context, several aspects of Xi’s “ new normal” (新常态) do have potential negative implications for China’s Christians. While not specifically directed at the church, these measures could nonetheless serve to curtail Christian activity. […]
Towards a New Model for Christian Education in China
With an increasing number of new generation Christians starting to raise children, Christian education has become a hot topic of discussion within Chinese Christians. Jin Li, “A Theology of Family for the Chinese Church,” ChinaSource Quarterly, Summer 2016 Dissatisfied with the current educational system and wanting their children to be taught from a biblical […]
3 Questions: A New Look at Chinese Christians
Our friends Mary Ma (Li Ma) and Jin Li recently published a new book, Surviving the State, Remaking the Church: A Sociological Portrait of Christians in Mainland China. Using the tools of ethographic research and their unique perspectives as insiders, they provide an insightful look at the lives and faith of Chinese Christians today. […]
New Report Highlights Roots of Religious Persecution in China
[…] example), the need for social stability has been a central feature of religious policy even since dynastic times. Under Xi Jinping this emphasis has taken on a new intensity. Another factor is the regime’s crackdown on dissent. Human rights lawyers, many of them Christians, figure prominently in the China Aid report. Since President Xi […]
A New Day for Foreign NGOs?
[…] abounded about legislation that was “just around the corner,” but which never seemed to see the light of day. Now as the National People’s Congress considers a new draft NGO law it appears the wait may finally be over. Depending on what one is trying to accomplish in China, the new law could come […]
New Religion Regulations to Take Effect in February
[…] with the religious affairs department at the provincial level or above. An English translation of the regulations is available on the China Law Translate web site. The new religion regulations are sweeping in scope and, if fully enforced, could mean major changes for China’s unregistered church, not only in its worship and meeting practices, […]
The New Normal for Faith-Based, Foreign NGOs in China
Key Provisions of the New Law
[…] government organs between now and the end of the year. While there are still many unanswered questions about how the law will be carried out, it would be wise to start thinking now about the potential impact of this new legislation. Notes ^ China Law Translate, http://chinalawtranslate.com/2016-foreign-ngo-law/?lang=en#_Toc449672030, accessed May 2, 2016. Image credit: Wikipedia, modified.
New Wineskins for Cross-Cultural Workers from China
[…] workers, make it difficult to work in the same organization even if all agree upon the end goal. Chang concludes: “The revival of Chinese churches, the growing number of mature, mission-minded local Chinese Christians, the large population of unreached people groups (UPGs), and the difficulties that international agencies in China face all call for […]
Triple Espresso Meets the New Normal
[…] in China? How did I become involved in China? What do American Christians need to know about the Chinese church? We did talk about President Xi’s “ new normal.” We talked about how things are getting more restrictive for China’s Christians. That’s certainly part of the story. Christians globally need to stand with their […]