Tag: Christians in China
Free Webinar: Where Are the Churches in China? And Why?
In this lecture, Professor Yang will present the geographical distribution of Catholic and Protestant churches in China, discuss several characteristics, and trace some of the historical and social patterns of church development.
Chinese Christianity in the Modern Era
Making Sense of the Present in Light of the Past
In this webinar, Dr. Easten Law provided a historical overview of the different threads running through Chinese Christianity’s modern development, including themes of folk religiosity and healing, ethical living, familial belonging, and national salvation. What can these historical themes tell us about the church’s role amidst China’s current inward, nationalistic turn and how should we orient ourselves in response?
Serving Believers in Flooded Shanxi
The story of how a church in JieXiu responded to the needs of a church and believers, devastated as a result of the torrential rains and flooding in Shanxi province.
The Registered Church in China
Flourishing in a Challenging Environment
Wayne Ten Harmsel pulls back for Western readers the shroud of mystery surrounding Chinese registered churches. Through interviews with Chinese pastors, evangelists, and lay Christians, he provides a rare view of what it means to live in the shadow of both the government and the well-known house churches.
Seeing Things Differently
In proposing that we need to get beyond the “persecuted church” narrative, I am not advocating . . . that we leave it behind completely, but rather that we recognize its limits.
The Impact of the Coronavirus Outbreak on a Christian Official
A Testimony
The coronavirus situation is like a wake-up call. I don’t know when my life will end; I don’t want to squander it any more.
How Many Christians in China? Preferred Estimates, Part 3
What is your current best estimate of how many Christians there are in China, and how did you arrive at that number?
Pastoral Advice for Life’s Dilemmas
After dating my boyfriend for a little while, I’ve slowly realized he isn’t my kind of person. But, because we are both members of Christ’s body, I find it too awkward to initiate a breakup. . . .What should I do?
How Many Christians in China? Preferred Estimates, Part 2
What is your current best estimate of how many Christians there are in China, and how did you arrive at that number?