Tag: Three-Self Church
Churches in China Begin Reopening
For the past several months, most churches in China have not been able to hold in-person services due to concerns over COVID-19. However, some churches in China have recently begun to reopen.
Persecution: A Dangerous Opportunity for the Church in China?
Can the current persecution be an opportunity as well as a danger to the church in China? I think we should be confident at this point to say “yes.” This happened in biblical times, and is happening to the church in China of the 21st century, too.
Facial Recognition and the Church
It's quite common that people in China have to have their faces and identity cards scanned before being allowed into high-speed rail stations, but the same approach has triggered controversies when used in some churches.
Developments in Registered Church Ministry
Some observations of the impact of the religious regulations and Siniciation on Three-Self churches.
The Poor Preachers of the Chinese Church
In a somewhat hyperbolic yet prophetic tone, writer Huo Shu rallies Christians to reconsider the idea of “poor preachers.”
Touring Three-Self Churches
Some Final Thoughts
But for me, the striking thing was the homogeneity of the churches over time and place. The churches and their pastors simply went faithfully about their business, the business of sharing and teaching their faith, and leading the people in worship—doing what the church is called to do.
The West Gate Church in Kaifeng
A chat with an evangelist in an ancient capital of China.
The Problem of Consumerism in the Church
A pastor in China warns of the consumeristic mindset that has sunk into society and threatens to take hold in the church.
The Church in Ankang
Meeting the pastors of the church in Ankang, and an impromptu opportunity to share.