Tag: Three-Self Patriotic Movement
The Chinese Church May Be More Complex than You Thought
When we talk about Protestant Christianity in contemporary China, two trademarks stand out: dual networks (Three-Self Patriotic Movement and house church movement), and strong governmental oversight or control of the church. However, they also point to a reality of great diversity, richness, and irony.
The TSPM—Seeing Beyond History
This enduring narrative of the TSPM is an integral part of the larger Persecuted Church narrative that continues to dominate conversations about the church in China both in Christian and secular circles.
A Look at China’s Registered Church
From the 2020 Autumn Issue of CSQ
The autumn issue of ChinaSource Quarterly , comes out next week and here’s a glimpse of what’s in store.
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.
The Lianghui and Registered Churches
Friends or Foes?
The Lianghui is one of those things that falls into the category of “church with Chinese characteristics.”
An Official Code of Conduct for China’s Pastors
Delineating nine areas of expectations for pastors in China.
Chinese Christians Look Back, Part 3
“The thirst for God and deeply rooted faith” is less prevalent today than it was twenty years go.
Three-Self Church Reflections on Revised Regulations
On September 7, 2017, the Chinese government released revised regulations on religious affairs that will take effect on February 1, 2018. Last month, Tianfeng Magazine, the official magazine of the China Christian Council (CCC) and Three-Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM), posted an article on their WeChat blog highlighting the impact of the regulations and why they are necessary.