Same but Different
Teaching in China—the first day of the new semester.
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Going to School in China
When parents move to China with their children, education is always a big concern. Three Asian TCKs tell their stories.
Being a Western Christian in the Global Church, Part 3
As Christians from the west we must stop thinking in terms of “the west and the rest” and embrace our identity as equal members of the world church, no more special or privileged than any of our sisters and brothers.
Being a Western Christian in the Global Church, Part 2
Once we understand that the world in which we minister has changed significantly, then we are in a position to reassess more accurately what our role ought to be in the global church.
Challenged by Different Ways of Seeing, Part 2
Understanding believers with fear culture backgrounds—a story.
Being a Western Christian in the Global Church
Before we can assess our role in the global church we must first have an accurate picture of the church around the world today.
Challenged by Different Ways of Seeing
Why we need to understand shame, fear, and guilt cultures.
Honor and Shame in Paul’s Message and Mission
Learning to read the book of Romans with a broader cultural lens.
Reading Romans through Eastern Eyes
Combining research from Asian scholars with his many years of experience living and working in East Asia, Jackson directs our attention to Paul's letter to the Romans. He argues that some traditional East Asian cultural values are closer to those of the first-century biblical world than common Western cultural values. In addition, he adds his voice to the scholarship engaging the values of honor and shame in particular and their influence on biblical interpretation.
So, How Are They Now?
Following up on Chinese Christians after their expat colleagues had to leave.
The 3D Gospel Is Now in Mandarin
A tool for understanding the need to contextualize ministry in light of different types of cultures.
A Faith without Borders
To a Japanese professor with Chinese scholars, a Chinese businesswoman with a German officemate, a teacher’s aide, a group of musicians, a retired neighbor and so many others, “Thank you, for helping me have a faith without borders.”