Chinese Christianity and Globalization: Implications for Ministry
n the light of pervasive globalization in which Greater China plays an increasingly important role, what implications can we see for Chinese Christianity? First, we should note that Chinese Christianity is itself a global phenomenon. continued »
Encouragement and Warning from Getting Saved in America
Those who seek to share the gospel with Chinese can learn important lessons from the study of immigrants to the United States from Taiwan who become Christians and Buddhists. continued »
The Highest Priority for China Missions Today
Every issue of the Evangelical Missions Quarterly repays careful reading, but this article seems to have special relevance for those engaged in ministry to Chinese. In this hard-hitting and, well-argued essay, a veteran Korean missionary issues an urgent, compelling call to the church to re-evaluate its missions priorities. In my opinion, his insights apply with special force to the Chinese situation. continued »
Death and Life in Taiwan
If you want to know the real impact of what is blandly termed “popular Chinese religion,” Dead Women Walking is for you. Though based upon true stories from Taiwan, it could just as well describe the plight of millions of Chinese on the mainland, as traditional religions experience resurgence in a post-Mao society. continued »
Meeting Practical Needs
Meeting physical needs has always been part of God’s strategy for demonstrating his goodness and greatness among the Chinese. continued »
The Best Way to Serve among the Chinese
In this issue, MSI writers look at “The most excellent way” of doing professional – we could say, any – service among the Chinese. continued »
Understanding Chinese Pastors: Article Review
“Pastors in This Modern Age,” by Ke En, appeared in the April-May issue of Pray for China, published in Hong Kong by Christian Communications Limited. I find this journal consistently helpful, and heartily recommend it. The article speaks of six... continued »
The Changing Role of Foreign Workers in China
The Fall, 2009 issue of ChinaSource continued this journal’s tradition of excellence. In this review, I shall only touch on the highlights, with the strong recommendation that you subscribe to ChinaSource so that you can obtain not only this issue but all past and future ones as well. continued »
China’s Brightest and the Gospel: Case Studies
This narrative by a woman from China illustrates a number of features common to the rapid spread of Christianity among China’s intellectual elite. continued »
The Chinese Puzzle: Putting the pieces together for a deeper understanding of China and her Church
Though certain to stir up controversy, this book contains a message which should be pondered by Western, especially American, Christians with a burden for China. Falkenstine seeks to “clarify perceptions of China and her church,” so that Western Christians may understand the current situation and serve more effectively. continued »
Reaching for the Goal: the Life Story of David Adeney: Ordinary Man, Extraordinary Mission
Considered “a poor risk” by a doctor who examined his physical strength prior to going to the mission field, David Adeney proved to be just the opposite after nearly sixty years of ministry to the Chinese people. continued »
An Introduction to the Mainland Chinese Soul
An Introduction to the Mainland Chinese Soul is an extremely informative, helpful booklet that contains information essential to understanding the people of China. continued »
Some Thoughts on Vision Trips to China
China’s doors are open to American visitors. People of all ages can go for short periods of time to tour, learn, teach, help, do business. continued »
Touching China
She goes on to describe China: its history, its people, its cultural trends. Mrs. Choy does this with a healthy mix of objective praise for the good aspects of China and loving criticism of the ways in which China falls short of Biblical standards. continued »
Fierce the Conflict
Fierce the Conflict is a collection of stories of the lives of eight Chinese men and women who have suffered for the sake of the gospel. continued »
Sketches from Formosa
As the author indicates in his preface, these short chapters were intended for young people in his home churches in Scotland. Thus, these brief” sketches make for lively, easy reading. continued »
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