We Have Been Harmonized
“The China we once knew no longer exists. The China that was with us for forty years—the China of ‘reform and opening up’—is making way for something new.”
2021
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When Your Friends Speak Another Language
An Exploration of Christian Theology by Dr. Don Thorsen has been translated into Chinese and is now available.
Rethinking Church in Today’s World
A continuing conversation on the use of digital tools and trends in how the church gathers for worship and teaching and how they serve their communities.
To WeChat or Not to WeChat?
What can we do? What can we not do? What should we do? What should we not do?
Prolife Work—an Entry Point for the Gospel
When people of faith are directly involved with people experiencing a crisis of faith, gospel ministry happens.
Serving with Wisdom in the Changing Ideology
The governing leadership in China over the years has been consistent, indeed almost predictable. And, as such, as we look at the history of mission and church development in China, we can foresee what Christians in Hong Kong will face in the new normal.
Theology in a Chinese Idiom
Join us for a discussion of theology as an "idiomatic activity," expressing Christian thought in ways that are natural to a cultural native, looking specifically at key cultural material in Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism.
Honoring Mothers—In China
Mother's Day. A good time to celebrate mothers.
Christian Theology in a Chinese Idiom
The Christian theological conversation spans two millennia. Recently, however, more and more scholars have begun to recognize that, in the words of Andrew Walls, "the theological agenda is cultural induced; and the cross-cultural diffusion of Christian faith invariably makes creative theological activity a necessity." What does that look like in practice? Doesn't that lead to syncretism? Can't we just teach a pure gospel?
Chinese Church Voices—On Pause . . .
Chinese Church Voices (CCV) will be pausing, regrouping and be better able to listen.
Bamboo in Mist
For those seeking a better understanding of Chinese spirituality, this book provides a collection of insightful snapshots.
Acknowledging and Managing the Tension
Five tensions women face serving in the Missio Dei.