Partnership with a Purpose
Partnership is for a limited time as the national church learns to tap into previously unnoticed local resources. A successful partnership takes time and trust.
Leadership
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On Being a Servant Leader
A reflection on the pastor’s identity as a servant.
Training Lay Leaders in China
The Hou Zaimen church in Jinan, Shandong Province has developed a system for training lay people and managing meeting points which are contributing to the spiritual growth of believers.
The Pastor’s Identity
Three-self church pastor Chen Shengfeng reflects on the identity of the pastor.
Spiritual Authority and Power Abuse
Barriers and keys to finishing well as a leader.
Is It Time for a New Approach to Leadership?
To whatever extent the leadership forms taught by the west, and our approach to church polity have done a disservice to the church in China, we should ask for forgiveness.
The Church’s Greatest Crisis Comes from Inside
With the lack of pastoral ethics and recent church expansion, the use of power often becomes a problem. The causes of power abuse and the church’s response are explored.
Walking in the Light and the Need for Vigilance
A word from the president of ChinaSource.
Online Videos on the Church and Misuse of Authority
Four videos that deal with the abuse of power in the church.
Witnessing Christ through Ethical Leadership
The guest editors' point of view.
Beyond Courageous Leadership and Servant Leadership
The author looks at positive and negative results of both courageous and servant leadership. From Willow Creek Community Church and the moral failure of its pastor, he draws out lessons to be learned for China’s churches.
Not Ruling Over but Feeding the Sheep
What type of church structure would be best for China’s churches? Considerations include China’s historical church governance, the church’s place in society and government, and how to handle situations of power abuse.