God Has Always Been at Work
All this time, you thought I wasn’t active in China in the early years after Jesus died and rose again—but here you see that I was!
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Chewing Pain to Mend the World
Art must not only expose the wound—it must also participate in its healing.
The End of Persecution
The persecution story may be unending, but neither is persecution the end of the story.
Theology in the Third Oceanic Age
Over the past several decades, the theological journey of the Chinese church has unfolded in three identifiable waves—each shaped by historical moments and institutional movements.
Praying the Lord’s Prayer
In the next month, let’s use the Lord’s prayer as a model to pray, not just for the people of China, but for ourselves.
Why Some Chinese Protestants Are Becoming Catholic
Some seek shelter in what feels more stable. I understand that. But we are called to covenantal faithfulness, rooted in grace, perseverance, and the cross.
The Core of Chinese Mission: Piety and Suffering
Piety and an expectation of suffering have provided a strong motivation and foundation for Chinese missionaries in their service to the Lord.
The Three-Self Church in the Sinicization Campaign
Readers may be left with the impression that the Three-Self Church either willingly cooperates and blindly accepts the government’s agenda, or passively submits, powerless and resigned. But is that really the case?
Embracing Russian Orthodoxy: Why I Don’t Call This a Conversion
My journey of exploring the unique spiritual resources across various Christian branches and denominational traditions is far from over; it continues to this day.
The Second Time, I Didn’t Come Alone
It might seem like a small thing but that is a refreshing contrast to the hostile rhetoric, and uninformed animosity that students see and hear all too often these days.
From Sticker to Sunday School
I showed Ying the website of a local Chinese church with a wonderful children’s program and pointed out the Sunday school times. That weekend, Ying sent me a photo of the classroom door.
Reaching Chinese Students in Korea: Insights from a Groundbreaking Study
This book is a study about the conversion processes for Chinese students studying in South Korea.