Among Yaks, Monasteries, and Memories
A journey into the Tibetan grasslands of Gannan brings Hugh Battye into the rhythms of nomadic family life, local religious practice, and an unexpected memory of an earlier Christian presence in the region.
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A Testimony of Transformation
It is hard to imagine that this pastorānow fluent in Scripture and prayerāhad once devoted years to Daoist medicine and Buddhist practice, even preparing to become a monk
Tracing the Path to Purity in Tibetan Buddhism
James Morrison will take you on a journey to both prove and explore the depth of the purity concept in Tibetan Buddhism.
Traditional China Meets Christianity
Traditional Chinaās worldviewāConfucianism, Daoism/folk religion, Buddhism, and the management of āheterodoxyāāshaped how Christianity was first seen: foreign, sometimes tolerated, and often misunderstood.
Whatās the Finish Line of the Great Commission?
The finish line of the Great Commission is not merely evangelism or church planting; it is to bring about the obedience of faith among all peoples, resulting in healthy, biblical, local churches that display the glory of Christ in their communities and beyond.
Unreached People Groups in China
Together, let us commit to being part of God's mission to make disciples of all nations, until every people group in China and around the world has heard the good news of Jesus Christ.
Taking Chinese Spirituality Seriously
Christians need to acknowledge a fact. We might disagree on whether Confucianism is a religion or not. But Confucianism, together with Daoism and Buddhism, are spiritual traditions that have provided āchicken soupā for Chinese souls for more than two thousand years.
Lecture Video: New Civil Religion in ChinaāOpportunity for Engagement?
Johnson talked about how China is using civil religion, which he defines as the government using religion and religious images to legitimize its rule. This has been most visible in the governmentās more tolerant attitude towards what it considers to be indigenized religions.
Examining Patterns in Chinese Religiosity
Chinese religiosityās orientation toward cultivating the goodness of human nature in the everyday, societal, and cosmic spheres of life can be found in the diverse threads that make up modern Chinese Christian movements.
Discipleship from Karma to Atonement
What is needed for effective discipleship among Tibetan Buddhist background believers?
Rhythms of Spiritual Praxis as Discipleship from Karma to Atonement among Believers from a Tibetan Buddhist Background
Anyone who has spent significant time attempting to share the truths of the gospel among Tibetan Buddhist peoples can attest to it being a difficult process. It is said that in 1892 Hudson Taylor said, āTo make converts in Tibet is similar to going into a cave and trying to rob a lioness of her cubs.ā Even after over 100 years this statement still largely describes the situation well.
This thesis specifically looks at the causes of apostasy and the potential role of rhythmic Christian spiritual practices for deeper and transformational discipleship.
10 Quotes from Jesus, the Path to Human Flourishing by IāChing Thomas
The presenter for our upcoming webinar, "How Relevant is the Gospel for the Chinese."