To Our Youth: Reflections on Twenty Years of China’s Urban Churches
Two decades ago, China’s urban churches embraced ambitious visions for the future. Today, a scholar reflects on those hopes, their legacy, and the realities that followed.
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When Should Churches Seek International Help? Godfrey Yogarajah on Advocacy, Local Agency, and the Risks of International Attention
In this written interview, Godfrey Yogarajah discusses when churches should seek international assistance, who should decide whether to make a case public, and how advocates can support local believers without taking control of their story. He also reflects on the difficult choices churches face between resisting pressure, remaining in place, and relocating.
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In Hangzhou, Chinese Christians Revisit John Leighton Stuart's Legacy 150 Years After His Birth
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Matan Zamir, New Consul General of Israel in Shanghai, on Jewish-Christian Ties and Building Bridges with China
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Amity Printing Press and Amity Foundation Serve Communities with Innovative Bible Delivery
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