The Social Role of the Chinese Church

A professor at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences recently discussed the multiple reasons for the growth of the Chinese church. Among a few other reasons, he said, “Christianity will finally shake off imperialist associations if churches are prepared to act as a servant to Chinese society.” I couldn’t agree more. Churches in China and [...]

Global Cities

Historically, culture has been forged, created, and renewed in major urban centers around the world. I could write a long post about this historical fact, but maybe i’ll save that for a blog series if i start feeling like i want to write a lot.
So let’s jump to the 21st century. Today. Recently, i saw [...]

Would You Like a Surprise?

A few nights ago i had the opportunity to try a new restaurant with a group of new teachers who have come to Beijing for a month of training. None of us had been to the restaurant and based on our lack of food ordering skills you would have thought we had just gotten off [...]

A Rundown of Recent Activity

Compared to the busyness of life when i’m traveling, Beijing is quite slow these days. That doesn’t mean i’m not doing anything, but relative to the past 2 months, it feels like a snail’s pace. But here’s a brief bullet list of what’s going on:

Editing multiple videos from the various Summer activities.
Working with our designers [...]

Links for You

We’re all addicted to the internet. Just admit it. So while you’re looking for more things to do online, check out these friends:

My friend, Bethany. A friend who’s teaching in Nanjing, China.
Another friend, Katherine. Also a teacher in China.
My pal, Peter, is living the dream life in Alaska. I wish he’d invite me up there. [...]

On My Desk

I think it says a lot to see what’s on someone’s desk. It shows what they are thinking about, passionate about, or what they give priorities to. Since i just cleaned and unpacked today i thought it’d be a good time to share what’s on my desk.
BOOKS:
“George Muller - Man of Faith and Miracles” by [...]

I’m Back.

I’m inspired to write, but to be honest with you, i don’t know what to write. This morning i finished the busiest 5 weeks of my life. Four weeks in Hong Kong, Two days in Shanghai, a few days in Nanjing, China and then a few days in Beijing making sure my friend had a [...]

A Full Week

Today is Monday. Last Tuesday some good friends arrived from the US of A. We stacked up our entire week with meetings, lunches, dinners, more meetings, more talking, dreaming, scheming, laughing, and exploring.
A typical day was like this:
- 2-3 hour breakfast meeting.
- move to a lunch location.
- continue more discussion at lunch.
- spend the afternoon [...]

Weekend Roundup

Signed a lease on a new apartment in Beijing. Not an easy process!
Packed my current apartment. (thanks to some great friends!)
Played basketball and realized that i don’t play nearly enough.
Beautiful weather in the city this weekend.
Took friends bowling who have never bowled before. Great experience.
Tried to stay on top of my reading last by reading [...]

Shake the Dust