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A reflection upon Wenzhou Christianity as described in Constructing China’s Jerusalem: Christians, Power, and Place in Contemporary Wenzhou, by Nanlai Cao. Although this volume reflects what appears to be a mostly secular, even Marxist, perspective, it also seems to provide a reasonably accurate picture of the new urban unregistered churches in Wenzhou. As such, it deserves careful thought.
This issue of Pray for China largely focuses on the growing need to adapt traditional ministry to the demands of an increasingly digital world. Christian Communications Ltd. (CCL), the group responsible for Pray for China, offer their perspective on why working to embrace technological trends is not only a way to meet the needs for pastoral care, but also a way to reach out to a generation that expects information to be available on a digital platform.
Jonathan Edwards and the Ministry of the Word: A Model of Faith and Thought, by Douglas A. Sweeney, sheds light not only on early American Christianity, but also on the nature of true faith. The author traces Edwards’ life, ministry, and thought, placing him in the context of New England Puritanism and drawing out lessons for us today.
Campaigning for Christ is a heartening account of high caliber missionary service during a time when Christian mission work was especially difficult. Despite the challenges they faced, the Baehrs worked tirelessly to tell the story of Christ not just in China, but also in Japan, Taiwan and the United States.
