Within three years, we will have a huge pool of younger educated Chinese people looking on the rest of the world through the Internet. Those who speak English will speak it as a second language. They will need sites that use an easy English style, or are written in mainland Chinese. Now is the time to be planning how to make accessible culturally-relevant pages for China.
I'd suggest this could include:
Here's more on the story:
BEIJING (AP) - China plans a campaign to bring industries, government offices and households online as part of a national strategy to make the Internet a more powerful engine for economic growth. Ministry of Information Industry Wu Jichuan said in Beijing that his agency intends to "rejuvenate" the digital electronics sector and do more to promote communications and software businesses, the official newspaper China Daily reported Wednesday. With the information industry growing at an annual rate of 20% - almost three times the 7% growth rate of the overall economy - China needs to readjust its economic structure to take advantage of that dynamism. At the same time, China is struggling to set up a regulatory system and laws to govern the fast-growing industry. See: http://www.infobeat.com/stories/cgi/story.cgi?id=2565280863-178
THE INTERNET IN CHINA
David Wang, head of Asian Outreach, was recently in Shanghai. In the
Jan/Feb 2000 issue of Asian Report he comments on the changes in
communication that are taking place in China. He notes that more and
more children and young people in Shanghai are accessing the world
through their own personal computers. A social scientist at the
Shanghai Academy of Science told his party, "Over 9 million people
in China now have access to the Internet. It will be at least 20
million by the year 2003. Beijing has accepted the fact there is no
way to really control the growth, or the use of the Internet. The
scientist, a non-Christian, asked Wang, "Will it be easier for you
Christians to preach the Gospel to China then?" To find out how Wang
responded you'll need to contact Asian Outreach for a copy of the
Jan/Feb 2000 issue of Asian Report <AsianOutreach@xc.org>.
Bible. N.T. on cassette in Mandarin and Cantonese. Ministry to blind people
Scriptures on audio cassette in many languages, including the New Testament. Ministry to blind people
Resources about Cross-Cultural Issues
Turning Bricks into Jade
Mutual Understanding Among Chinese and Americans
By Wong, Brislin, Wang, Williams, and Chao
Forty-one examples are presented of dilemmas or misunderstandings brought about by cultural differences in expectations and behavior. Each incident is followed by a discussion of the possible solutions, which are concise cross-cultural lessons in themselves. Concepts useful to understanding Chinese-American interaction are given. $29/copy. Paperback. 236 pages. (JADE)
Asia: A Christian Perspective
By Mary Ann Lind
See Asia from a Biblical Christian worldview. See its geography as God's handiwork. Its history as God's plan unfolding. Its religions as a Christian challenge. Its culture as part of God's diversity. It's contemporary issues as opportunity. A unique understanding of Asia where two-thirds of the world's population live. Stimulating and challenging reading for every Christian. $10 per copy. Paperback. 179 pages. (ASIA)
Encountering the Chinese
A Guide for Americans
By Hu Wnzhong and Cornelius Grove
To fathom the complex culture of China is a daunting task. This book rises to the challenge. A practical and sensitive cross-cultural analysis of Chinese culture, along with insights into how best to communicate and interact with Chinese people. Written from a secular perspective. An invaluable resource. $18 per copy. 224 pages. Paperback. (ETCG)
Quarterly Chinese-English publication by an independent Baptist
Michael Tao, Editor
Illustrated gospel tracts in Chinese
The Chinese Ministry at Lutheran Hour Ministries has just completed a Chinese Audio Bible CD-Rom which contains the standard Mandarin reading of the whole Bible in Chinese. The CD-Rom can be played on computers with browser software or mp3 compatible players. The table of contents will be displayed automatically when the CD is loaded so that readers can choose any book to listen to. To request a free copy, please visit the web site above or email your name and address to: asianmin@lhmint.org.
FOR THOSE CHINA-BOUND -- Do you plan to interface with the Chinese world - whether here or there or anywhere? If so, consider the new intensive courses designed to help you acquire the language you need to minister in an effective and culturally appropriate manner. Instruction covers the language, culture, and history. The goal is competence. This means fluency and accuracy in the language, sensitivity and servanthood in the culture, and personal responsibility and perseverance in the learning process. Native-speaker professionals trained in modern methodology provide the language instruction. For more info, write Nancy <chineseinstitute@email.com>, or click to http://www.chineseinstitute.org or phone +1(803)786-6888.
www.christianduplications.com
Bible. Mandarin Union Version N.T. on audio cassette.
Books in Chinese - If you need other languages besides Chinese please contact Lewis- he's based at the CLC's International Office in Sheffield, England. So... and name your language... and write Lewis!
On The Web: http://www.eeinternational.org/ General Information info@eeinternational.org Web Page Comments webmaster@eeinternational.org Clinic information jbuller@eeinternational.org
Gaines, E. H. "Buddy" Vice President for Eurasia; Director for NorthEast Asia Evangelism Explosion International 4610 N.W. Tenth Terrace Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 954-491-3365 954-491-0313 FAX 102006.2666@compuserve.com http://www.eeinternational.org
600,000 CHINESE TURN TO CHRIST THROUGH TRAINING PROGRAM Evangelism Explosion (EE) is reporting amazing response to the gospel through the distribution of a training program in China. Three EE missionaries told of their training from a Malaysian man who came to China a few years ago. He reportedly taught a number of unofficial EE clinics on his own and brought with him materials from Malaysia. Because it's hard to get these materials into China, the local Chinese simply photocopied the materials as the work grew. The three missionaries say up to 600,000 people have become believers through EE's approach in the area. (Mission Network News)
Special Edition Target China Prayer Guide
Take advantage of this guide that offers special insights into the needs of the most populous nation in the world. This supplement to EHC's World Prayer Map can help you pray down the barriers that now hinder the spread of the Gospel in China through a week-long, province-by-province "prayer tour".
Order item K020D 1-24 copies/$1.50 each; 25-99 copies/$1.00 each; 100+ copies/$.75 each
Bible. Chinese He He Pen edition.
Of this edition, Jeffrey Khoo says:
"It is not based on the Received Text, neither does it slavishly follow
Westcott-Hort. The translation however is quite literal.
Gospel tracts in English and Mandarin Chinese.
Inexpensive Gospel tracts in Chinese.
$7 offering for 1000 tracts without shipping .
Please add an offering for shipping expenses.
Gospel Recordings. Evangelistic recordings on audio cassette in 4,800 languages.
Thai-Hoa Nguyen has launched a new site called HOPEWAY. He is aiming at Vietnamese and Chinese speakers as well as English. He shares:
"As the Internet technology is more advanced, more people from anywhere in the world are using the Internet as their daily communication tool. Because some people notice the Internet provides variety of inappropriate contents, there are real and essential needs to have good and hopeful contents online.
Once we received the Good News, we can't keep this Hopeful news inside but have to share with other peoples. In early Spring 2000, pastors, brothers, and sisters from different churches started to create http://www.hopeway.org/
Our mission:
Our plans:
SCATTERED SHEEP -The Minorities of Southwest China In this video documentary series you will meet some of the colourful, fascinating minority peoples of southwest China. You will learn of their lifestyles, culture and religion through live video footage shot in their remote villages. These videos will help you to catch God's vision for these unevangelised peoples and move your heart to fervently pray for their salvation. For those looking to "adopt" a people group, here are some vivid pictures of people in need of the Gospel. These videos also be ordered from the Centre for Mission Direction
www.cmd.org.nz Be sure to include your postal address. You will be invoiced for the video and for postage.
Postage is not included.
HIDDEN PEOPLES OF GUIZHOU
15 minutes
Video profiles of Shui and Bouyei peoples
HIGH STRONGHOLDS OF NORTHERN YUNNAN
18 minutes
Video profiles of Bai, Naxi, Mosou, Pumi and Lisu peoples
FROM THE JUNGLES OF SOUTHERN YUNNAN
18 minutes
Video profiles of Dai, Bulong, Hani, Lahu, Jingpo, Jinuo and Kecong
peoples
FASCINATING CRAFTSMEN
14 minutes
Video profile of Dong people
ON THE ROOFTOP OF THE WORLD
20 minutes
Video profiles of Tibetans, Qiang peoples
Three further titles from this series are still in production. These will feature the Miao and Ge peoples, the Yao people and the Yi people.
Bible
Chinese New Testament
The video titles below are described on their web page above. Some are Christian videos and some are secular videos. Many of the secular videos talk about a country as a potential place to travel. As you can tell by the titles, not all the videos are about unreached people groups.
Videotape titles:
China Cry
China and Tibet
China: The Mainland
Universal Translator Deluxe. Computer translation software available for 33 languages, including Chinese, and more than 1,000 language-pair combinations. Also allows viewing of multiple languages in one document.
"God's Simple Plan of Salvation." tract in Chinese one of the best tracts ever written
Bible. New Testament in Chinese
Cloud, David. "Birth Control and Christians," "Fundamentalism, Modernism, and New Evangelicalism," and "Unscriptural Presentations of the Gospel" in Chinese.
Bible.
Scriptures in 90 languages, including Chinese Mandarin and
Cantonese Union Bibles, New Testament on cassette, Chinese Simplified
Script Bible, Pinyin New Testament
Chinese words written in English letters).
Hymnal Bilingual (Chinese/English)
"Evidence that Demands a Verdict" by Josh McDowell.
"Heaven's Promise to the Chinese" by Nelson & Broadberry (systematic analysis of the most ancient forms of Chinese characters, showing a fascinating link between them and the beginning chapters of Genesis).
"Symphony of the Universe" (testimonies of Chinese scientists who have become Christians). "My Utmost for His Highest" by Oswald Chambers
"Does God Exist?" (Chinese scientists presents the facts for the existence of God and a discussion of evolution).
"Story of a Scientist" by Lambert Dolphin (testimony of an astronomer).
"Turning Point" (testimonies of Chinese scholars who accepted Christ during their visits abroad).
"Who Is Jesus?" (8-sided Gospel tract presenting the unfolding plan of salvation beginning with creation).
"The Greatest Person Who Ever Lived" (audio cassette presenting Jesus Christ through selections from the Gospels in Cantonese and Mandarin).
"Origin of Life" (video about creationism in Mandarin and Cantonese).
"Prior Claim" (Moody Science film on video).
"Science and the Bible" (video presentation).
"Shiokari Pass" (video).
Firm Foundations: Creation to Christ.
We do praise the Lord for their zeal to
carry the Gospel to those who have not heard and we want to mention the
following excellent item which can be very helpful in working with
people either in English or other languages who do not have a Bible
background. It is "Firm Foundations: Creation to Christ" and is
available in English, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, and other languages.
There are 50 lessons designed for a one-year course, but included is a plan for teaching in a shorter period of time if so desired. The teacher's manual includes three 17" X 22" color maps and one 17" X 66" color chart of the Bible events covered. The lessons begin with creation and follow God's revelation of the Gospel progressively through the Bible, highlighting key themes. The standard edition is designed for adults and teens.
There is also a Children's Edition for younger ages, and the 50 lessons in the Children's Edition parallel those in the adult edition. This course can be used very effectively in North American churches as a Sunday School class for people from other parts of the world who speak English as a second language. Many of these people are open to hearing about the Bible and Jesus Christ, but they often are confused by the standard preaching and teaching at churches because they don't understand even the basics of Bible truth.
Fundamental Baptist missionary friend John O'Brien gives the following testimony of the Russian edition of the 'Firm Foundations' course: "There is a comprehensive Chronological Gospel book ('Firm Foundations: Creation to Christ') in Russian being printed by New Tribes Mission. I've examined the book personally at length and have found it to be sound. We plan on using the book for discipleship for new converts. We've found this particular book a rare gem due to it's thoroughness in presenting the necessary principles of the Gospel: God's Holiness, Man's Sinful Depravity, Consequences of Sin, Promise of the Redeemer, Substitutionary Atonement, Salvation by God's grace."
OPERATION CHINA IN QUANTITY -- The USCWM/William Carey Library bought a big chunk of the first printing of Operation China and is offering it at good discounts from retail prices. Check current pricing and ordering information with WCL (1-800-MISSION in the USA or via Net2Phone). For serious bulk orders (full-case orders in excess of 2 cases (20 books), Greg Parsons greg.parsons@uscwm.org at USCWM can offer even better prices.
Operation China CD-ROM Is A Hit GMI has just finished the CD-ROM version of Paul Hattaway's incredible Operation China. This beautiful daily prayer guide for all the unreached peoples of China features nearly 500 people profiles with maps, along with 700 color photographs, the full content of the 700-page book, all word-searchable. The CD runs on both Mac and Windows and is priced at $29.95.
That's the name of the first in-depth treatment on the peoples of China with a focus on the minorities. With a page per group, color photos and charts locating the people in country, this book has been years in the making. It will be about 700- page, 7"x10" full color inside and out and will be released in the Fall. The retail price will be around $35, but if you or your organization would like to get in on a special pre-publication purchase of these books in LARGE quantity (100 or more prices starting at $13 each), contact: Greg <greg.parsons@uscwm.org> at the U.S. Center for World Mission and William Carey Library.
Piquant Press P.O.Box 83 Carlisle CA3 9GR U.K. £20, Piquant
or, in North America through
William Carey Library 1605 Elizabeth St. Pasadena, CA 91104 USA $35, USCWM / WCL
NOTE: Bulk orders can significantly drop the price.
New Life correspondence courses in Mandarin.
"Three of China's Might Men" by Leslie Lyall follows the stories of three great leaders of China's church in the 20th century (Wang Ming Dao, Watchman Nee and David Yang). Lyall brings out their different personalities, analyses the effect they had on the church and compares their views in key areas. To order send a message to <omfnz@omf.net>
The Zhuang Challenge
404 South East 5th
Pryor, OK 74361
(Please be sure to include your mailing address!) Please also note this web site for more information about the Zhuang people: http://www.peopleteams.org/zhuang
Great Commission Center International
769 Orchard Hill Lane, Copper Canyon
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 455-2205
Fax: (940) 455-2198
E-Mail: gccusa@unicomp.net
World Missionary Press. "Help from Above" (pocket-size 48-page selection of Scriptures by topic). "The Way to God" (children's Gospel tract with large size type). "Bible Study on John" (80-page study for assurance of salvation and personal Christian growth). "Amazing Life of Jesus Christ" (An overview of Christ's birth, miracles, death, and resurrection; available in Simplified and Traditional Chinese). "How to Know God" (a Gospel presentation designed for Muslims or for general evangelistic work; available in Simplified, Traditional, and Simplified/English).
