One of our values at Within Reach Global is excellence. We love to see the arrival of high-quality resources in the Christian world, particularly those focused on China.
It is obvious that ChinaSource, one of our partner organizations in ministry, shares this value of excellence as well. Two of their resources are what we consider to be the best information on the web in regards to Christianity and missions in China.
We love these two Udemy Video lectures so much that we have incorporated them into our required reading and pre-trip assignments for all short-term missions teams coming to serve at Within reach Global.
The first is Serving Well in China. These 5 video lectures (a total of 1.5 hours) reveal deeper realities about China in all its perplexing complexities. With a rich history and strong cultural values that are now being redefined by a complicated contemporary society, China can be a daunting place to navigate. This course will articulate the much-needed explanations for you to deeper understand the cultural setting you will be ministering in. Start Serving Well in China on Udemy.
The second is The Church in China Today. These 5 video lectures (a total of 1.5 hours) explain the religious climate in China which, especially for Christians, may be messy but it’s not beyond understanding. This course offers a comprehensive overview of the Church in China, ranging from a historical understanding of how far the church has come, to the struggles it endures in present day, to common misconceptions about the state of the church. Start The Church in China Today on Udemy.
If you are coming on a short-term missions trip with Within reach Global, we require that you complete these two video lectures before arriving in China. (See the Within Reach Global required reading and pre-trip assignments here. Note: this page is still under construction.)
If you’re simply interested in understanding the complexities of Christianity and the Church in China, we highly recommend these resources.
Get started today! We think you’ll find God speaking to your heart about your unique role in blessing China.
