The Mission in China: Historical Considerations for Twenty-First Century Churches of Christ

James Walter ELLIS

The Mission in China: Historical Considerations for Twenty-First Century Churches of Christ

James Walter ELLIS^*

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Academy of Visual Arts

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Abstract

Jesus gave his followers a momentous task: to go and make disciples of all nations. China presents unique challenges to fulfilling the Great Commission. This essay explores three topics: 1) the origins of the Churches of Christ and their mission philosophy; 2) factors affecting Christianity in China; and 3) mission strategies available to the Churches of Christ in contemporary China. The aim is to help accomplish the church’s mission in China.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	55-77
Journal	Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Volume	7
Issue number	4
Publication status	Published - Apr 2019

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