East Asia

In place of large evangelism outreaches, churches try to be more intentional in the face of religious restrictions and theological changes.

Leaders discuss the rituals and practices impacting faith formation in Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Christians in the country view pastors’ benedictions as powerful spiritual mantras.

In a land teeming with ghosts, is there room for the Holy Spirit to work?

Why Christians in the country hold onto trees while praying outdoors.

Until the gospel starts explicitly addressing daily needs, most Taiwanese non-Christians will likely remain uninterested.

After China banned international adoptions, some believers want the Chinese church to step up.

Yan Yangchu taught thousands of peasants to read and write in the early 20th century.

Experts and practitioners discuss their top challenges and encouragements in serving the reclusive country.

The extraordinary church story of the 20th century is struggling with a demographic crisis, disillusionment with Christianity, and a 2007 Taliban attack.