Fasten your seat belts for fast-paced,
fascinating reading as Leona shares insights from her own
journeys to China, her lifelong ministry among the Chinese people
and extensive research. Explore with her the explosive growth of
the church in China . . . the lifestyles of China's people today
. . . the new tension of ideologies as East confronts the West .
. . how China is building on a moral "earthquake fault"
. . . and dramatic after-shocks that still continue since the
Tiananmen Square affair.
Through careful documentation, a wealth of resources, and sheer
spiritual inspiration, Leona motivates her readers to seek
meaningful "close encounters of the Christian kind."
In his Foreword, Dr. David Adeney wrote, "Leona has the great gift of presenting a tremendous amount of information in extremely readable form. Her sources are firsthand and her resources extensive. This book will surely be required reading, not only for those who hope to visit or serve in China, but for world Christians trying to understand the multi- faceted situation there today."
In a thorough yet exciting way, Leona Choy pilots the reader through China's long history. She explores the impact of the missionary era, providing insights into the forbidden- contact years and the continuing democracy movement. Through intriguing glimpses into the lifestyles of different age groups in China today, she analyzes the startling moral collapse resulting in part from contacts with the materialistic West and modernization.
We listen with Leona to Chinese Christians recounting God's intervention and nurture under persecution issuing in the amazing growth of the church without missionary help. She traces political and religious currents in China today and where they may lead.
Based on the new openness in international relations, the author sensitively presents creative ways for Western Christians to share their faith with Chinese people both in China and in our own communities. She explores the use of marketable skills and professional credentials to serve in China, and surveys current opportunities for study in China, tourism, and friendship witness to Chinese "neighbors."
A unique Back of the Book section provides an extensive list of agencies and other resources related to China, an introduction to the Chinese language, a "Who's Who" and a Glossary of Chinese Terms. Her abundant quotes from China's own media enhance the text.
Particularly valuable are the concluding chapters examining the integrity of our own motivation, biblical mandate, and purity of message as World Christians. An outstanding feature of this book is the cover art and the inclusion of 25 original, full page illustrations by artists in China--expressive portraits of China's people.
No matter what changes may be looming, this book will expand our appreciation of China's courageous people. And above all, inspire our prayer concern.
See Leona's autobiography of Ted Choy My Dreams and Visions for personal stories of their exciting ministry-adventures in China and real stories of China's Christians.
Available in paperback $9.95
ISBN 1-882324-00-5
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