Serving Well in China: A Cultural Framework for Serving Effectively

Course Headline: 🌏 A Cultural Framework for Serving in China 🕊️

Course Description:

Are you a Christian preparing to serve in China, or maybe you’re already there? Are you working with Chinese students in your home country? Whether you're new to the scene or have years of experience, this course is definitely for you. 🚀

China is a land of contradictions. With thousands of years of history and a set of strong cultural values that are continuously evolving alongside a rapidly modernizing society, China presents a unique challenge for anyone looking to serve effectively within its borders. 🇨🇳

What’s inside?

• Essential Learning: Five video lectures (each 10-20 mins long) that will guide you through the nuances of Chinese culture, society, and expectations.
• Interactive Quizzes: Accompanying quizzes to test your knowledge and ensure retention of key concepts.
• Reflection and Discussion: Questions for reflection/discussion to help you process and personalize your learning experience.
• Comprehensive Resources: A list of resources for further study to deepen your understanding and provide additional perspectives.
• Expert Training: Training conducted by seasoned, professional trainers with over 40 years of combined experience working and living in China, and over 20 years of experience training westerners to serve effectively in China.
• Cultural Insights: Valuable information and insight on contemporary Chinese society and culture that will inform and enrich your ministry.
• Practical Guidance: Practical advice on managing cultural differences to help you navigate and integrate more seamlessly into Chinese life.
• Cultural Rules Explained: An explanation of various cultural “rules” that govern how people in China interact with one another, which is crucial for cross-cultural interactions.
• Understanding the Education System: A description of the key features of the Chinese educational system and how it directly affects and informs the worldview of the Chinese people.
• Adjusting Expectations: An examination of areas of expectation that may need to be adjusted for a successful cross-cultural experience.
• Key Principles for Success: Key principles for successful cross-cultural adjustment and living in China, ensuring a fruitful ministry.

What you’ll get? Whether you are just getting started in China or are a seasoned Middle Kingdom sojourner, this course will deepen your understanding of why China is the way it is. It will equip you with a framework to navigate its complexities and allow for a more fruitful and effective ministry. 🌱

Join us on this journey to gain a comprehensive understanding of China’s culture, society, and educational system. Learn from the experience of our trainers who have lived and worked in China for decades. Embrace the opportunity to serve well in this beautiful and challenging land. Enroll now and step into serving effectively in China! 📚✈️