Chinese all over the world are found to practice a plethora of rituals and are committed to obligations that are without much clear or discernible doctrinal basis. However, it is possible to detect the influences of Daoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. This seminar will briefly explore their role in shaping the Chinese worldview and culture, while suggesting ways we can share the Gospel more relevantly with the Chinese.

This is a good follow-up to the Seminar on Conversational Pre-evangelism by Dr Dave Geisler. It will provide good understanding of the Chinese religion that many of our friends embrace. Hence it will equip us to b`e able to engage them in meaningful conversation that may open up doors for gospel presentation.

Born in Penang, Malaysia, I'Ching graduated with honors with a B.A. in Communications from Universiti Sains Malaysia. She later attended Biola University in California, where she received an M.A. in Christian Apologetics. After receiving her B.A., I'Ching worked for seven years in the corporate business world as a marketing and communications consultant for various multinational companies.

I'Ching began to follow Jesus as a teenager and, as an undergraduate, she was actively involved with Varsity Christian Fellowship. Her study interests include ethics and cultural apologetics. Based in Singapore with the Asia-Pacific team, she is the Associate Director of Training  of the Ravi Zechariah International Ministries. In addition to overseeing the regional apologetics training program, I'Ching is invited to speak at many universities, churches and conferences. She has also contributed to the books, Beyond Opinion (2007, Thomas Nelson Publishing) and God and Man (2001, Art for Soul).

 

I’Ching and her husband, Brian, a New Testament scholar and apologist, have a toddling son, Craig.