Faith Bridged is designed as both a discipleship resource and a cultural bridge, guiding readers to rediscover Chinese philosophy through the illuminating lens of the Bible. Drawing from Scripture and the major schools of Chinese thought-Confucianism, Daoism, and beyond-the book explores twelve key themes from divine revelation and human nature to moral order, salvation, and ultimate destiny. It reveals how biblical truth fulfills the highest ideals of Chinese wisdom while correcting its limitations, helping readers see Christianity not as a "Western religion" but as God's universal revelation for all nations. Written with clarity and reverence, Faith Bridged offers believers and seekers alike a pathway to deeper spiritual formation and cultural understanding. It provides practical insights for living a life of faith, integrity, and harmony in today's global age-building bridges where divine truth and human wisdom meet.
John (Jiang) Long earned a Master of Divinity from Liberty University and a Master of Business Administration from Oral Roberts University. A lifelong student of Scripture and classical Chinese philosophy, he writes to build bridges between faith and culture-helping readers rediscover how divine truth and ancient wisdom meet in harmony. His passion for Faith Bridged arose from years of cross-cultural ministry, where he saw many Chinese seekers struggle to see Christianity as more than a "Western religion." As founder of International Village Ministry, John leads a four-pronged outreach that is truly international: Care-giving to foreign students, Equipping through Literacy Evangelism, Connecting pastors and missionaries, and Mobilizing for global missions. Through both ministry and writing, he invites readers to see God's truth transcending cultures and languages. A soccer enthusiast for over forty years, John resides in Norman, OK.
