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Remembering the Life and Ministry of Rev. Wang Yongxin
In honor of a faithful servant of God.
20 Things a New Chinese Pastor Needs to Learn About Ministry
Christians in China today are able to share relatively easily about ministry on social media. Pastors’ personal blogs are one unique vantage point into church life in China. In this article, Chen Fengsheng, a Three-Self pastor in Wenzhou, provides budding pastors with timely advice on how to prepare for a healthy pastoral ministry. He gives “twenty realities” of ministry life that will help set up fresh seminary graduates for the pastorate.
What Should the Chinese Church Pass on to the Nations Part 2
Earlier this month, the mainland publication Church China published a long article examining the importance of solid theological preparation for Chinese involved in the Great Commission. Last week we translated portions of the article. In part two, we continue with the translated portions, followed by short summaries and observations by the translator (in italics).
The Rise of Chinese Missionaries
A Historical Perspective
This blog post is the first of a series that will discuss the rise of the Chinese mission movement, particularly through the lens of university graduates. Today’s post will consider the historical background of this movement.
ZGBriefs | April 17, 2025
The Tradition of Chinese Kites: A Cultural Legacy in the Sky (April 15, 2025, The Beijinger Blog) Kites have long been a significant part of Chinese culture and are a tradition that dates back over 2,000 years.
Which Chinese Bible Should I Recommend People Read?
A helpful overview of the various versions of the Chinese Bible and the terms and abbreviations that are commonly used to describe them.
What Will You Do if the World Doesn’t End?
The ancient Mayan calendar ends on December 21, 2012, leading many around the world to believe that day will mark the end of the world. PRI's Mary Kay Magistad reports that, according to a Reuters survey, "China ranks highest when it comes to end-of-the-world fears. Some 20 percent of those surveyed expected something to happen on Dec. 21." This article, posted on the Tianya Forum site, asks the question "How will you spend the rest of your life if the world doesn't end in 2012?," then gives an answer from a Christian perspective.
1·1·1 Missions Campaign
In September, over 900 church leaders from mainland China attended a large Chinese church missions conference in Hong Kong. At the conference, they announced the launch of an initiative to send 20,000 missionaries from China. A month later churches all across China began to put legs to this initiative with a 1·1·1 Missions Campaign. One large house church in Beijing launched this campaign by handing out “globe banks.” Those in attendance were asked to donate money to missions by putting coins into the globe each day. We have translated the accompanying brochure.
China’s First Christians
Who Were They and What Can We Learn from Them?
Join us on March 20, 2025, in the Twin Cities for Dr. Glen Thompson’s lecture on China’s earliest Christians, their history, and lessons for today. Free and open to all!
A New Tool for Suppressing Churches?
Rental leases being used to suppress Chinese house churches.