Tag: China Christian Council
Back in China
Challenges notwithstanding, the resilience and unwavering faith of the Chinese church are awe-inspiring. God’s grip on his church remains unyielding, and amid adversity, a vibrant faith continues to thrive in the hearts of believers across China.
A Book for Understanding China’s Registered Church
A must read for anyone who wishes to work with the registered church in China or indeed the registered church or house church.
China Christian Council and Luis Palau Association Meet Virtually
For reasons apparent to all, there have not been many in-person communications between the China Christian Council and overseas ministries since the pandemic. But relationships are still possible.
Facial Recognition and the Church
It's quite common that people in China have to have their faces and identity cards scanned before being allowed into high-speed rail stations, but the same approach has triggered controversies when used in some churches.
The Lianghui and Registered Churches
Friends or Foes?
The Lianghui is one of those things that falls into the category of “church with Chinese characteristics.”
An Official Code of Conduct for China’s Pastors
Delineating nine areas of expectations for pastors in China.
Celebrating the First Re-opened Church
In the spring of 1979, Ningbo Centennial Church became the first church in China to reopen its doors after the Cultural Revolution.
Praying for a Good Harvest
The Tianjin CCC and TSPM hold a prayer and worship service as spring planting begins in rural areas.
Goodbye, SARA
The State Administration of Religious Affairs (SARA) will be absorbed by the Party’s United Front Work Department.
Three-Self Church Reflections on Revised Regulations
On September 7, 2017, the Chinese government released revised regulations on religious affairs that will take effect on February 1, 2018. Last month, Tianfeng Magazine, the official magazine of the China Christian Council (CCC) and Three-Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM), posted an article on their WeChat blog highlighting the impact of the regulations and why they are necessary.