Tag: Church Growth
Training Disciples in China
I believe that the present-day pastor needs to demonstrate that he is a disciple of Christ by living a real life in a real way, and making sure other people can see that lifestyle, providing an example that believers can refer to, imitate, and follow.
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Recent Student Ministry in China
Adapting to Present Realities
Chen gives us a look at the past 30 years or so of student ministry in mainland China. He explains the various groups, churches, and agencies that have been involved with campus ministries and other venues.
From the Archives: A Series Roundup
In case you are new to the ChinaSource Blog or just missed these the first time around, here are a few of our recent series.
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Interview with Rev. Yoman Man
The Experience of One American City—Chicago
In this interview, Rev. Man, the Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Chinese Church in Villa Park, Illinois, tells of the growth of the church, how Chinese immigration has affected it, and the challenges it has faced.
Communism’s Questions, Christianity’s Answers
A case could be made that, for many Chinese, Christianity provides credible responses to questions that Communism raises but is ultimately unable to answer.
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The Church in China
Making a Difference in Society
The author discusses five key ways in which TSPM churches are having a positive and eternal impact on Chinese society. Although controlled by the government, these churches continue to faithfully serve their Savior knowing that, ultimately, Jesus controls everything
Why Chinese Become Christians
3 Additional Factors
Who and what most influenced Chinese believers to follow Christ?
Demographics Beyond Numbers (2)
This set of demographics helps us understand the spiritual backgrounds of believers in China and their reasons for believing.
Demographics Beyond Numbers
This first set of demographics helps us see who is in the churches we visited and who is responding to the survey.